If you want to dress to impress on your first day of office co-op, bringing a classy tote to carry your belongings does wonders. I’ve brought backpacks to work before, especially when I’m carrying and want to protect my laptop, but I feel so much more confident when I have a nice leather tote hanging on my shoulder.
It sounds silly and trivial, perhaps, but let’s face it: when it comes to work you want to look and feel good about your appearance. Below, I’ve shared 6 of my favourite classy totes to wear to your office co-op that will make you look and feel dressed for the job.
Reasonably priced and large enough to store a laptop, lunch, and your other daily essentials, Everlane’s The Day Market Tote is a perfect leather tote to take to the office. It comes in multiple colours and made in Italy, meaning it’s both durable and long-lasting. Its shape is classic, quintessential, and never to go out of style. It’s also sturdy, allowing you to bring your laptop without worry that your bag will break.
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The Selam Tote from Able is quite different from Everlane, in both its shape and price. Also made with leather, but slimmer and higher and equipped with two pockets, this option is a beautiful one for those who are able to make a larger investment. The leather is rich, making a practical bag all the more sophisticated. What I love about higher bags is that you can add a bunch into it without it becoming too bulky, or making you feel like you’ll bump into every single person on the subway.
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Cuyana’s Classic Leather Tote is a beautiful addition to your office attire. Made in Turkey with pebbled leather, this leather tote comes in various colours and is larger than the two above, giving you room for all the things you need for a day on the job. Bonus: You can even monogram your bag for $15 extra.
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I love a good zip top tote, and this one from Madewell is a beautiful leather option. Whenever I bring my laptop to work, I really like to make sure I have a tote that zips, just in case it rains, and to keep all of my belongings secure. This bag comes in a few colours including this ‘Sweet Dahlia’ colour that is a cross between melon, peach, and coral. Not only will this bag last you, but it will develop a beautiful and rich patina over time, thanks to the oils that touch it.
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If you want to add a little colour to your office wardrobe, try out this beautiful lilac shopper from Ted Baker London. Not looking for colour? That’s okay, there’s a cognac coloured shopper for you, too! This bag has a little gold bow detail to it, and is equipped with a top zipper and clip-in zipper pouch.
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An incredibly beautiful cut bag, this vintage-looking tote from Matt & Nat is a show stopper. The colour – Mosaic – is absolutely divine and its shape allows you to fit a lot in it without looking too bulky. Be prepared for people to be seriously envious of this bag because it’s the definition of a classy tote. It also comes with a removable pouch, with 6 credit card slots and a cash slot to keep all of your belongings in place.
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