We Scoured 23 Retailers To Discover The Best Tote Bags For Work, Traveling, And More

WHAT TO LOVE
For starters, you’d have no idea that this tote costs less than $20 by the looks of it. And with a decorative tassel and textured faux leather, it provides a convenient way to carry your things in style.

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This travel tote is the second best-selling product in the category of tote bags on Amazon. This is partially due to its spacious interior, which has plenty of room for a tablet, charger, books, and more. 

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British-based designer Kurt Geiger’s London Violet Leather Tote Bag is a roomy bag worthy of becoming your everyday carryall. With enough space to fit your laptop and gym gear, you could easily take this leather tote from the office to after hours. 

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Imported Italian leather is key to this best-selling designer tote’s sophisticated look. Plus, if you need a little help keeping your things sorted, there’s plenty of room for a purse organizer in this large tote bag. 

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Cuyana’s mission as a brand is to fill your closet with long-lasting pieces you’ll love for a lifetime. Their Easy Tote is a great example of that vision, with its Italian leather and structured silhouette. 

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While there is no zipper closure on this designer tote bag, it does come with a lateral tie that changes the shape of the bag when used.  

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Everything has its place in Quince’s Classic Italian Leather Tote. From the cell phone pocket to the hook for your keys, you’ll always know just where to reach for that thing you’re looking for when you have this beautiful bag on your shoulder. 

USER REVIEW
According to the reviews, this might be one of the best tote bags for work: “I've been looking for a black tote for work for quite a while and this one is perfect! It's well made and pretty, but most importantly it has plenty of pockets. This allows me to carry everything I need but still be able to find it all.”

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Full-time, freelance, or just for fun—whatever the reason for wanting to cart your laptop around, the Haven Laptop Tote Bag has it covered. And with thick, durable handles and an adjustable, removable strap, this tote is also one of the most travel-friendly options on our list. 

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One of the things that makes this tote bag best for travel is that it comes with a luggage trolley sleeve. Just slide it on top of your carry-on, and bon voyage—you’re ready for wherever the next flight takes you.

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An essential for those embracing the cool girl aesthetic, Dagne Dover’s Allyn Leather Tote is angular and chic. It’s crafted from pebbled leather and features a camo-print lining made from recycled polyester. Plus, it includes a protective sleeve for your laptop made from neoprene. 

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There are a few more features of this leather tote bag worth sharing: while it doesn’t have a zippered closure, it does have magnetic and snap fasteners you can use to tailor the space and shape of the interior to your needs.

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Mansur Gavriel’s Large Tote is amongst the best designer bags you could use for work. Designed to comfortably fit a 16” laptop, this tote also comes with a detachable zippered pouch you can use to stow your cash, ID, keys, and lipstick.

USER REVIEW
“I rented this bag on Rent the Runway last year, and I kept that thing for six months. I'm leaving this review solely so that other people know how great this bag is. It's beautifully made, structurally strong, and fits everything you need without getting messy. I love the hard lining on the bag that gives it a clean, sleek, and fashionable style. This tote matched everything I wore. It's truly perfect for work, for travel, for everything. I am currently saving up so I can purchase the tote myself. It's amazing.”

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This innovative tote bag is perfect for school, work, or play, because it’s got a little secret up its sleeve: it’s reversible. That’s right, you can turn this tote inside out and embrace your wild side by showing off the leopard print interior whenever you feel like it. 

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In addition to being reversible, this tote comes with a removable wristlet. You can stow your ID in there for easy access when navigating airport security, or use it to keep your makeup separate from the rest of your things. 

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As the name suggests, The Transport Tote is a travel-friendly bag with enough room for all of your essentials. And because it’s crafted from a vegetable-tanned leather that ages into a beautiful patina, you’re sure to keep it for years to come. 

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While the depth (13.75”) of this tote bag makes it great for work or travel, some reviewers mention that the lack of pockets can make it difficult to stay organized. There is a solution to that, though, and it comes in the form of an organizational insert for your purse.

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Tall, dark, and handsome, this designer tote bag from Tory Burch is made from imported pebbled leather. It has protective metal feet so you never have to worry about setting it down on a dirty floor, and the interior has a zippered divider as well as pockets for your phone and wallet.

USER REVIEW
“Great work bag. Looks professional as well. Can hold more than it looks like. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for something lightweight and stylish.”