It will really depend on her first job and what she is required to carry (eg size of laptop etc). Also she may be more in need of other work items, depending on her job.

I think a good idea might be to get her a 200 dollar gift card to somewhere like Aritzia, Nordstrom, or Free People.

MZ Wallace

Anonymous wrote:A bag is something people often have quirks about specific features they like. Why not take her shopping so she can try them out?

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Also look at Quince!

I would look at Mango, J Crew and Anthropology - you may find something close to this price point that is nice looking and stylish .

A bag is something people often have quirks about specific features they like. Why not take her shopping so she can try them out?

You’ll need to stretch your range a little but this one is nice: https://www.loandsons.com/products/trinity-recycled-smooth-leather-black-gold-camel?variant=41363776602208

Another vote for Cuyana.

Portland Leather has good items but not sure if they’re stylish enough.

If you are willing to go up to $300 you can get something nice from Cole Haan, HOBO, or Cuyana as mentioned above.

$200 is going to be a challenge. Cuyana has some nice totes for under $300.

https://cuyana.com/products/small-easy-zipper-tote?variant=51939959767406

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think this is a realistic budget. 500-700 is the starting point for this.

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I don’t think this is a realistic budget. 500-700 is the starting point for this.

$200? Maybe look at Target.

I want to buy a nice bag (or provide a gift certificate to a bag company) for a 27 year old who is graduating from a masters program. She is a fashionable Black woman, but not super fancy since she’s been a broke graduate student. I am thinking of something in the $200 range.

Please recommend brands or specific bags that would work for this age.