Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 01:10     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
Anonymous wrote:Quince is good for things that look professional but don't break the bank. Both of these will fit a 13" laptop.

https://www.quince.com/women/italian-leather-diamond-stitch-tote?color=cream&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All%20Products__3

https://www.quince.com/women/triple-compartment-leather-shopper-tote?color=dark-brown&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All%20Products__13


I love the first one, but hate the metal strap. Second one is nice too. I've never heard of Quince.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 20:46     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
I got a big leather cuyana tote from Poshmark and it's great.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 20:38     Subject: Re:Recommend nice budget bag for work
https://www.katespadeoutlet.com/products/madison-suede-large-laptop-tote/KM661-600.html?KSNY=true&ogmap=PLA%7CRTN%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7CSurprise%7CKS_OTL_Google_PLA_Signal_NA_Generic_National_PMax_NA_BAU_Handbags%7CSitewide_Regular_Core_NA%7C%7C22256234552%7C%7CUS&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=KS_OTL_Google_PLA_Signal_NA_Generic_National_PMAX_NA_BAU_Handbags&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22249651593&gbraid=0AAAAADJUeEXknbnFl7oMKv1bamCikXs9H&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7rDMBhCjARIsAGDBuEA9P1bYk98SwGFxaozGyRnq-4YoQDD99RZ2kcNRbZGdhfVB3IfEjQcaAhN3EALw_wcB

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Leather-Oak-Street-Medium-Zip-Top-Tote/1001104097?colorId=NS11093323&pos=1:51&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Leather-Smooth-Tote-With-Studs/1001040410?colorId=NS1003537&pos=1:50&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Made-In-Italy-Suede-Squared-Tote-With-Stitches/1001102163?colorId=NS1003427&pos=1:65&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Leather-leather-laptop-tote/1001092125?colorId=NS1003450&pos=1:86&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Leather-Triple-Compartment-Tote/1001139008?colorId=NS1316869&pos=1:109&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Made-In-Italy-Leather-Hobo-With-Metal-Hardware-Strap/1001069814?colorId=NS11533264&pos=1:119&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Leather-Triple-Compartment-Tote/1001056144?colorId=NS1003556&pos=1:121&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Leather-Poppy-Front-Zip-Pocket-Tote-With-Tassels/1001065919?colorId=NS22693740&pos=1:135&N=2969138428

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/women-handbags-tote-bags/Made-In-Italy-Leather-Tote-With-Tassel-Detail/1001033571?colorId=NS1003462&pos=1:152&N=2969138428

basically, tjmaxx.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 19:51     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
LL bean Boat tote
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 17:35     Subject: Re:Recommend nice budget bag for work
Add Nordstrom Rack to the list of places to go to in person. They often have good bags.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 16:05     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
Thanks all these all look very nice. Will check out also local tj maxx and Marshall’s
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 15:43     Subject: Re:Recommend nice budget bag for work
https://www.quince.com/women/triple-compartment-leather-shopper-tote?irclickid=WTmSUDQdcxycWabx3g1qPS3zUkuxTfR0w2jaTE0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_medium=affiliate_editorial&utm_source=impact&ircid=21926&irpid=249354&iradid=1835359&irgroupname=content_tier_1&sharedid=&subid=

https://www.madewell.com/p/womens/accessories/bags/bucket-bags/the-essential-bucket-tote-in-leather/NN396/?ccode=BK5229

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/tory-burch-perry-leather-tote?ID=5833228&pla_country=US&gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=Google-PLA-ADC-_-S21+High+Opportunity+Brands-_-Tory+Burch-_-197865588917USA-_-go_cmp-12731782004_adg-124409717881_ad-513824168584_pla-481511213980_dev-c_ext-_prd-197865588917USA&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12731782004&gbraid=0AAAAAD0PCJQ_cD4PgO94hSMRh2CiN6V0_&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7rDMBhCjARIsAGDBuEBdVR4EoDBhaf4rgIeQzPzgi0yMydpM89n82cyNgtJP1GvhObZnjDoaAr0gEALw_wcB
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 15:27     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
Anonymous wrote:Quince is good for things that look professional but don't break the bank. Both of these will fit a 13" laptop.

https://www.quince.com/women/italian-leather-diamond-stitch-tote?color=cream&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All%20Products__3

https://www.quince.com/women/triple-compartment-leather-shopper-tote?color=dark-brown&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All%20Products__13


NP- I came here to recommend the Quince triple compartment tote above. It is so classical, sturdy and well made. I had a much more expensive YSL tote that I carried to work before the handles started breaking. The Quince one has better craftsmanship than my previous YSL at a fraction of the cost.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 14:39     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
What's your budget?

I've seen some really nice bags mixed in at TJ Maxx and Marshalls lately.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 14:21     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I need a bag that can fit a laptop that I can keep in the office. I commute with a canvass tote that fits a lot and is light, but need something nicer looking once I am in office to carry laptop to meetings.

Please could you recommend bag that can fit a laptop and that I could keep in the office for occasional use, preferably nothing too expensive but professional looking. Thanks!


Budget?
Plenty of people here will consider anything under 1k "not too expensive."


lol, no. Way less. Looking to spend no more than 50-150$.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 14:18     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-macbook-sleeves-cases/
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 12:07     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
Quince is good for things that look professional but don't break the bank. Both of these will fit a 13" laptop.

https://www.quince.com/women/italian-leather-diamond-stitch-tote?color=cream&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All%20Products__3

https://www.quince.com/women/triple-compartment-leather-shopper-tote?color=dark-brown&gender=women&tracker=collection_page__%2Fwomen%2Fbags-%26-leather-goods__subcollections-Totes__All%20Products__13
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 12:00     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
You can't ... carry your laptop by hand through the hallway from your office to a conference room?
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 11:54     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
Anonymous wrote:I need a bag that can fit a laptop that I can keep in the office. I commute with a canvass tote that fits a lot and is light, but need something nicer looking once I am in office to carry laptop to meetings.

Please could you recommend bag that can fit a laptop and that I could keep in the office for occasional use, preferably nothing too expensive but professional looking. Thanks!


Budget?
Plenty of people here will consider anything under 1k "not too expensive."
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2026 07:51     Subject: Recommend nice budget bag for work
I need a bag that can fit a laptop that I can keep in the office. I commute with a canvass tote that fits a lot and is light, but need something nicer looking once I am in office to carry laptop to meetings.

Please could you recommend bag that can fit a laptop and that I could keep in the office for occasional use, preferably nothing too expensive but professional looking. Thanks!