A few crucial qualities should be present in the best work bags for women.
First and foremost, your office-appropriate handbag should be useful and spacious enough to hold all of your work requirements. Laptop? Check. What about a phone charger? Check. Pens and a notebook Check. A bottle of water? Double-check.
From interviews and Very Important Meetings to lunch errands and happy hours, they should be elegant and compact enough to tote around with confidence.
Finally, they should be resilient enough to withstand everyday commutes, business travels overseas, child drop-offs, and whatever adventure life throws your way.
Finding a business-appropriate bag that is both stylish and laptop-friendly, on the other hand, might be difficult. The good news is that we’re about to make your (work) life a whole lot easier.
We’ve put up a list of the top work bags for women that will get the job done (pun intended). These work bags will comfortably contain all of your everyday essentials, from carryall totes to laptop bags, backpacks, and satchel bags. They work from 9 to 5 and beyond, combining fashion and function.
Below Is The Best Women Designer Work Bags to buy in 2021
Cuyana Structured Leather Tote
Senreve Maestra Leather Bag
RIMOWA Never Still Tote
Bellroy Tokyo Tote Premium
Givenchy Antigona Tote
Kate Spade Margaux Tote
Celine Mini Luggage Handbag
Senreve VoyaGucci GG Marmont Tote
Bottega Veneta Intreciatto Handbag
Tory Burch Perry Leather Tote
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour
Stella McCartney Vegan Leather Tote
KAAI Pyramid Bag
EaseGave Work Tote
1. Cuyana Structured Leather Tote
Look to Meghan Markle-approved brand, Cuyana, for the perfect architectural twist on the classic tote. Crafted from buttery smooth Italian leather, the Classic Structured Leather Tote is the effortlessly chic tote bag you’ll buy now and rely on forever. Put-together, poised and totes amazing — kind of like you.
It’s roomy enough for all of your essentials (basically your entire mobile office and social life). It’s also designed to be versatile enough to tote just about anywhere — from work to grocery runs, gym trips, all-day shopping excursions, and evenings out on the town.
You’ll look like a major lady boss carrying this sleek, simple, and sustainable bag — and support a female-owned business while you’re at it. #womenempowerment
For added organisation, combine it with Cuyana’s Tote Organization Insert with compartments for everything, including keys, a 15-inch laptop, and a water bottle. Hello, Marie-Kondo-meets-Mary-Poppins-carryall.
2. Senreve Maestra Leather Bag
If it’s stylish enough for Olivia Palermo and Priyanka Chopra, it’s definitely chic for us.
But beyond fashion, perhaps one of the coolest features of this 100% Italian leather bag is its super versatility: You can wear the convertible Senreve leather Maestra bag in four different styles: as a tote, satchel, crossbody, or backpack.
The Maestra bag has a well-designed organisation system with its eight interior compartments including a padded sleeve that can fit a 13″ laptop (while the central compartment fits up to a 15″ laptop). The bag comes in 13 different colour options to fit every style and a lifetime warranty. The Maestra is designed to withstand the wear-and-tear of daily use with its metal feet, stain-resistant micro-suede interior and water-resistant exterior.
3. RIMOWA Never Still Tote
This thoughtfully designed, versatile and well-structured tote by RIMOWA works even harder than you do. Made in Italy from canvas and full-grain leather, this work bag is spacious enough for all your daily essentials and is the perfect travel companion. You can easily fit in a 15” laptop plus an extra set of clothes for the gym or an overnight stay. RIMOWA’s Never Still Tote is the perfect work bag for women on the go.
The business bag also features a handy strap at the back so you can easily attach it to your suitcase when travelling. An innovative double-handle system allows for adaptable toting (over-shoulder or as a handbag). You’ll definitely be toting around this chic carryall on repeat. Check our review of RIMOWA’s Never Still collection to see the other bags from the same line.
Fits: a 15-inch laptop Dimensions: 12.6" x 16.3" x 6.7" inches Colours: Black, pink
4. Bellroy Tokyo Tote Premium
We love Bellroy for their smartly designed accessories and daily essentials. The Australian brand is now turning its attention to premium bags for women with this Tokyo Tote. Available in black or desert, this bag is made with premium, environmentally certified leather and woven fabric with a dedicated pocket for a 13” laptop or a tablet.
The inside packs a ton of little pockets to help keep things organised. There’s a pop-out pocket to safely store your water bottle or a pair of shoes. On the outside, you’ll find the brand’s Aquaguard zipper to protect valuables from the rain
Fits: a 13-inch laptop Dimensions: 14.17" x 18.5" x 5.1" inches Colours: Black, desert
5. Givenchy Antigona Tote
Practicality meets elegance with this roomy Givenchy Antigona Tote. This bag reached icon status after being seen on the shoulders of Khloe Kardashian and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, among many other celebrities.
With its sleek silhouette and minimalist designs, the Antigona Tote lends a look of ageless sophistication. The work bag is available in a large range of sizes and colours. A great minimal and understated tote bag that will fit all your work essentials (and miscellany you don’t need but carry anyway).
