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4 Ways to Style Dior's New Small Book Tote

Dior presents its Book Tote in a smaller version, dressed in two of the maison's iconic motifs – the Toile de Jouy and Dior Oblique. 

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Measuring 26.5 x 21 x 14 cm, Dior's newest offering presents a chic, feminine version of the popular book tote. Featuring a smaller square-ish body, reminiscent of the classic Lady Dior bag, the Small Book exudes a girlish charm teamed with thin, elegant handles.

We take a look at the versatility of the Book Tote, how influencers have been styling it, and how the classy, sophisticated silhouette of Small Book Tote can lend a vastly different aesthetic to your looks.

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Sporty-Casual

The sporty lines that run across the middle of Dior's Book Tote create the perfect accessory for athleisure looks and have proven to be a popular bag of choice for both A-list celebrities and influencers – as seen on the likes of Bella Hadid and Negin Mirsalehi.

Negin pairs a crisp white mini dress with high-top converse sneakers and the Dior Mini Tote. A touch of the '90s presents itself with a jacket tied around her waist. Bella Hadid on the other hand accessorised her retro-athleisure look that was comprised of a colour-blocked, oversized, '80s sportswear shirt jacket with nude-toned biker shorts and a matching halter bra top with the Large Dior Book Tote.  

Opting to style a sporty look with Dior's new Small Tote will help create an interesting juxtaposition to edgier, athleisure looks, lending elegant femininity with its smaller, dainty size.  

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Matchy-Matchy

The brilliance of the Dior Book Tote's shine through the clever use of Dior's iconic motifs that replicate themselves in the maison's clothing. For a unique twist on the monochrome trend, take cues from German influencer Leonie Hanne, and pair the new Small Book Tote with its matching Dior signature print. Leonie carries the Large Tote in her look but the Small Tote will help create an old-school glamour feel when carried at the wrist or as a handbag. Think Grace Kelly and Lady Diana Spencer.  

Alternatively, you could also pick a hue from the bag and do a more traditional monochrome look to match it. Leonie was also seen in a monochrome magenta set comprising of pants and an oversized blazer, cleverly accessorised with the Mini Book Tote in a similar shade. Once again, opting for the more sophisticated new Small Book Tote can help lend a softer, polished feel to a more masculine pantsuit look like this. 

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Summertime 

The embroidered nature of the Dior Oblique motif on the Book Tote creates a beach-perfect feel that is great for summer. Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni is seen dressed in an oversized, barbie pink shirt tucked into a light wash, high-waisted pair of denim shorts, carrying the Large Dior Book Tote while posing by the pool. 

Fun accessories like matching pink cat-eye sunglasses and colourful Y2k-esque layered bead bracelets completed the summer look. The Dior Oblique print is a great way to get with the popular '90s era logomania trend and the Small Book Tote will help create a cutesier summer ensemble. With its smaller body making it less casual than the Large Tote, it lends an almost riviera-chic feel that is perfect for sultry days in Positano or the Cote de Azur. Tie a cute Dior silk scarf on the handle for an extra dose of glamour. 

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Street-Chic

Running out of ways to jazz up the classic streetwear pairing of a white top with jeans? Former Miss USA Olivia Cuplo was pictured carrying the Large Book Tote in a look that oozed of California cool street-chic.

Olivia wears a white, high neck crop top with a raw hem, ripped, high waisted, light-wash jeans and strappy black sandals. Accessorising a look like this with the Small Book Tote instead of the Large one can help lend a '90s, model-off-duty feel to your outfit, as the new Small Book Tote has a much less casual look than the large one.   

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