How do you even begin to pick the right bag for work? It can get a little overwhelming at times with the various bag designs now available in the market – from totes, to Longchamps, or satchel bags, and more!
1. The Top Handle Satchel
This midsized bag is perfect for those who aren’t looking for anything too big to lug around, plus it gives you a little more room to store your things. The zip on top and handle gives this a very sophisticated look and is great to carry around to work and any events you might have after. Can’t go wrong with this one! Choose a deep shade like dark red, dark blue, dark brown, or even black to make this a timeless piece.
2. The Oversized Clutch
These days not only are oversized totes a trend, but so are oversized clutch bags. Traditionally a bag for evenings out for times when you just need to store lipstick and car keys, designers have begun creating oversized clutch bags (or elongated) to cater for working women. They now carry a little more and to top it off, it adds a dose of poshness to your look – perfect for the workplace and work events.
3. Satchel/Saddle Bag
This perfect accessory will bring you from a professional environment, into a fun night out with your friends or a date seamlessly. Its shape is structured and sleek but the ability to wear it as a cross-body gives this a bit of a casual look when you need to switch it up. Leather bags add a more professional look but you don’t have to shy away from colour. Chloe bags in this style are very popular – if you can afford it, go for it!
4. The Trendy Backpack
No, we’re not talking about the oversized bags you carried with you to school or college. Instead, we’re referring to the slew of chic mini-sized backpacks that are coming back in trend and make this a spunky and cute piece of accessory for work and play. Available in different colours and materials, you can go as fun and bright, or as neutral as you like and still look great in any outfit.
5. The Bucket Bag
Why do we love this bag? Because it’s the perfect size to stuff practically your whole life into, whilst still looking trendy, structured, and chic. Look for bags in a neutral tone for it to go a long way. You don’t need this bag to stand out (colour wise) for it to look good.
Now, it really depends on what type of bag-lady you are – do you carry your laptop with you everywhere you go? Or just bare essentials like your work tag, business cards, wallet, and keys?
Let us know what type of bag you prefer and why.We’d love to hear from you!
– Cover Image: elle.com
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