Figuring out what to wear to work shouldn’t be a bore. To make your weekdays easier, welcome to Business Casual. Every Wednesday, we’ll highlight the best office-appropriate clothes, whether it’s for the job you have or the one you want.
Some bags are meant for having a good time — you want them perched on your wrist while shimmying and shaking with a cocktail in hand. And others are more practical. They’re the workhorses of your closet and take the abuse that comes with being used day-in and day-out. On any given weekday you’re rushing out the door with the contents of your life dangling from your shoulders. For some that means just a set of keys and a wallet while for others it’s all of that plus a laptop, makeup, and maybe a granola bar or two. No matter how much junk you need to schlep, you don’t need to spend a lot to get an office-ready, chic work bag. Scroll down to shop our favorites under $250 and save that extra cash for your next, much deserved vacation.
If you’ve always wanted a light-colored bag but feared ruining it, here’s an inexpensive one that won’t have you running away from glasses of red wine.Original Price: $58
The slim gold handle and unique shade of blue will have people fooled into thinking this cost ten times as much as it actually does.
If you’re a Mansur Gavriel fan and wanted their lady bag but couldn’t justify the price, this one is very similar for a lot less.
Gold-handled bags are one of those rare trends you can actually wear to the office. Here’s a deep-navy version of the style.
Are you an accident-prone person? Buy a Saffiano leather bag — you can scratch it, spill stuff, and it looks good with minimal effort.Original Price: $235
Don’t like big totes? This shoulder style fits your wallet, makeup, and keys without turning into a black hole.
Yes, the color is trendy but the roomy bag is also practical and on sale for 40 percent off.Original Price: $395
Our friends over at the Strategist posted a similar style awhile back and it sold out so if you didn’t get it the first time, here’s your chance.Original Price: $403
When you have to lug around a laptop, a sleek twill tote is lighter and more gentle on your back than any leather option.
Here’s another trendy but work-appropriate option to make your weekday outfits feel more interesting.
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