Be honest: How organized would you say the inside of your handbag is right now? If you’ve found yourself eyeing your purse and dreading even taking a peek at the jumbled mess that you know all too well is in there, then we’re here to help. No, we’re not going to shame you for your habit of mindlessly throwing anything and everything into your bag (e.g. crumpled boarding passes, loose hair ties, a half-eaten granola bar from two weeks ago). Instead, we’re going to tell you about the miracle that is a handbag organizer. (You’re welcome.)
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Just insert one of these handy-dandy purse organizers in your bag, and voila, each of your everyday sundries suddenly has a place. Fill the little compartments up with all the necessities (your phone, keys, wallet, and a fresh, new granola bar) and rejoice in the fact that you will never have to dump out your entire purse just to find that tiny tube of lip balm. Plus, if you decide to switch purses for the day, you can just take out the insert and swap it into the other bag.
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Below, we’ve gathered up the best handbag organizers based on ratings and reviews on Amazon. You’ll find a light-up organizer that Oprah loves enough to call her favorite, an insert specifically designed for bucket bags, and other organizers with a ton of compartments.
PurseN LittBag LED Lighted Organizer Insert for Handbags and Purses
This handbag organizer made it on to 2018's coveted list of Oprah's Favorite Things — so you already know it's good. If that tidbit doesn't have you at least a little intrigued, then how about this: The PurseN LittBag features a built-in LED light that'll illuminate the inside of your handbag while you fish around. Genius.
To buy: amazon.com, $42
Ztujo Felt Handbag Organizer
If you're looking for a purse insert with some structure, go for this one. The felt design is stiff enough to hold up against wear, while still flexible enough to bend and move inside a slouchy bag.
To buy: amazon.com, from $20
Ztujo Purse Organizer Insert With Detachable Zipper Cover
Same brand and same design as the above — just with a detachable zipper.
To buy: amazon.com, $20
In Bag Organizer Insert for Bucket Bags
Prefer a bucket bag to a rectangular tote? This handbag organizer is shaped specifically to fit bucket bags, so you can get away with carrying a trendy handbag without it becoming just another bucket of jumbled items on your shoulder (praise).
To buy: amazon.com, $14
Vercord Purse Organizer Insert
With over 1,300 reviews and a high four-star rating, the Vercord Purse Organizer is a certified crowd-favorite. Choose from a myriad of colors (and even prints) as well as three different sizes to fit your bag, from micro to oversized.
To buy: amazon.com, from $8
Periea Handbag Organizer
This handbag organizer has a whopping total of 13 inner and outer compartments, plus a zipper that'll keep your items secure. More than 3,000 glowing reviews attest to how much of a game changer it is for staying organized.
To buy: amazon.com, from $8
