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23 tote bags that are perfect for commuting, travel, shopping and more

Shop the best tote bags for work, going out and more
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Shop the best tote bags for work, going out and more

Tote bags are a lifesaver. You can grab a relaxed style when you want to simply toss in your necessities and go, or opt for something more structured for lots of roomy storage and organization.

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Some totes can even be a total splurge, letting you treat yourself to a luxury bag while still utilizing all the convenience of a carryall. The Brahmin satchel we've selected below, for example, features croc-embossed leather, well-crafted rolled handles and -- according to some reviewers -- even more space inside than you'd expect for its impeccably sleek structure.

Traveling is also made easier by certain totes, with some offering extra straps that attach to your luggage like the July Everyday Tote you'll see below, while others like the Paper Straw Shopper from Banana Republic are a chic, effortless way to carry the relaxed vibe of a vacation outfit anywhere you go.

Whatever your tote bag needs may be, keep reading to see 23 chic and useful options.

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Everyday, casual totes

For your daily carrying needs or a grocery run, a simple canvas or nylon tote can be great, especially if it comes with pockets for organization and a comfortable carrying strap or sturdy handles.

Step up the look of your daily tote with customization like with the Land's End option here, or select an unexpected color or print to complement your wardrobe. Waterproof fabric is also a boon to daily wear, and the Lee x Stutterheim option here offers backpack and tote straps to further boost its usefulness.

Lee x STUTTERHEIM Backpack Tote

Price: $120 · From Lee

Medium Natural 5 Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag

Price: $34.95 · From Land's End

Camino® 35 Carryall Tote Bag

Price: $150 · From Yeti

Southwestern Print Canvas Wide Tote in Light Grey

Price: $69.99 · From Wrangler

Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L

Price: $68 · From lululemon

Everyday Lightweight Tote

Price: $29.95 · From Land's End

The Beisics Tote in Olive

Price: $78 · From Beis

Hathaway Tote Bag - Trillium in Oxford Canvas

Price: $135 · 25% Savings
From Vera Bradley

Original: $180

Dash Grocery Tote

Price: $10 · 60% Savings
From Dagne Dover

Original: $25

Williams Sonoma Tote Bags

Price: $34.95 · From Williams Sonoma

Work & travel totes

Whether you're planning to cart your belongings on a trip or the office, select one of these totes for their chic look and useful attributes such as Luka's expandable tote or the extra strap on July's luxurious Juliette style that slips over the handle of your luggage to free up your hands at the airport.

Juliette Soft Large Tote

Price: $215 · From July

Waterproof Caning tote

Price: $99.99 · 22% Savings
From Mark & Graham

Original: $129

LOVEVOOK Laptop Tote Bag for Women 15.6 Inch Waterproof Leather Computer Bags Business Office Work Briefcase Black

Price: $35.99 · 5% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $37.99

Luka Expandable Laptop Tote in Pistachio

Price: $97.75 · 15% Savings
From Calpak

Original: $115

City Tote Bag

Price: $149 · From Coach Outlet

Paper Straw Shopper Tote

Price: $66 · 40% Savings
From Banana Republic

Original: $110

Save an additional 20% off at checkout.

Melie Bianco Tracy Tote

Price: $118 · From Anthropologie

Luxury totes worth the splurge

Add a luxe touch to even the most casual looks when you invest in one of these totes crafted with special details like the eye-catching colors of Consuela's Rita Sling or the buttery Italian leather of Cuyana's classic tote. Steamline's Navigator tote (and other accessories in the series) offer instant sophistication with their classic-but-elevated vibe,

The Navigator Tote

Price: $395 · From Steamline

Rita Sling

Price: $395 · From Consuela

Brahmin Caroline Croc Embossed Leather Satchel

Price: $345 · From Nordstrom

Classic Easy Tote

Price: $268 · From Cuyana

Daily Tote

Price: $295 · From Dagne Dover

Handwoven Leather Tote

Price: $188 · From Madewell