This one is fabulous, and there’s a classic version as well.

https://cuyana.com/products/classic-easy-zipper-tote?variant=44710398067003

Louis Vuitton Grand Palais
Cuyana

https://frejanyc.com/products/paloma-tote-black

Anonymous wrote:Imo if you’re carrying a water bottle and a laptop, it’s not a purse any more and it should probably be a backpack if you’re walking more than a block or two.

nope i don't want a backpack. there are plenty of bags that work for this. i've been using one for years, but it doesn't have a zipper which is the one change i want

Anonymous wrote:Isn't this what the le pliage was made for?

OP here. It's nice but not quite what I want. Doesn't have a key holder or enough internal pockets. Not tall enough for my water bottle. Also I don't want the same bag as all the teen girls.

Anonymous wrote:Lo and Sons OG.

+1 Greatest bag ever

https://www.quince.com/women/leather-work-tote?color=cognac&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All+Products__0&size=one-size

https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/classic-tote#BleeckerBlush-Classic

I’ve used the Lo & Sons OG for many years as my commuter bag. Everything fits and it’s perfect for business travel.

On days I know I’ll leave the office for a meeting, lunch, shopping, etc. I’ll tuck my crossbody or wristlet in it so I can leave the big bag in my office.

Don’t get a backpack. Women look silly carrying a backpack in a professional setting.

Longchamp?

Imo if you’re carrying a water bottle and a laptop, it’s not a purse any more and it should probably be a backpack if you’re walking more than a block or two.

Isn't this what the le pliage was made for?

NP. Love the July tote. They also a similar one in nylon; I was looking at the pillage but may go with this instead - https://july.com/us/travel-bags/carry-all-tote/?steel-blue=

https://bellroy.com/products/tokyo-wonder-tote-15l

https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-expandable-laptop-tote/matte-black

https://july.com/us/travel-bags/everyday-tote-large-v2/?black=

https://www.awaytravel.com/products/everywhere-bag-olive-green?view=hybrid-pdp

https://nomadlane.com/products/origami-tote-v2-perfect-travel-tote?variant=51662925005105

https://alpakagear.com/products/metro-tote?variant=44339277201570

https://www.stubbleandco.com/en-us/products/the-tote-bag?variant=44244080525541

I decided against narrow straps because I travel a lot and wanted it to be comfortable to carry for long periods of time. I went with the first one and like it a lot.

Lo and Sons OG.

I'm looking for a tote/purse with a zipper top that is large enough for a water bottle and a laptop, as well as the usual glasses, wallet, keys, etc. I will use this as a purse. I want it to look professional so I can use it for work meetings. I will also use it everyday so don't want it to be heavier than necessary Prefer leather but it doesn't have to be.