Invest in Your Career (and Yourself) With a Chic New Work Bag

You’ve most likely seen the Jacquemus Turismo bag on one of your favorite fashion influencers—but they aren’t the only ones among the sartorially inclined to give this bag the seal of approval. It made this list—with its bowling bag-inspired design and supple leather—checking all of the boxes when it comes to securing a work bag for all seasons.

Dimensions: Height: 6.3 inches; width: 9.8 inches; depth: 4.3 inches

Colors: Black, Green

Materials: Grained Calfskin Leather

Belted bags have been on our radar for a while now, and the utility-style design isn’t going anywhere soon. Prada even debuted a new bucket iteration during Milan Fashion Week that you are likely to spot in any street style round-up. So, why not take the cool girl detail from the curb to the cubicle with OSOI’s Brocle Tote, complete with an adjustable shoulder strap and detachable key charm that adds an element of fun to your workday essentials?

Dimensions: Height: 10.5 inches; width: 16 inches; depth: 5.5 inches

Colors: Stain Brown, Stone Black, Brown, Tan, Caramel

Materials: Cow Leather

Carry-alls can sometimes get a bad rap, especially when the goal is to be fashion-forward and in style. Enter, Balenciaga’s Bel Air bag, which negates any damaged reputation the style may have had before. With its moldable leather and classic silver hardware, the bag can be worn open or closed, depending on the wearer’s mood. In working girl math terms, that is basically like getting two bags in one.

Dimensions: Height: 11 inches; width: 14.5 inches; depth: 6.7 inches

Colors: Black, Soya

Materials: Smooth Calfskin Leather

On days with back-to-back meetings, there is little time to think about what to put on your body, let alone what bag to wear. Consider the DeMellier New York bag your reliable option when all you can manage is throwing in the essentials while running out the door. At least you know you will look chic even if your email inbox is piling up.

Dimensions: Height: 10.7 inches; width: 22.1 inches; depth: 5.5 inches

Colors: 9 options

Materials: Cowhide Leather

It’s not often that you can find a work bag that earns points in the style and practicality categories. Miu Miu’s Shopping Bag begs to differ. Crafted in textured corduroy with a tonal logo, the top-handle style has a retro vibe with the perfect amount of room for a laptop, notebook, change of shoes, and more. With this one, you’ve got yourself a bag that does both.

Dimensions: Height: 14.5 inches; width: 14.2 inches; depth: 7.1 inches

Colors: Navy, Cinnamon

Materials: Cotton

Making it to the top of the corporate ladder can sometimes require a daring personality and the audacity to break a few rules. Marc Jacobs’s Deconstructed Denim bag embodies those sentiments to a T. A special iteration of MJ’s iconic Sack Bag, this one features five different denim patches that create a cool girl look that will turn heads in the elevator.

Dimensions: Height: 8.5 inches; width: 15 inches; depth: 9 inches

Color: Indigo

Materials: Cotton

This ultra-deep Coperni bag will hold all of your work essentials and more. The open top and carabiner fastening make accessing your items a breeze. The structured handles and embossed crocodile effect give this bag a chic edge, making it ideally suited for the office and running weekend errands.

Dimensions: Height: 14.17 inches; width: 22.04 inches; depth: 15.35 inches

Color: Black

Materials: Calf leather

Chances are high that you have seen (and already fallen for) Ferragamo’s Hug Bag. Maximilian Davis, the brand’s creative director, gave the fashion world an iconic accessory that we are certain isn’t going into retirement in seasons to come. This latest version was given a biker treatment, with a flap pocket and diagonal zipper pocket for on-the-go necessities like a metro card or lip gloss.

Dimensions: Height: 9.4 inches; width: 14.9 inches; depth: 8.6 inches

Color: Black

Materials: Lambskin, calf leather

We all have that favorite coworker who is always there for us and never lets us down. Tory Burch’s Romy Tote is the bag version of that. Constructed with pebbled leather, in partnership with a Leather Working Group-certified tannery, the Romy will hold everything you need for an 8 a.m. meeting and post-work dinner or drinks.

Dimensions: Height: 11.6 inches; width: 12.4 inches; depth: 6.7 inches

Colors: Tiramisu, Light Granite, Black, Wheat

Materials: Pebbled Leather

Perhaps you need a straightforward hobo bag for your everyday office carry. Let this Longchamp option be the thing you need. It’s a favorite among fashion editors, including ELLE’s senior fashion commerce editor, Dale Arden Chong, who can attest to its durability to get you anywhere and everywhere.

Dimensions: Height: 11.8 inches; width: 5.1 inches; depth: 10.2 inches

Colors: 7 options

Materials: Cowhide leather

From Amelia Gray to Kylie Jenner, HBICs everywhere have certified The Attico’s La Passeggiata bag as one worth taking up real estate in your collection. Luckily, it comes in a large size for the ladies who go straight from baggage claim to the boardroom and back without the blink of an eye. Plus, its tubular handles rest perfectly on a blazer, leather jacket, or shearling.

Dimensions: Height: 22.8 inches; width: 23.6 inches; depth: 9.8 inches

Color: Green Bruch

Materials: Calf leather

Looking put together at work doesn’t always have to break the bank. Case in point: COS’s Studio Bowling bag, a statement-making (but everyday) accessory that gets the job done without having to monitor your cost per wear. If that is not enough to click “Add to Cart,” I don’t know what is.

Dimensions: Height: 7.08 inches; width: 12.59 inches; depth: 5.7 inches

Colors: Gray, Brown

Materials: Suede