If there’s one way to get yourself pumped up for a day in the office, it’s by loving your look. What you might not realize is that this doesn’t just have to do with your clothing and shoes. What really ties the ensemble together is a stylish work bag. 

We no longer have to settle for clunky shoulder bags and boring backpacks. Top brands and designers like Coach, Kate Spade, and The North Face have created polished and travel-friendly carriers that easily store laptops, notebooks, headphones, water bottles, and even lunches. Check out our top 10 picks for work bags that’ll make you actually want to commute again. Prices start at $19. 

Shop Bags for Work Under $200

• Madewell Transport Early Weekender Woven Tote, $188 (orig. $198)
• Himawari Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port, $37
• 42% Off: Michael Kors Jet Set Top-Zip Tote, $133 (orig. $228)
• Matein Laptop Tote Bag with Insulated Lunch Compartment, $27 (orig. $36)
• Coach Manhattan Tote, $188 (orig. $250)
• Cole Haan Essential Soft Tote, $160 (orig. $268)
• Lowest Price: Bagswan Laptop Backpack, $19 (orig. $31)
• Lands’ End Zip-Top Canvas Tote Bag, $50
• The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, $75
• Vera Bradley Original Tote Bag, $78 (orig. $100)

Madewell Transport Early Weekender Woven Tote

This woven tote bag is both exceedingly aesthetic and versatile. Similar to one Jennifer Lawrence used last year, the leather bag fits a laptop, makeup essentials, a wallet, keys, a phone, over-the-ear headphones, and more. Madewell shoppers agree that the bag is comfortable to carry on the shoulder and spacious without being bulky. 

Himawari Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port

Out of the 53 laptop backpacks that we tried out, this one was a top pick and one of the least expensive. According to our tester, the backpack proved to be flexible and roomy, plus the cushioned straps were comfortable over long periods of time. Bonuses of this backpack include the built-in USB port for charging your devices on the go, and the dedicated device sleeve, which fits a 15-inch laptop. 

Michael Kors Jet Set Top-Zip Tote

This leather tote bag is the epitome of a polished work bag. It’s designed with a top zipper, which keeps all of your belongings secure; interior pouches for storing your AirPods, keys, lip gloss, and cards; and sleek silver hardware. “The bag can stand on its own but is flexible and doesn’t feel bulky under my arm,” one Michael Kors customer said.

Keep scrolling for more cute work bags that will make you excited for a morning commute, including a tote bag that has its own insulated lunch box and a pastel pink water-repellent backpack from The North Face. 

Matein Laptop Tote Bag with Insulated Lunch Compartment

Coach Manhattan Tote

Cole Haan Essential Soft Tote

Bagswan Laptop Backpack

Lands’ End Zip-Top Canvas Tote Bag

The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack

Vera Bradley Original Tote Bag