The beach tote is many things to many people. Some women actually use them for towels, swimwear and sunscreen and take them to the beach or pool. Others use them as holders for toys, sippie cups, extra sets of children’s clothes and other things young mothers need. Still others find them handy to transport workout clothes or the magazines or papers from the office. Fashionistas who want their bag to be a statement of their style level should look no further than Tory Burch’s Printed Tory Tote. This $225 canvas tote has printed leather trim and two interior zippered pockets. For those of us who wouldn’t be comfortable taking such an expensive bag to the beach, Parrott Canvas Company sells more affordable beach totes in many colors and sizes, such as the Barrier Island Tote Capris, which can be monogrammed ($14 to $23). Simply Bags has this clever black-and-white striped canvas beach tote, which can be embroidered with your name ($30). Lands’ End’s blue paisley beach tote (pictured) has an antimicrobial finish that’s perfect for hauling damp towels or swimsuits ($59.50), and you can also order matching towels ($26.50); both the tote and the towels can be monogrammed. PB Teen from Pottery Barn sells these brightly colored Bahamas Stripe totes for $39. Cafe Press lets you inject some humor with this “I’m a Shore Thing” beach tote, featuring a bikini-clad girl ($20). For guys, the “Beach Bum” beach tote helps it all hang out ($19).