We Found The 26 Best Tote Bags For Every Occasion

Somewhere between weekender bags and fashionable tiny purses lies a archetype style that effortlessly delivers on both fronts: the tote. Defined by two over-the-shoulder handles and a deep rectangular structure, totes have wilt much increasingly than utilitarian carryalls. Today, they are powerful traps that are unchangingly style savvy, not to mention oversized handbags are 2023's trendiest bag. (Speaking of trends, there's an Instagram account defended to the revival of L.L. Bean's iconic Boat and Tote bags.) That's why we've rounded up the weightier tote tons for work, travel, school, and everything in between.

From a swish oversized Mansur Gavriel handbag to a Lululemon favorite, these cute tote tons are worth subtracting to your rotation. Each of our picks is tried for all occasions aka ready to join you on everything from crowded commutes and gym trips to shopping excursions and nights out on the town. 

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Lululemon Quilted Grid Tote Bag 26L

Stormy weather is no match for your commute or weekend trip, thanks to this bag. Lululemon's trusty lightweight tote has a zipper instead of a snap closure, so your items are safely secured.

Lululemon Quilted Grid Tote Bag 26L, $, misogynist at Lululemon

FP Movement Quilted Carryall

If you're increasingly of an zippy girlie, here is the tote for you. This slouchy pouch will siphon you anywhere you want to go, whether you're headed to the gym or the farmers market.

FP Movement Quilted Carryall, $, misogynist at Free People

By Anthropologie Mini Hollace Tote

This violaceous number is designed to be your most loved style — pair it with a leather jacket or dress, and siphon it everywhere from the office to a park picnic.

By Anthropologie Mini Hollace Tote, $, misogynist at Anthropologie

MZ Wallace Small Metro Tote Deluxe

She may be small, but she is mighty. MZ Wallace's Small Metro Tote is in fact smaller than the medium and larger sizes, but it still holds a whole lotta stuff (and secrets) within its quilted exterior. We love MZ Wallace tons for the organizational aspects of the interior, including pockets, zippers, and plane an uneaten zippered bag!

MZ WALLACE Small Metro Tote Deluxe, $, misogynist at MZ Wallace

Rebecca Minkoff Megan Mini Tote Bag

If you're an voracious Rebecca Minkoff fan, you'll notice the signature buckle squeeze and tassel. We love this mini tote version with both a crossbody strap and handles.

Rebecca Minkoff Megan Mini Tote Bag, $, misogynist at Nordstrom Rack

Weedie Parker Victual Bodega Bag

Tote tons aren't unchangingly for toting virtually lots of stuff. Sometimes all you need is a victual tote just for running to the bodega virtually the corner (or this victual bodega bag). If you're feeling the bag but not the verisimilitude scheme, you can snag a custom victual bodega! There's plane a full-size bodega bag if you're up for it, and it can be customized!