Finding the perfect work bag is hard. There are so many out there, and the second you ask your co-workers for a recommendation, they’re jumping over each other to boast that their bag is the best. With all the arguments that break out, you’d think you’d asked them to fight to the death for a million dollars.
There are a couple of key points you need to look out for when shopping for a new work bag. Firstly, it needs to be large enough to fit everything you’re bringing along with you for the ride: keys, laptop, charger, water bottle, lunch, etc.
Secondly, it needs to look cute. After all, how are you meant to be productive and motivated to work if you’ve got a sad, threadbare tote that’s holding on by two weak strands?
If you’re in the market for a new work bag, you’re in luck, dear reader. Why, you ask? Because I’ve been in the absolute trenches when it comes to hunting down an appropriate bag for work (especially since I needed to find one that fit a whopping 16 inch laptop).
Put your trust in me, and I promise I won’t disappoint you. Here are 14 of the best work bags to invest in for your big girl job.
The 16 Best Work Bags That Master Cuteness and Practicality
Maison de Sabré The Large Palais
She’s definitely a splurge, but gosh she’s beautiful. The Palais Bag by Maison de Sabré comes in two different sizes — medium and large — and the latter is the perfect work bag size. It’s big enough to fit a laptop and all your daily necessities, but not so large that it’s bulky and uncomfortable. It’s super classy.
Image: Maison de Sabré.
Wolff Studios Sydney Tote Bag
Two of the most common issues people come across when looking for the perfect work bag is that 1. It’s not big enough, and 2. It doesn’t have enough compartments for easy organisation. Well, that’s not the case with Wolff Studio’s Sydney Tote Bag. This ludicrously copacious bag has sections to store your notebooks and your laptop, and an outside pocket that doubles as a luggage sleeve, so you can take it with you when you travel, too.
Image: Oroton.
July Everyday Large Tote
I feel like the July Everyday Large Tote is universally known as one of the best work bags on the market, especially if you love everything sitting perfectly neat and organised. There are sections for your water bottle, phone, laptop and cords, meaning you don’t have to violently dig through the depths of your tote whenever you’re looking for something.
Image: July.
Prene The Blake Bag
Prene is another vegan brand, making their bags out of durable neoprene (wet suit material). And guess what? That makes these bad boys machine washable! We love the Blake Bag because of its chic silhouette, and how it comes with both a short and long handle.
Image: The Iconic.
Charles & Keith Calla Tote Bag – Espresso Brown
Charles & Keith are the best in the biz when it comes to affordable work bags. The Calla Tote Bag is one of their most recent, and it’s already a crowd favourite. It’s huge, so it’s guaranteed to fit all your crap. It has a stunning silhouette, too, with sides that fold in or out, depending on how you want to wear it.
Still not big enough? There’s an extra large version for those of you who like to take your whole house with you to the office.
Image: @charleskeithofficial.
St. Agni Woven Large Tote
I dream of owning this St. Agni bag one day. Everything about it is perfection, from the deep plum hue to the woven texture that adds extra dimension. It’s got a thick, flat single shoulder strap, so it doesn’t dig into you as you wear it.
Image: St. Agni.
Longchamp Le Pliage Original Canvas Tote Bag – Large
If you’ve searched for work bags on social media, there’s no doubt you’ve come across this Longchamp number. It has a smooth canvas outer and a coated inner, as well as a zip closure, so you know your goods are safe inside if you get caught in the rain. And while the classic black and navy are stunning, I personally think beige is the winner.
Image: The Iconic.
Charles & Keith Sansa Tote Bag – Taupe
I’ve seen so many gals raving about the Charles & Keith Sansa Tote Bag on my For You Page. It’s an affordable option for those in uni or entering the workforce who want a reliable work bag that doesn’t cost an entire month’s salary.
Image: Charles & Keith.
Louenhide Monaco Shoulder Bag
It’s not often you find a vegan leather bag as cute and high quality as Louenhide’s Monaco Shoulder Bag. This has been a mainstay in the Pinterest girlie’s work wardrobes for years now, thanks to its big, slouchy silhouette and Mary Poppins capabilities.
Image: Louenhide.
Coach Hadley Turnlock Tote Bag
I’m a Coach fan, but I can’t always justify spending $1,000+ on a bag. If you’re in the same boat, might I suggest the brand’s online outlet? You’ll find discounted gems like the Hadley Turnlock Tote Bag, which is big enough to fit all your work essentials, but not so large it can’t double as a great everyday bag for when you’re off the clock. Score!
Image: Oroton
Country Road Work Tote
This Country Road Tote is a big boy, and we love it for that. Made with recycled polyester, this vegan-friendly bag is capable of fitting your whole life into it, and then some. It also has an external slip pocket for your phone, so you don’t need to hunt through the bottom of your bag for it when you need it.
Image: Country Road.
Madison Accessories Trish Laptop Tote Work Bag + Monogram Strap in Black
Oh, she cute. With zips and pockets galore, your essentials are never going to get lost in this work bag. I can already imagine how much fun organising it will be!
Image: Myer.
JW PEI Hana Medium Tote Bag
I love a work bag that looks really sleek on your arm, but when you put it down and open it up, it dramatically expands, revealing its heavy duty storage capabilities. That’s exactly what this JW PEI bag does, and I’m obsessed.
Image: JW PEI.
Forever New Bella 15″ Laptop Backpack in Black
Consider yourself more of a backpack kinda gal? I don’t blame you, they’re a lot more comfy for commuters, as you’re not lobbing the weight of your bag around on one shoulder. This one from Forever New is super cute and fits a 15 inch laptop.
Image: Myer.
OrbitKey Daily Tote
Orbitkey started out as a nifty key organisation brand, and they’ve since evolved to become everything a Type A individual could possibly dream of. The Daily Tote has so many compartments, each with their designated purpose. There’s a water bottle holder so you don’t run the risk of any spills, a luggage sleeve, dual zips for easy access, and a bunch of compartments for notebooks, diaries, etc.
Image: OrbitKey.
Nakedvice The Gina Black Tote
This diva is for the girlies who haul their entire lives with them to work. The ones who are going to the gym, their mate’s or their partner’s house for a sleepover — or work a job that requires a million tools. It’s bloody big. One thing to note is there’s no dividers, so if you hate rifling through your bag, you might wanna buy a divider insert or organiser.
Image: The Iconic.
Now, go on and girlboss your way through the world!
Image credit: Wolff Studios / Nakedvice
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