Between laptops, beauty products, and emergency snacks, itty-bitty shoulder bags don't always cut it when you're running around. You need something sturdy that'll fit all the essentials, but at the same time, you'd like an everyday bag that's super stylish, too. Finding that option that combines the best of both worlds — something that's just as cute as it is practical — hasn't proven to be easy.
To help you find the one that your life has been missing, we rounded up a handful of chic and useful options that make carrying all the necessities easy. From brands like Cuyana, H&M, and Tory Burch, there's no shortage of good finds here. Keep reading to shop them all and find your match.
— Additional reporting by Samantha Sutton
This Cuyana Tall Structured Leather Tote ($215) is a chic choice.
This Telfar Large Pool Blue Shopping Bag ($257) comes in so many fun color choices and three different sizes.
Try something different and snag this cool Coach 42 With Rainbow Signature Rexy Tote ($195).
This Dagne Dover Large Allyn Leather Tote ($345) has so many useful pockets.
This popular MZ Wallace Medium Metro Tote ($225) is truly a bag you can take anywhere.
This new Mansur Gavriel Reversible Pillow Tote Bag ($795) is at the top of our wish list.
Add a pop of color to any look with the Kurt Geiger London Violet Leather Tote ($115, originally $229).
We love that this Rebecca Minkoff Nylon Tote ($145) is lightweight and has a zipper.
All your friends will want to know where this cool Agnes Baddoo Sac 1 Leather Tote ($595) is from.
This Cuyana Trapeze Satchel ($395) features so many useful pockets inside, including a slot specifically for your laptop.
This Lauren Ralph Lauren Dryden Marcy Leather Tote ($268) features a second strap you can carry on your shoulder.
The front pocket on this Kintu New York Tote ($795) is so useful.
This Tory Burch Perry Tote ($348) features a zip interior pocket that can hold your laptop. Plus, it comes in so many colors.
The Coach Charlie Carryall 40 Tote ($425) is always a good choice.
This Madewell The Zip-Top Medium Transport Leather Tote ($178) is a bestseller.
This lightweight Baggu Cloud Bag ($52) is easy and comfortable to carry all day long.