{"id":446642,"date":"2026-08-06T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=446642"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:53:21","slug":"avec-un-simple-foulard-et-un-tote-bag-elle-cree-un-sac-parfait-pour-lete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/with-a-simple-scarf-and-a-tote-bag-she-creates-a-perfect-bag-for-summer-446642","title":{"rendered":"With a simple scarf and a tote bag, she creates a perfect bag for summer."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Any technique is fair game when it comes to saving space in your suitcase without sacrificing style. In a burst of creativity and ingenuity, an influencer designed an iconic bag using two fashion staples we all have tucked away in the back of a closet: a canvas bag salvaged from a gift bag and a satin scarf, preferably patterned. A practical accessory that embodies both the free spirit of summer and the magic of improvisation.<\/p>\n<h2> Create an ultra-glamorous room with next to nothing<\/h2>\n<p> When we go on vacation, far from our wardrobe, we prefer to take more than we need. At that precise moment, we dream that Mary Poppins&#39; suitcase wasn&#39;t just a fictional invention but a reality. Since we can&#39;t find it on the market, we try to cram the entire contents of our closet into a carry-on bag. We pack a pair of shoes for every occasion, a bag for every dress code, and a jumble of outfits, all tested beforehand in front of the mirror.<\/p>\n<p>To solve this space problem, content creator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gabycosl\/?hl=fr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@gabycosl<\/a> had a stroke of genius. With a simple tote bag and a colorful scarf, she created a bag that looks like it came straight from a Pinterest board or a trending hashtag. And she didn&#39;t need to use any needles or bobbins to assemble it. For the magic to happen, she simply wrapped the tote bag in a sufficiently large scarf and secured it with decorative knots. After these few simple steps, which don&#39;t require any special skills, she ended up with a revamped baguette bag, worn short.<\/p>\n<p>The assembly couldn&#39;t be simpler. To put this clever tutorial into practice, you&#39;ll need a standard-sized tote bag, which will serve as a lining for your belongings. You can grab the first one you find. However, if your scarf is slightly transparent, it&#39;s best to avoid those with commercial slogans. Next, take a fairly opaque scarf and lay it flat. Place the tote bag on top and fold it over itself like a fan. Take the edges of the scarf and wrap them around the handles, making sure everything is secure. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXXPpTFEu0D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXXPpTFEu0D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Gaby Collado (@gabycosl)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> An improvised bag that can be personalized endlessly.<\/h2>\n<p> This bespoke bag, worthy of the mind of a renowned stylist or designer, adds a touch of color to summer outfits and instantly completes any look. The raw materials of this handcrafted bag may be modest, but the result is particularly striking. Moreover, the advantage is that you can change its outer shell in just a few steps and refine its design to suit your mood or style of the day.<\/p>\n<p>You can hang <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/mode\/femme\/tendances-mode\/charms-sacs-adopter-tendance-rentee-386646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charms<\/a> in the shape of a starfish, a seashell, a happy sun, or a sunflower. You can also vary the main fabric adorning the tote bag. A scarf dotted with crabs or lemons is perfect for beach trips, while a silk square with a paisley pattern will stand out from the white tablecloths at a restaurant. If you prefer a more understated look, feel free to use a polka dot design for guaranteed elegance, or gradient shades for a chic yet subtle effect.<\/p>\n<h2> An original fashion idea that everyone loves.<\/h2>\n<p> This bag, in addition to enhancing the potential of any outfit and adding character to the simple pieces it complements, is also functional. It&#39;s not just a pretty bag to hang from your arm or to avoid looking like a copycat. It&#39;s designed with practicality in mind: it&#39;s lightweight, compact, and feather-light. This makes it an essential item for creating multiple looks in vacation photos without weighing down your suitcase.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its small size, the tote bag in the background is surprisingly spacious and can hold a whole world. It can hold keys, a wallet, or even a paperback novel. It&#39;s the perfect blend of practicality and style, sure to make a lasting impression, even in unfamiliar surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Far from being a makeshift or emergency bag, this is a summer essential destined to complete your looks for the warmer months. Ultimately, the simplest accessories are sometimes the best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Any technique is fair game when it comes to saving space in your suitcase without sacrificing style. 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You'll find fit guidance, outfit ideas for every occasion and picks made with all sizes in mind, built on one firm belief: clothes should adapt to you, not the other way around.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Women's fashion section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trends<\/strong>: the pieces, colors and silhouettes shaping the collections, and how to make them your own, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/tendances-mode\">Fashion trends<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advice by body shape<\/strong>: lengths, cuts, fabrics and fitting-room tricks to feel good in your clothes, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\">styling tips for every body shape<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dresses and occasion wear<\/strong>: wrap, sheath, A-line or skater dresses for a wedding, the office or a vacation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lingerie and swimwear<\/strong>: finding your bra size, choosing between a one-piece, a tankini or boyshort bottoms depending on the support you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoes and accessories<\/strong>: styles for wide feet or wide calves, tights, jewelry and bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you choose a dress for the occasion and your body shape?