Finding the right work bag can feel like searching for a unicorn: It needs to be durable, stylish, organized and big enough to hold everything from laptops to lunch.
Enter: the Cuyana System Tote. With its modular inserts and sleek accessories, it's designed to do the heavy lifting for your day, functioning as the ultimate all-in-one solution for busy professionals.
36 spring bags: Animal print, suede, raffia and more to buy nowWhether you're commuting, heading to client meetings or juggling a hybrid work schedule, the best work bags combine fashion with serious function. In addition to the Cuyana pick above, we've rounded up top-rated options that go beyond basic, including more eye-catching totes, convertible backpacks and under-the-radar finds that are anything but ordinary.
Keep scrolling to shop top work bags for women, from names like BÉIS, Away, Cole Haan and more.
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This slouchy leather bag has a longer handle drop to wear comfortably while commuting. At 20 inches in length, it can easily hold all your work essentials.
This gorgeous Everlane tote comes in three neutral, easy-to-style colors (but we're partial to this green "Beech" shade). This bag can hold 15-inch laptops, according to Everlane's website, as well as your other necessities. Plus, we'd wear it all weekend long too.
What don't you get with this work tote? "This classic tote bag with its roomy interior and compartments is so incredibly functional AND good looking that you can literally sneak your laptop into a bar for after-work drinks and no one would even notice," BÉIS' website says. It has a removable shoulder strap and an interior pocket for work items, gym clothes, and more.
The system tote from Cuyana has been updated to include a zipper closure to ensure all your belongings are safe and sound. The roomy interior already has several pockets, but you can add on inserts for your laptop, smaller items and more. It's a one-and-done bag!
This all-in-one MZ Wallace bag is great for work, travel, the gym and beyond. It fits a laptop up to 15 inches and has six interior pockets. It also comes with detachable pouches, a key ring strap and a phone pocket. Carry it with its reinforced, padded nylon handles or its detachable, adjustable crossbody strap. It also has protective feet and a luggage sleeve, which are ideal for travelers and commuters.
A stylish option from Banana Republic. The Slouchy Vida Bag is available in three colors. It'll actually go with your work outfit.
The outer zipper detail and structured, sporty look of this Mark & Graham tote add a sophisticated edge and provide better protection for your valuables.
This Dange Dover tote is a great bag made from pebbled leather. It has a laptop sleeve and multiple interior pockets for keeping your things organized.
