Headed back to the office soon? If you’re like us, it’s been a minute since you’ve had to be work-presentable (from more than the waist up). As a result, your closet could probably use a rethink — maybe even an upgrade. That includes your most important, most trusted, most used accessory: your trusty work bag. We’ve found 10 options to make your transition back to in-person work smoother and a lot more stylish.
![Kate Spade Ava Reversible Leather Tote](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/KATE-SPADE-e1658800700928.png)
Kate Spade Ava Reversible Leather Tote
This over-the-shoulder tote is perfect for your everyday office essentials (your laptop, your lipstick, your avocado…), and the chic, sleek design fits any workplace aesthetic. The best part: The bag is completely reversible so that you can complement more of your wardrobe.
![Mary & Marie There’s Something About Mary Backpack](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/mary-and-marie-e1658799268919.png)
Mary & Marie There’s Something About Mary Backpack
This elegant option looks like you bought it from a fancy atelier near the Florence duomo. Handmade from beautiful matte leather, this bag is an organizational workhorse, featuring custom spots for your electronics (obvi) but also a clear waterproof pouch perfect for sunscreen or hand cream or anything else that will leak during your travels.
![Madewell Lorimer Backpack](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/madewell-e1658799411580.png)
Madewell Lorimer Backpack
We love this genuine leather backpack’s clean, modern lines — it gets the job done but isn’t overly work-y about it. The proportions are perfect, and it will go with any coat you throw at it this winter.
![L.L. Bean Zip Tip Boat and Tote Bag](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/llbean-e1658799523778.jpeg)
L.L. Bean Zip Tip Boat and Tote Bag
Do not sleep on the L.L. Bean zip-top tote as an everything-you-want-in-a-work-bag option. Extremely durable, with a city subway-to-Nantucket vibe, this bag has had decades to prove its mettle. Bonus points for creative and irreverent monogramming.
![BAGGU Cloud Bag](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BAGGU-e1658799777455.png)
BAGGU Cloud Bag
This light-as-air, crinkle-texture bag is as cool as it is functional. Made of recycled nylon, it’s a perfect match for the sandy beach too, and it folds down to nothing on days when you’re not running for the train.
![Betsey Johnson Double Handle Nylon Tote](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/betsey-johnson-e1658800844162.png)
Betsey Johnson Double Handle Nylon Tote
You may be a corporate lawyer these days, but your personal vibe is still more rock-n-roll than claims and compliance. We think this lightning bolt bag from Betsy Johnson expresses that duality perfectly.
![Monos Metro Backpack](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MONOS_Backpack_Leather_Tan-1_1080x-e1658800005368.jpeg)
Monos Metro Backpack
This sleek nylon option comes in show-stopping green (and six other colors), opening fully flat so you can get to all the compartments inside. We love the easy-access laptop pocket and the built-in trolley sleeve, so it’s easy to slide it over your suitcase handles when work takes you far from home.
![Adidas Women’s All Me Tote Bag](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/adidas-e1658800311640.jpg)
Adidas Women’s All Me Tote Bag
Whether you take this one to the office or the gym after work, you can’t go wrong with the relaxed shape, a plethora of pockets, and pretty amazing price point. Hold by the handles or use the detachable strap to sling over your shoulder or as a cross-body bag – glowing feedback and 450+ 5-star reviews can’t be wrong.
![Carhartt Work in Progress Tote](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/carhartt-work-in-progress-beige-large-bayfield-tote-e1658799080375.jpeg)
Carhartt Work in Progress Tote
Channel your cool teen’s backpack, but with a grown-up, commuter-friendly tote bag twist. We love this bag’s beige canvas cotton, that you can throw the whole thing in the wash, and that it makes the statement: “Yes, it’s a work bag, but I don’t live to work.”
![BOSTANTEN Laptop Backpack Purse](https://edit.sundayriley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BOSTANTEN-e1658800456998.jpg)
BOSTANTEN Laptop Backpack Purse
The two-tone leather makes this bag a showstopper, and the gazillions of interior compartments mean it gets an A+ for organization. A slim profile and adjustable nylon straps make it extra comfy on your shoulders.
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