<\/h2>\n<p>Start with what you'll be doing in the dress, then think about what you'd like to highlight. A few pointers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For a wedding or a formal event, a flowing midi dress or a sheath dress in a fabric with good drape, such as crepe, is a safe bet.<\/li>\n<li>At the office, shirt dresses and wrap dresses look sharp; a wrap ties at the waist and adjusts as your body changes.<\/li>\n<li>In summer, go for breathable fabrics like linen, cotton or viscose, and a length that lets you move freely.<\/li>\n<li>A skater dress defines the waist, an A-line dress skims the body: neither is reserved for one body type, it all comes down to the look and the comfort you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach to women's fashion<\/h2>\n<p>We start from a simple principle: a woman who wears plus sizes deserves the same cuts, the same colors and the same choices as a woman who wears straight sizes. Our advice explains what a cut or a fabric does, with no list of don'ts and no promise of an \u201cideal figure.\u201d When we talk about body shape, it's to help you highlight what you love, never to correct your body.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Our answer to a question that comes back every winter: should you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/wearing-tights-under-jeans-in-winter-good-idea-or-terrible-idea-432150\">wear tights under your jeans when it's cold<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/why-80-percent-of-women-wear-the-wrong-bra-size-438032\">so many women wear the wrong bra size<\/a>, and how to get yours right.<\/li>\n<li>Real-life tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/no-bra-real-tips-for-going-braless-446627\">going braless<\/a> comfortably.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/after-50-these-shoes-enhance-your-style-without-sacrificing-comfort-431804\">shoes that combine style and comfort after 50<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/having-timeless-pieces-in-your-wardrobe-feels-good-446952\">timeless pieces that make a wardrobe feel good<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do you measure your bra size?<\/h3>\n<p>A bra size combines two tape-measure readings: your underbust measurement, which sets the band size (the number, such as 36 or 38 in US sizing), and your bust measurement at the fullest point, whose difference from the first reading determines the cup letter. 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Try shoes on at the end of the day, when your feet are slightly swollen, and choose a block heel over a stiletto.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\">Fashion<\/a> section, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/homme\">Men's fashion<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\">Beauty<\/a> advice.<\/p>","parent":6131,"count":1030,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":150,"category_count":1030,"category_description":"<p>The Women's fashion section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> helps women of every body type and size choose their clothes: dresses, jeans, coats, lingerie, swimwear and shoes. 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A few pointers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For a wedding or a formal event, a flowing midi dress or a sheath dress in a fabric with good drape, such as crepe, is a safe bet.<\/li>\n<li>At the office, shirt dresses and wrap dresses look sharp; a wrap ties at the waist and adjusts as your body changes.<\/li>\n<li>In summer, go for breathable fabrics like linen, cotton or viscose, and a length that lets you move freely.<\/li>\n<li>A skater dress defines the waist, an A-line dress skims the body: neither is reserved for one body type, it all comes down to the look and the comfort you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach to women's fashion<\/h2>\n<p>We start from a simple principle: a woman who wears plus sizes deserves the same cuts, the same colors and the same choices as a woman who wears straight sizes. Our advice explains what a cut or a fabric does, with no list of don'ts and no promise of an \u201cideal figure.\u201d When we talk about body shape, it's to help you highlight what you love, never to correct your body.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Our answer to a question that comes back every winter: should you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/wearing-tights-under-jeans-in-winter-good-idea-or-terrible-idea-432150\">wear tights under your jeans when it's cold<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/why-80-percent-of-women-wear-the-wrong-bra-size-438032\">so many women wear the wrong bra size<\/a>, and how to get yours right.<\/li>\n<li>Real-life tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/no-bra-real-tips-for-going-braless-446627\">going braless<\/a> comfortably.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/after-50-these-shoes-enhance-your-style-without-sacrificing-comfort-431804\">shoes that combine style and comfort after 50<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mode\/femme\/conseils-silhouette\/having-timeless-pieces-in-your-wardrobe-feels-good-446952\">timeless pieces that make a wardrobe feel good<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do you measure your bra size?<\/h3>\n<p>A bra size combines two tape-measure readings: your underbust measurement, which sets the band size (the number, such as 36 or 38 in US sizing), and your bust measurement at the fullest point, whose difference from the first reading determines the cup letter. 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