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The 11 Best Tote Bags for Work (Or, Um, Life)

Because we all need pretty vessels to corral our sh*t.

By Courtney Thompson

Anyone who’s ever commuted to a workplace knows that there is a lot of stuff you need to cram in your bag. Headphones? Check. Water? Check. Lip balm, workout clothes, and your Kindle? Check, check, check. And if you’re like me, you’re throwing in a thousand last-minute items as you run out of the door (Where are my sunglasses?! I know I bought gum last week!). Which means you need a bag to fit all this stuff, and you also want it to look as sleek and sophisticated (or edgy, or cute) as you.

Here we give you 11 perfect options (starting at just $26!), and the great news is that these beauties aren’t just for working ladies—they’re equally functional for college kids and moms alike. Because let’s face it, we’re all jamming as much as we can into our bags as we head out the door, and we all need pretty purses to contain it all.

1. Street Level Ombré Reversible Faux Leather Tote

BUY FROM: Nordstrom, $48

2. Everlane Reversible Pocket Tote

BUY FROM: Everlane, $48

3. Stella & Dot Reversible Tote

BUY FROM: Stella & Dot, $79

4. Madewell The Transport Leather Tote

BUY FROM: Nordstrom, $168

5. MZ WALLACE Oxford Metro Medium Tote

BUY FROM: Bloomingdales, $225

6. Sole Society Oversize Faux Leather Shopper

BUY FROM: Nordstrom, $64.95

7. Tory Burch Gemini Link Tote

BUY FROM: Bloomingdales, $195

8. Bao Bao Issey Miyake Platinum Metallic Large Tote

BUY FROM: Bloomingdales, $1,295

9. Rebecca Minkoff Medium Tote

BUY FROM: Nordstrom, $295

10. BAGGU Duck Bag Canvas Tote

BUY FROM: Amazon, $26

11. Elizabeth and James Eloise Tote

BUY FROM: Bloomingdales, $495

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