15 Chic Tote Bags Your Work Wardrobe Isn't Complete Without 

If you’re reading this, then at some point in the distant (or not-so-distant past), the end of August signified a time for back-to-school shopping for you. Us too. And, as stressful as it was at the time (because who doesn’t want to come back with a bang), we have to admit we kind of miss it. There was something exciting about shopping for what felt like your chance for a post-summer revamp, with endless opportunity to come back from break better than ever.

Well, fear not because today we’ve found a way to relive our back-to-school shopping days without the actual school part. A fresh work tote is like the adult backpack, and you deserve to come back from your summer trip with a shiny new one to show off (and carry all your essentials, of course).

Shop our picks below!  

If you wear a lot of black, this is the perfect, approachable color to break up your looks.

A colorblock tote will also serve you well at the beach! 

On a budget? This tote will have you looking like a million bucks for just $28.

This tote will add a sophisticated touch to even the most casual of outfits.

A bag like this will serve you for years to come.

Mansur Gavriel's sun bag comes with a shoulder strap for those times where you need to give your arms a rest.

Monogram this classic tote for a personal and elevated touch.

This tote will fit all your belongings but still look chic post-office.

What more can you ask for in a $33 tote?

Nina Ricci's Irrisor tote comes in all shapes, colors, and sizes, but this has to be our favorite.

Are you bag-obsessed too? You'll love looking at this eye candy from Dior

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