Bag shopping is always hard—especially for work. You need a bag that has enough room for your papers and personal items, but something that has taste and reflective of your personal style as well. Getting the best of both worlds on a budget isn’t easy, but we’ve found 15 of the best work bags under $200 that are equally practical and beautiful.
A no-fail classic and elegant work bag that’s big enough to fit all your belongings without being bulky.
Kester Elegant Women’s Leather Work Bag, $148, bluefly.com
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This Charles and Keith bag will brighten up your outfit and add that pop of color on days when you can’t help but wear all black.
Zip Closure Work Bag, $106, charleskeith.com
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If you prefer a less structured tote and like to just throw everything in your bag, try this mini reversible tote made from soft vegan leather with a matching wallet inside.
A hand-crafted leather bag like this is a steal not only because of the soft, unstructured style but the leather ages better over time, so the more you use it the better it looks.
Regatta Leather Shoulder Bag, $160, landsend.com
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This tri-color tote is just what you need for fall and winter—a color blocked bag that makes a serious statement without serious money.