These Work Bags Will Make Your Outfits Look Chic From A To B

DeMellier should be your first port of call for smart work bags that mean business. The Vancouver Tote, available in four neutral shades, fits a 13-inch laptop and contains two slip pockets and one zipped pocket for your purse and iPhone.

Equestrian-inspired, this sophisticated shoulder bag from Ralph Lauren's American In Paris edit has an adjustable leather strap, interior zip pocket and magnetic snap closure. We love this deep bottle green, but it's also available in red if you like to make more of a statement.

Ally Capellino's waxed cotton rucksack is definitely sleek enough to pass muster in the office - and can be carried on your back or as a tote bag. It also has a leather base for sturdiness and a padded section for your tech.

The commuter's perfect companion, this minimalist bag fits a 16" laptop, is waterproof, and has a detachable shoulder strap and a top-zip closure for extra security. It's lightweight, comfortable to carry and has pockets and compartments for your every need.

Fiorelli's best-selling Finley backpack comes in a variety of colours, but we love this green colourway for a rich splash of colour in a sea of black and tan. Plus, get 40% off until Sunday 17th December using the code ‘GIFT’ at checkout. It's a win-win.

The North Face's tote is the ultimate bag for commuting in the rain thanks to its water-repellent finish. It also has space for a 13" inch laptop and an external water bottle pocket so that you'll always be hydrated on the move.

A little more informal than your average work bag, Ganni's leopard-print tote will still be the envy of your colleagues.

Tory Burch's basketweave tote is the perfect summer work bag for obvious reasons. As well as being a breath of fresh air to your fellow commuters, it fits a laptop up to 15".

The bag collaboration to end all bag collaborations - Eastpak x Telfar - produced a near-perfect work bag, transforming the latter's cult shopper into a tote bag that can be worn on your back. Genius.

Arket's capacious multi-pocket tote bag is ideal if you like to carry the kitchen sink to the office (despite repeated warnings from your osteopath).

For a stealth wealth take on the work bag, it's got to be this textured leather take by Serapian. Its 'Rugiada' leather has a fine-grain texture that's supple but robust. Perfect for carrying your belongings from front door to desk.

Rains' Texel Tote Backpack is billed as a hybrid utility bag designed for short travel. Waterproof with two front pockets and a main compartment that contains mesh pockets, zip pockets and a padded laptop sleeve for 15" devices, we can confirm that it's the ultimate.

With three spacious compartments, including enough space to slip your laptop inside, Whistles' tote is a no-muss, no-fuss work bag.

This weekend backpack is also a great work bag if, for example, you tend to cart your gym kit back and forth. Or if you like to do your food shop on the way home from the station. Either way, it features a 15" laptop pocket, zip pockets, interior slip pockets and not one but two water bottle holders for one-the-move hydration.

Longchamp is famous for its casual yet chic weekend bags but it also does a brisk trade in leather work bags, like this extra-large style with an eye-catching bamboo clasp.

This logoed canvas tote has a touch more personality than your average work bag. Well, it is Miu Miu.

Aspinal does the ultimate polished yet pared-back work bag. Available in shiny black 'croc', smooth tan and black saffiano, with a multitude of internal pockets, it can also accommodate a 14" laptop.