Trolley sleeves for business travel: Tumi, Lo & Sons, Vera Bradley, Herschel, and Baggalini.Nylon/lightweight: Tory Burch, Lo & Sons, Tumi,.

Backpacks for work: Tumi, MZ Wallace, Lo & Sons (convertible!), Herschel (see our whole roundup of stylish backpacks for work!).

Laptop bags for women: Lo & Sons, Dagne Dover, Tumi (also check for laptop sleeves from Society 6 and, of course, Amazon).

Splurges: (see all of our favorite luxury work bags here!) Chanel, Louboutin, McQueen, Mulberry, MCM, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo, and Strathberry.

Under $100: Street Level ($51), Amazon brand ($12), New Day - also check your local Nordstrom Rack or T.J.Maxx!.

Usual Suspects (reliable brands or stores to check first): Cuyana, Tumi, MZ Wallace, TJ Maxx, Lo & Sons, Longchamp (leather), Banana Republic.

Hall of Famers (specific styles that have stood the test of time) : Cuyana, Lo & Sons, Kate Spade New York, Madewell, Tory Burch, Street Level, Michael Michael Kors, Dagne Dover, and Tumi.

* try this highly-rated organizing insert with some of the less structured bags… Thank you so much for your support!Ībove, some of the best work totes for women as of 2023: one* / two* / three / four* / five / six* (not pictured but also Tumi and Dagne Dover!) This post contains affiliate links and Corporette® may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Readers, have you bought a work tote recently that you love? Which are your all-time favorite bags for work, and why? I’ve rounded up a ton of options: splurges, super affordable bags, laptop bags, bags with trolley sleeves (to fit over your rolling suitcase for business travel), smaller/indie brands focused on bags for work, and vegan brands. is large enough to fit a folder with your resume in it (if you’re interviewing).isn’t too heavy - my preferred material has always been nylon faux leather is also going to be pretty lightweight leathers and coated canvas are the most durable but add weight.has organizing features like pockets, water bottle sleeves, sometimes even a zippered outside compartment for your commuting shoes/gym shoes.It has been WAY too long since we’ve done a roundup of the best work totes for women - which are your favorites right now, readers? Do you prefer backpacks for work, or another style?įor my $.02, a great work tote for women: This page was last updated June 2023 except where otherwise noted. In “ The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have. Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores.

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