Fits: a 16-inch laptop Dimensions: multiple sizes available Colours: A large selection of colours, including black, red, brown, nude, white, and orange
6. Kate Spade Margaux Tote
If you’re looking for a stylish work tote at an affordable price, it’s always a good idea to take a look at what Kate Spade has in store. The brand’s Margaux collection of bags is our preferred choice for bags that are simple yet elegant and spacious enough to carry your laptop or iPad.
The Kate Spade Margaux Tote features two compartments separated by a zipper pouch, so you can store your computer on one side and your daily essentials on the other. The bag is made from refined grain leather and is available in a range of colours to fit your outfit.
Fits: a 13-inch laptop Dimensions: 11" x 13" x 6" inches Colours: Black, deep cherry, blazer blue, taupe, pink
7. Celine Mini Luggage Handbag
A favourite of Hollywood celebrities and boss ladies alike, you know the Celine Mini Luggage is a must-have. It’s structured, refined, and timeless with a simple and chic Parisian allure.
Surprisingly spacious, this work bag in drummed calfskin actually works with your urban lifestyle and instantly elevates your office looks
Fits: a 12-inch iPad Pro Dimensions: 12.2" x 12.2" x 7.1" inches Colours: Black and dune
8. Senreve Voya Tote
Used by Angelina Jolie and a myriad of Instagram influencers, the Senreve Voya Tote is the bag for you if you don’t want to compromise style for space. Its minimal design will make you forget how big the inside really is. The Voya easily fits laptops up to 15″ inches. It even comes with a removable micro-suede laptop compartment that fits up to a 14” laptop. You’ll also find eight pockets on the inside to organise your essentials.
Like all of the other bags from Senreve, the Voya is handmade in Italy from structured textured-leather. The slim top handles mean it can be worn on the shoulder, too.SEE PRICE
Fits: a 15-inch laptop Dimensions: 16.25" x 11.25" x 7.5" inches Colours: A range of colours including black, cream, blue, nude, and chocolate
9. Gucci GG Marmont Tote
Add some vintage feel and a dose of Italian glamour to your work life with this office-friendly quilted black leather tote. The Gucci GG Marmont Tote is crafted in Italy from smooth calf leather and features a double-G monogram and a zip pocket inside to keep your valuables safe and sound. The perfect work bag for toting everything and anything around town. The bag can be carried from the top handles or a detachable shoulder strap.SEE PRICE
Fits: a 13-inch laptop Dimensions: 10.5" x 13.7" x 5.1" inches Colours: Black
10. Bottega Veneta Intreciatto Handbag
With its sleek and timeless design in high-quality, intrecciato weave leather, this work bag from Bottega Veneta effortlessly oozes sophisticated elegance
Fits: a 15-inch laptop Dimensions: A wide range of sizes Colours: A wide variety of colours, including black, beige, white, brown, red, pink, yellow, and green
11. Tory Burch Perry Leather Tote
Crafted in luxurious pebbled leather, this lightweight multi-tasking tote from Tory Burch features a well-organised interior including two open compartments and a centre a zippered pocket that can hold your 13-inch laptop and keep your possessions in place. Soft and structured. Perfect for looking glamorous at a formal occasion or running errands.SEE PRICE
Fits: a 13-inch laptop Dimensions: 13.8" x 11" x 4.7" inches Colours: A wide variety of colours, including black, red, and nude
12. Saint Laurent Sac De Jour
The Sac De Jour by Saint Laurent is yet another iconic bag that’s the stuff of fashion legend. With its structured shapes and signature style that combine timeless elements with contemporary finishes, the Saint Laurent Sac De Jour would be perfect for female lawyers or women working on Wall Street. It’s practical to carry your work documents in style, and establish instant respect if you place it next to you during a meeting.SEE PRICE
Fits: a 16-inch laptop Dimensions: multiple sizes available Colours: A large selection of colours, including black, brown, creme, beige, blue.
13. Stella McCartney Vegan Leather Tote
We love how the designers behind Stella McCartney’s latest collections forus on creating sustainable bags that are super fashionable too. This Vegan Leather tote with the brand’s logo perforated on one side is a perfect example of that.
Crafted from soft faux leather that creates 24 times less environmental impact than normal leather, the Stella McCartney’s tote is large enough to effortlessly carry a 16” laptop and a pair of sports shoes. The bag also comes with a slim interior pouch for securing small items.
Fits: a 16-inch laptop Dimensions: multiple sizes available Colours: A large selection of colours, including black, brown, chocolate, and beige
14. KAAI Pyramid Bag
This XL shoulder bag is a stylish work bag that can carry basically everything. The soft blue micro-suede lining interior is an organisational dream with its neat compartments and designated pockets for your phone, glasses, pens, lipsticks, and even a special holder for your water bottle or umbrella.SEE PRICE
Fits: a 15-inch laptop Dimensions: 14.6" x 12.2" x 5.5" inches Colours: Black, terracotta, and cognac
13. EaseGave Work Tote
A popular pick on Amazon, this multi-pocket work tote from Easegave fits laptops up to 15.6 inches. This very affordable work bag has adjustable straps and comes in multiple colours. SEE PRICE