While the micro-mini bag trend is a charming one, it won’t cut it if you need to haul your essentials to get through a busy day. Between heading to the office, attending meetings with clients, and getting to the gym, serious schedules require serious handbags that busy women can depend on. Instead of doubling up on extra bags, or trying to cram your laptop, a change of shoes, and cosmetics into a tiny tote, try a sturdy carryall that boasts spacious interiors and multiple compartments. The cherry on the cake? It won’t compromise your personal style, nor will it put a dent in your wallet. In the slides ahead, shop the best tote bags and stylish satchels that work just as hard as you do.
Mansur Gavriel
Lady bag
US $895; AED/SAR 3,287
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3.1 Phillip Lim
31 Hour tote bag
US $795; AED/SAR 2,920
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Marni
City Pod two-tone leather tote
US $1,458; AED/SAR 5,355
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No. 21
Square tote
US $533; AED/SAR 1,957
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Meli Melo
Medium Thela tote
US $725; AED/SAR 2,662
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Nina Ricci
Medium tote bag
US $1,418; AED/SAR 5,208
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Max Mara
Whitney large tote
US $1,374; AED/SAR 5,040
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Alexander Wang
Rogue large black smooth leather satchel
US $1,195; AED/SAR 4,389
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Clare V
Simple leather and suede tote
US $562; AED/SAR 2,077
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La La Queen
Dr. Bag (striped blue)
US $807; AED/SAR 2,964
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