Work bags come in all different shapes and sizes — backpacks, tote bags, and briefcases, to name just a few — but gone are the days when opting for a laptop-friendly bag had to mean sacrificing on style. Ahead, you’ll find an assortment of the chicest work bags on the market right now, all of which can both fit your laptop and keep it secure.
Whether you’re looking for a sleek and streamlined silhouette or something with tons of extra compartments, there’s an option on this list to suit every career (and commute). Keep scrolling to discover our editor-curated selection of work bags you’ll actually want to show off.
A Softly Structured Portrait Tote
Coach’s wildly popular Brooklyn shoulder bag is the ultimate office accessory. It’s made from sturdy natural grain leather with a slouchy, minimal silhouette that excused understated elegance, but it’s legitimately big enough to replace your giant canvas tote. The roomy interior has a small snap pocket to keep your keys and wallet handy, and it can hold a 15-inch laptop.
A Chic Bowling Bag
This structured bowling bag from COS is made from soft suede with bonded edges and reinforced double straps that can be slung over your shoulder or carried in hand. It can hold a 15-inch laptop plus an outfit or two if you pack light, making it a great choice if you’re heading out of town for the weekend on a Friday afternoon.
A Large, Structured Shoulder Bag
This Kate Spade shoulder bag bridges the gap between soft and structured thanks to an adjustable buckle-style strap and a magnetic snap closure with gold-toned hardware. While this can’t handle bigger laptops, it’s the perfect size for an iPad or the 13-inch MacBook Air, plus a few other necessities. It’s made from pebbled leather with a faile lining, and comes in classic black or taupe.
A Stylish Suede Tote
If you’re looking for a tote that’s both timeless and has a few unexpected details, this Tom Ford piece is a great pick. It’s made from suede with leather trim, including an adjustable buckle around the top that can subtly alter the bag’s silhouette. The interior can hold a 13-inch laptop or tablet, and it has a separate zippered interior pocket for things like your wallet, keys, and lip gloss.
A Bag That Lets You Compartmentalize
The hyper-organized will love this Italian leather bag from Creagh, featuring a padded sleeve that holds a 12.5-inch tablet or laptop. Two expandable accordion sleeves help keep papers and notebooks in order, and an additional two interior pockets plus a metro card slot mean you’ll never have to dump out the contents of your bag to find something important. A zippered closure keeps everything secure, and the smooth calf leather softens with wear.
A Tote That Wears Like A Purse
Not a tote bag person? This bag from TOTEME is 15 inches wide—big enough for a full-sized laptop or tablet—but has a more classic purse-like shape with a single 16.5-inch detachable handle. There’s a small interior pocket to hold your keys and wallet, plus a zip-top closure and sleek gold-toned hardware.
A Pretty Day-to-Night Caryall
A great carryall can take you from your morning workout to the office and out for drinks afterwards, and this one from Kate Spade really can carry it all. It has a 15-inch laptop and so much more without your belongings descending into chaos. There’s a large center zip pocket for your most important items, plus two side compartments and two slip pockets so you won’t have to stash your sandwich next to your pilates grip socks.
A Luxe Faux-Leather Tote
Faux leather can be just as luxurious as the real thing, and this oversized tote from Freja is proof. It can fit a 15-inch laptop plus books, extra clothes, a makeup bag, and then some, making it a perfect choice for those days when you’ll be doing a lot of running around. Three compartments with five slip pockets and a zippered compartment will help you keep your things neat, and the top has both magnetic snap and zip closures.
A Modern Bucket Bag
Sometimes the simplest option is also the most chic, like this minimalist bucket bag from Madewell. It’s made from sustainably-sourced suede and has a single adjustable buckle strap on the top, a magnetic closure, and one interior slip pocket. It’s large enough to hold a 13-inch laptop or tablet plus a book, wallet, and a few extras, so you won’t be tempted to carry your entire life around with you all day.
An Intricate Italian Bag
More of a maximalist? Go for this leather bag from Bottega Veneta, which features intricate woven detailing and gold-toned knot hardware to give it an elevated look. It has two top handles so you can carry it in hand as well as a detachable shoulder strap for maximum versatility. It can hold an 11-inch tablet or laptops, and there’s also a magnetic snap closure and a few interior slip pockets.
A Prada Statement Bag
The large adjustable buckle strap around the top of this Prada tote is a statement-making detail that will have everyone asking where you got your new work bag. It’s chic enough to wear with dressier outfits, and it can hold a 13-inch tablet or laptop, making it a solid choice for days (and nights) when you need your tech on hand without sacrificing style. It has a detachable shoulder strap as well as two top handles, and is made from soft calfskin.
A Quirky Bag With An Unexpected Shape
Asymmetric bags might not seem very practical at first glance, but this one has many features that make it surprisingly functional. The separate center zip pocket can hold a smaller tablet or laptop, and there are two additional slip pockets on either side so you can keep track of your stuff. Made from smooth black calfskin, it’s a little bit slouchy, a little bit structured, and exceptionally cool.
A Leather Tote That Comes In Fun Colors
This roomy rectangular tote from Portland Leather is a great all-around bag that can handle all-day errands and will only look better the more you use it. It’s large enough to hold a 15-inch laptop plus your lunch, gym clothes, makeup bag, and a book for your commute. There’s an interior pocket and a snap key loop, so you never have to hunt for your keys. You can also purchase a separate canvas organizer for a little more structure. Unlike many high-quality leather goods, this one comes in both classic and unexpected colors, such as cobalt, aqua, and sea-glass green.
A Great Bag For Work Trips
M. Gemi’s Solange bag was designed to fit neatly underneath an airplane seat, so it’s an especially good choice for overnights and work trips. It’s made from Italian suede with leather trim and handles, and has a large capacity that can hold a 16-inch laptop with plenty of room to spare. There’s one interior zippered pocket and another slip pocket so you can have your passport handy, and the elongated shape and magnetic closure make it easy to store odd-sized items.
A Sculptural Bag You Can Wear Two Ways
Polène’s leather goods are gorgeous enough to be in a museum, but they’re also really practical. The large Cyme tote can either be worn with the side folds open to reveal a basket-like shape or closed so it wears more like a purse. The interior can accommodate a 12-inch tablet or laptop when fully expanded, and there’s also a removable interior zip pocket that can be used as a wallet or clutch. It’s made from textured Italian calf leather with a microfiber lining and comes in 20 different colors.
A Sophisticated Leather Backpack
When you need to carry not only your laptop but also a slew of other stuff to and from the office, sometimes a backpack is the best choice. This soft full-grain leather bag from Maison de Sabré gives you all the ergonomic features and comfort of a backpack with the aesthetic of a luxury bag, so it really is the best of both worlds. It can hold a 16-inch laptop in the padded interior sleeve, plus a number of other internal and external zippered and slip pockets, adjustable cushioned straps, and both internal and detachable key rings. The bag is hand-stitched and finished with gold-toned hardware and a secure magnetic snap closure.
