Headed Back to Work? These Are the Stylish Bags and Backpacks You’ll Want to Carry

Make a fashionable return.

July 01, 2021

By: Jessica Butler

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Photo By: Klaus Vedfelt

The Perfect Work Bag for You

Workplaces are opening back up this season, and many of us will be transitioning out of work-from-home situations. Before you make your big return to the office, make sure you do it in style! These are the chic, durable work bags and backpacks you’ll want to tote around.

Longchamp Le Pliage Tote

This nylon and embossed leather tote is a chic take on your typical work bag. It’s water-resistant and features a small pocket for your phone. The rest of the bag is open, making it a great option for those who have a lot to carry. This Longchamp tote has gotten me through rainy, snowy, and scorching hot commutes to the city, and it’s a personal favorite of mine! I also recommend snatching up this amazing tote organizer to keep all of your belongings in place!

BUY IT: Nordstrom, $145.00

Dagne Dover Large Dakota Backpack

This neoprene backpack can hold a 15-inch laptop, your gym sneakers, and your lunch with ease. The padded shoulders provide extra comfort, no matter what you’re lugging around inside. Better yet, this pick has a luggage sleeve on the back, which is perfect for traveling.

BUY IT: Nordstrom, $195.00

Vera Bradley Work Tote

If you want a classic tote, this one’s for you. The Vera Bradley Work Tote Bag is made from quilted, water-repellent polyester, so it’ll definitely hold up on rainy days. It features one zip pocket, four slip pockets, a padded laptop sleeve, and three pen slips. Stick with a solid color or opt for florals!

BUY IT: Vera Bradley, $145.00

Nubily Laptop Bag

Show off your fashion sense with this textured Italian leather laptop bag. It’s perfect for laptops up to 15.6 inches and still has room for your other work-day belongings. Plus, it’s water-resistant! Choose from 11 different colors to fit your unique style.

BUY IT: Amazon, $36.86

Kroser 15.6-Inch Backpack

This water-repellent backpack will make commuting a breeze. The compartments are roomy and it even has a USB port to charge your phone and other electronic devices. You’ll want to carry this one with you everywhere!

BUY IT: Amazon, $27.99

Tory Burch Perry Triple Compartment Leather Tote

For a premium leather option, check out this Tory Burch tote. It contains an interior zip divider wall and smartphone pockets for all of your essentials. Aside from looking super stylish, this bag is also firmly structured, so it will protect everything inside.

BUY IT: Nordstrom, $348.00

Lovevook Laptop Bag

With a 4.5-star rating and over 4,600 reviews on Amazon, this laptop bag is well-loved. It has three main compartments, a large middle pocket, two open pockets, an inner zip pocket, one back zip pocket, and a key string to carry all of your necessities. Choose from 10 gorgeous colors and flaunt your new work bag!

BUY IT: Amazon, $33.98

Kenneth Cole Reaction Backpack

This sleek backpack is made of Colombian leather and most laptops will fit inside (up to 16 inches). This bag features Anti-Theft Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) blocking technology within the pockets that stop radio waves from being transmitted from certain credit and debit cards. It also has adjustable, ergonomic backpack straps, so you’ll never feel uncomfortable.

BUY IT: Amazon, $121.54 - $146.50

Minkee Blue Madison Tote

Have some fun with the funky compartments this tote offers. It includes a back hidden zipper pocket, expandable side pockets (for your water bottle, umbrella, phone, etc.), two inside patch pockets, an inside zipper pocket, a front zipper compartment, and a padded inner slip that fits a 15-inch laptop. You can even store a small lunch box or your favorite heels inside the front, triangular pocket.

BUY IT: Minkee Blue, $169.00

Athleta Kinetic Mini Crossbody

If you don’t have too much to carry to work, this convertible bag from Athleta will definitely suit you and your needs. It can be worn as a shoulder bag, a crossbody bag, or a fanny pack — that's three looks in one! Although it’s smaller, it will hold all of your necessary items, like your phone, keys, wallet, lip balm, etc. Another incredible feature of this bag is the magnetic snap that keeps your valuables close to your body!

BUY IT: Athleta, $52.00

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