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Hands Down, The Best Bags For The Office To Upgrade Your Work Look

Your commute just got way more stylish.

by Andrea Gale
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In-office girlies, I see you: Assembling a cute outfit with a coordinating bag that also holds all of your work essentials can be a challenge. The key lies in matching the size with the silhouettes and colors that coordinate with your office wardrobe and follow trends — but you’ve already got a job, so this list has done the work for you to round up the best bags for the office. Look for sleek nylon, timeless leather, and splurge-worthy designer names — and each commute-ready bag has room for your day-to-day musts. Scroll on to shop the edit.

1A Modern, Minimalist Leather Tote

A gathered stitch at the outer slip pocket sets this minimalist Everlane tote apart from the pack, and there are loads of practical features as well. Roomy enough to fit a 13.6-inch MacBook Air, it features an internal slip pocket and snap closure. A wide, adjustable shoulder strap further customizes the design, sure to become a commuting essential.

  • Available colors: 4

2This Slouchy-Chic Bag From A Cult-Favorite Brand

A pitch-perfect revival of the early aughts hippie-chic trend, this slouchy Brooklyn shoulder bag comes from cult-favorite brand Coach — and it’s ideal for the office. Crafted from natural grain leather, it features a wide single shoulder strap and magnetic snap closure that allow you to easily sling it onto your shoulder and access contents. The roughly 15-inch by 17-inch size fits daily musts, including a laptop, along with items like a water bottle and notebook. For a day-to-night alternative, consider the smaller Brooklyn 28.

  • Available colors: 6

3This Travel-Friendly Backpack From A Luggage Icon

Iconic luggage brand Tumi designed this backpack with all sorts of commuter-friendly features. Crafted from sturdy nylon and fully lined, it features a two-way zipper — so you can access contents from any angle — and an exterior zippered pouch. At 15 inches high it can fit your bulkiest laptop, and even has a sleeve to slip over suitcase handles when you’re traveling.

  • Available colors: 2

4A Supple Leather Bag You Can Wear Two Ways

Not only is this bag crafted from sustainable leather, it’s also as versatile as it is high-quality — two detachable, adjustable straps allow you to wear it either as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag. The 11-inch design fits commuter musts like a tablet and water bottle, while the sleek silhouette can take your look from day to night.

  • Available colors: 2

5This Iconic French-Girl Tote That Packs Down Flat

For the daily commute, this tote is unbeatable. Designed by cult-favorite brand Longchamp, it features sturdy leather handles to fit over your shoulder and an interior pocket that keep keys handy. Contents are all secured by a zippered top and snap tab. Nylon fabric does double duty: It’s water-resistant and folds up flat.

  • Available colors: 8

6A Prada Backpack That’s Worth The Splurge

Crafted from recycled nylon and leather, Prada loaded this backpack with splurge-worthy features. Two exterior buckled pockets keep small items like a phone or keys easily accessible while an adjustable drawstring a the top helps the bag conform to the shape of its contents, secured by a buckle flap at the top. A detachable pouch can be used as a clutch when you’re running out for coffee.

  • Available colors: 1

7This Sophisticated Shoulder Bag That Carries It All

With an adjustable belted strap and a slightly flared silhouette, this leather handbag has a timeless yet modern aesthetic that easily fits into your office wardrobe. At over 16 inches long it’s got plenty of room for your laptop, and you can carry it by the top handle or the removable shoulder strap; it’s just as handy for weekend errands as your daily commute.

  • Available colors: 2

8A Water-Resistant Backpack That Comes With A Removable Pouch

This backpack will come in handy when commuting on rainy days; designed from water-repellent fabric, it helps keep items dry. It features a two-way zipper, two drop-in pockets, an interior zippered compartment, and a large slip pocket — not to mention, a trolley sleeve. A detachable pouch allows you to easily access smaller essentials like a phone and keys.

  • Available colors: 5

9A Soft Leather Hobo Bag With Dual Detachable Straps

The definition of versatile, this leather hobo bag features a slender leather shoulder strap and a wider woven striped crossbody strap, so you can also change up your look and how you style it. A leather bag tag secured with a hand-woven friendship bracelet personalizes the design, which features an interior slide pocket, zipper pocket, and a hook-clip lanyard to keep your essentials sorted.

  • Available colors: 1

10A London-Designed Top Handle Bag That Goes From Day To Night

If you’ve got dinner plans after work, include this bag in your ensemble; designed in London, the sleek, slightly tapered shape and modern gold-toned lock closure seamlessly transition from day to night. Crafted from buttery Italian leather, it features a detachable leather shoulder strap. Try styling it over the shoulder for day, and then switch to the top handle for evening.

  • Available colors: 4

11An Affordable Tote That Keeps All Your Essentials Organized

The waterproof faux leather isn’t the only practical feature of this tote — with two roomy inner compartments, a zippered divider, an outer sleeve pocket, and hidden exterior zip pocket, it’s easy to keep all your essentials organized. Roomy enough to fit a 15.6-inch laptop in the padded compartment, this could even double as an overnight bag.

  • Available colors: 30

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