16 Non-Boring Work Bags You'll Be Proud to Schlep Around

Sole Society, $42

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With its cranberry leather exterior, this is one bag that looks far pricier than it actually is. Plus, it has plenty of space and a strap that's thick enough to haul your laptop for years without tearing.

Clare V., $495

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If this camel handbag isn't convincing you to swap out your boring work tote for a chic shopper-style, nothing will.

Madewell, $158

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If basic black isn't your thing, opt for this pretty pastel option that you'll never have trouble ID'ing at coat check.

Angela Roi, $240

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For the ladies who carry their entire lives around in their bags, get one that has more space than you'll ever need—in handcrafted vegan leather, nonetheless.

Cole Haan, $348

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This white bucket bag is fully lined so it's equipped to handle all the eyeliner/pen/food spillage you can think to inflict on it. As for the exterior? Welp, at least the faux leather can handle a little wipe-down here and there.

Sole Society, $70

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This weather-proofed mini-satchel looks fancy enough to nail an interview. The versatile style comes with a detachable guitar-style strap for when you're running between events and need to go hands-free.

Mansur Gavriel, $595

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The red interior elevates this leather bucket bag into a chic go-to you won't want to let go of.

Longchamp, $125

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It may just be a newer version of the one you've had since high school, but that doesn't mean it's not grown-up enough to be your polished everyday bag.

Coach 1941, $570

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This slouchy leather hobo provides the pop of color your all-black uniform needs. It's even equipped with an exchangeable over-the-shoulder strap.

Tory Burch, $268

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A beautiful cherry red satchel with easily accessible pockets for all your essentials—phone, ID card, latest book club read.

Rebecca Minkoff, $325

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Now that you've graduated from Jansport, invest in a sweet leather backpack with thick, durable straps (that are better for back health).

Cuyana, $195

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This large tote has a flat bottom that sits upright so you don't have to worry about it tipping over with any spillable lunch items inside.

Cuyana, $395

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This croc-embossed hand-held satchel doubles as a crossbody for when you can't hold your coffee, your phone, and your bag at once. Plus, it has a theft-proof zipper for busy rush hour commutes.

Zara, $13

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Senior levels of sophistication made for an assistant's budget. It even converts to a backpack—two bags in one.

Parisa Wang, $395

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An eternally chic black satchel with a magnetic closure. It easily converts from a sweet hand-held bag to a shoulder hustler when you're on the go.

Gabriella Melbourne, $345

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Come bonus time, invest in a bag that's chic and practical: small interior pockets for your smartphone, two slip pockets for reading material, plus a roomy interior for everything else you can think to stuff in there.