7 Gifts From Nordstrom That Grads Will *Actually* Love — Even Years Later

Rather than gifting a briefcase, an elegant tote bag takes the same practical idea but brings the style. A Gucci Leather Tote Bag ($950) will not only follow her from job to job but is versatile enough to wear in casual settings too.

"At my college graduation, my aunt and uncle gave me a classic Gucci tote bag that could be used to carry my laptop, wallet, and the rest of my everyday essentials. The bag, with its interlocking double Gs, can still be found on my shoulder 20 years later. I love how versatile it is — taking me from the office to dinner with friends. Every time I pull it out of the closet, I think of my relatives and how exciting it was to share my graduation with them." — Rebecca Gruber, vice president, native content