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i’m sure i don’t have to tell you how tricky it is to find the perfect professional women’s bag. you’ve scoured the internet. you’ve searched endlessly through stores to find that diamond in the rough. but that perfect bag remains elusive. i’ve been there. like you, i have high expectations when it comes to a work bag. it must be functional. it must be organized. but i also want to love it. why shouldn’t i? i am carrying it every day, after all. i deserve a better bag. you deserve a better bag.
don’t know which handbags are best for working women (and other humans on the hunt for a better bag)? here are my top picks that i think you’ll love.
tote bags are a favorite amongst professionals everywhere. and for good reason. they’re spacious. simple. i take one look at a tote-carrying woman and i know she means business.
but i don’t want just any professional women’s bag. as far as i’m concerned, the best handbags for work are sleek, organized and help me keep it all together despite a chaotic schedule. dumping all my stuff while on vacay: not ideal but acceptable. dumping my stuff in the office: big yikes. who needs the added stress? i designed our tillie tote for shortyLOVE to be smarter, starting with a sturdy, end-to-end zipper to ensure everything stays contained. life-changer! tillie is lightweight and extremely organized. she has the signature shortyLOVE blush pink nylon lining, so i can quickly spot everything i need. she has a generously sized main compartment for papers and other essentials. oh, and that work laptop? tillie has a padded laptop pocket to keep any 13” device secure. plus, she has tons of other clever little interior and exterior pockets for managing everything from water bottles to keys. totes organized!
but that doesn’t mean she’s not also a beaut. with a lineup of shades — including black — and her chic style, you never have to sacrifice style for utility again.
google “the best handbags for work.” i’ll wait…ok, done? let me guess: the world wide web didn’t suggest backpacks at all, did it? look, i’d be skeptical, too, if the only options were those old grade-school backpacks or casual hiking bags. but that’s definitely not the shortyLOVE boxer. i designed this champ to be a backpack for grownups.
straps - no uncomfortable straps here. the boxer has adjustable padded straps for all-day carrying. it’s also a two-in-one bag – wear the boxer as a backpack or convert it into a hobo. the choice is yours, which is why i consider it one of the best handbags for work!
storage & organization - the boxer has everything you need for work and then some. bottom front zip compartment for a quick shoe change (icky), front zip compartment for your merchant wallet, back pocket, concealed laptop pocket, two (!) water bottle pockets, interior pop red pockets and – deep breath – an extra roomy central interior. when you need to carry a lot lightly, the boxer has your back. pssst, the boxer also has plenty of space to hold your small cruiser for after-work drinks!
comfort - when it comes to comfort, the boxer is a total knockout. i designed this large backpack with soft nylon twill inside and out with internal padding for a plush carry to and from work.
style - the boxer is one of the best handbags for work because it’s chic but practical. designed to take you from work to workout to weekend in style. and if you’re traveling for work, the boxer is a fantastic carry-on bag!
hands-free is the only way to be, especially with professional women’s bags. your hands have better things to do! like finishing that to-go cup of coffee. or brushing those morning croissant crumbs off your top. a large crossbody bag is made to keep up with your busy lifestyle, which is why it’s one of the best handbags for work. large yet lightweight carrying. a plush nylon twill exterior that relaxes against your body rather than digging into your hip. compatibility with custom boardwalk straps. style for days…
but let’s talk organization, shall we? handbags for working women must have a spacious, organized interior so you can not only hold your essentials but find them. there’s no room for compromise. i designed the wonder as a larger, more refined crossbody bag that you could wear and carry for work/commuting, travel, the gym and everything in between. one of the best handbags for work, it offers a front zip pocket for handy access to your earbuds (a commuter must-have) and keys, back slide pocket for folders/notebooks/files, padded laptop pocket, and plenty more essential storage. i love that i can tuck my jetty clutch-wallet and without adding any bulk! what a helpful, modern wonder.
some of us don’t need to carry everything to work. enter the medium crossbody. medium crossbodies are not too big, not too small, just right bags. aka the best handbags for workand every day.
think a medium crossbody can’t compete with other professional women’s bags? you haven’t met the amuse. like our other shortyLOVE bags, i designed this medium crossbody to be softer, smarter and more organized. that means having a plush but structured shape for comfortable carrying. removable and adjustable straps that actually feel good across your shoulders. high-quality hardware. water-resistant nylon twill fabric that’s as stylish as it is easy to clean. and, of course, simple organization — just slip your phone into the front zip pocket, slide your tablet and book in the generous interior and you’re ready to go. and with multiple colorways, you always have a bag to match your outfit!
work can be a pain. but finding the perfect professional women’s bag shouldn’t be. that’s why i design smarter and more organized handbags for working women, students, travelers, and every human in between.we all deserve a better bag.
crossbody bag. tote. backpack. big. small. happy medium. which do you think is the best handbag for work? whatever style you end up choosing, it should solve problems and make your life just a little bit easier — a better bag can do that!
xo — sloane
