Commuting to the office? Business lunch at your favourite restaurant? Jet setting off on a business trip? No matter the work occasion, you’ll stay stylish, organised, and on-trend in 2023 with our latest collection of women’s bags that feature versatile totes, stylish handbags, luxe backpacks and sophisticated crossbody bags. We’ve compiled our 8 best work bags for women in 2023 for all occasions so you can stride into the new year in style.
We believe the best work bags are the perfect blend of functionality and fashion allowing you to perform at your best confidently and comfortably while looking stunning. Whether you’re carrying your laptop, your gym gear, your lunch, or that new lipstick – we have a variety of bags to suit your needs. Read on to find your perfect match!
1. OFFICE-APPROVED: THE BOSS LADY CROC HANDBAG
The Liliana croc look handbag is designed for all the boss ladies out there. This croc embossed bag comes in three colour ways: black, red, and nude and features gold zips and buckles to elevate your office look. You can hold her by the handles or wear the larger adjustable strap over your shoulder as a cross-body bag for when you’re on the go. It features a large external pocket perfect for your laptop as well as multiple internal compartments including some with zips to keep your personal belongings and work documents safe and secure. Look polished while staying organised.
2. BUSINESS LUNCH: THE STYLISH TOTE
Make a statement. Crafted with vegan leather, this is the perfect tote bag to carry to a bougie work lunch as it combines timeless elegance with a modern touch. As this tote boasts one large compartment, it has a lot of room to fit all your essential work belongings including your smartphone, purse, diary, planner, and your perfume. The Adriana designer look tote elevates the classic tote bag to new limits.
3. FROM WORK TO PLAY: THE HOT PINK SHOULDER BAG
There’s nothing like a pop of hot pink colour to get the party started! Whether you’re off to a fun work team bonding activity, you’re taking your lunch break to the streets, or you just want to add some femininity and colour to your work attire – the Anne cross body bag is your new BFF. It features our gold Queen of Hearts logo stitched onto the front of the bag and a chic hanging gold heart which allows the shoulder strap to detach so you can use the bag as a carry pouch. Containing a large main pocket with an interior zipped pocket and a secondary zipped compartment to the front, it is small yet spacious and fits all your work necessities.
4. AFTER WORK DRINKS: THE BLACK CROCODILE SHOULDER BAG
You’ll return to the Maryanne crocodile shoulder bag again and again. Perfect for heading from the office to after work drinks, it’s petite but still large enough to carry your night-out essentials. Inside the bag is an internal pocket with a zip to keep your money and credit card safe. This bag is extremely versatile allowing you to use it three ways: the chunky gold shoulder chain allows you to wear it down by your hip, you can remove the gold chain to shorten the shoulder strap to rib height, and you can remove the straps altogether and the bag becomes a clutch. Gold zips match the gold chain, and the bag comes in three trending colour ways: black, red, and nude.
5. LUXE GYM BAG: LEOPARD PRINT
If you’re heading to the gym before or after work, you need a large bag with form and function. The Kat leopard print bag boasts strong, black durable handles which you can carry or use the larger strap over your shoulder. Large internal separated compartments allow for spacious storage of your fitness clothing and shoes as well as your essential work items including your laptop. Smaller pockets and compartments keep your belongings neatly organised for easy access. Here are some tips on packing your gym bag for the office.
6. DIGITAL NOMAD: LAVISH LAPTOP BAG
Have you traded the office cubicle for the laptop lifestyle working from your favourite café or while sunning yourself at the beach? Denise is the ultimate backpack for carrying your laptop and tablet. Featuring a padded in-built compartment to prevent your laptop or tablet from being damaged and a velcro strap to secure it in place, you can safely take your electronics to any destination. The bag also has another large internal compartment which is spacious enough to fit an A4 planner, a water bottle, and lots more. More separate compartments feature on the outside of the bag to hold keys, pens and notepads, perfect for the mobile office on the go.
7. COFFEE RUN: SMALL BUT MIGHTY
If you’re after a smaller, compact bag that holds the essentials such as your car keys, money, lipstick, sunglasses and phone, the Katherine is seamless. Featuring a lengthy shoulder strap, a shorter strap, and detachable straps, you can use the bag three ways – including as a clutch. The gold magnetic closure on the front keeps your belongings safe inside while individual compartments separate your belongings. The bag comes in two colour ways which compliment your neutral work outfits.
8. TRAVEL QUEEN: CHIC BLACK BACKPACK
The sleek black Aline backpack is perfect if you’re commuting or travelling for work – it’s durable, lightweight, spacious and looks professional. You can use the handles at the top which are perfect for carrying on and off planes and trains, wear the backpack on your back for when you’re walking or cycling to protect your spine, or secure the bag on top of your roller luggage – perfect for when navigating busy airports.
THE BEST WORK BAGS FOR WOMEN IN 2023: WE’VE GOT YOU STYLED
No matter where your work takes you in 2023, we’ve got the best work bags for any occasion in a range of sizes, styles, colours, prints and fabrics to suit your individual look and purpose. View our latest collection to find your perfect match and step into 2023 like a boss!