by POPSUGAR Fashion 21

Carrying the right school bag is equally as important as wearing the most standout heels at a party. Though your school bag doesn't determine your grades, it sure does determine your friends...and Bookworms, Wild Things, Glamour Girls and everybody else all need a core group of pals to get them through the year.

Realizing that some fashionistas have spending limits, I found the best back-to-school bags for under $50. Whether you like traditional backpacks, modern messengers or patterned totes, there's bound to be something that rocks your school-world!