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11 Spring Work Totes

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on May 10, 2012
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The Poised Professional
The Poised Professional

The faux animal skin keeps things trendy, and the classic silhouette makes it appropriate for those oh-so-important meetings.
BCBGeneration Bridgette tote, $59.94 at DSW.

The Whimsical Creative
The Whimsical Creative

What’s not to love about a roomy tote with leather trim and pretty polka dots? Large enough to hold books, a camera and notebooks, this bag is perfect for the creative professional.

Riley Dot tote, $220 at Rennes.

The Trendsetter
The Trendsetter

Snakeskin and color-blocking make this sturdy tote a trendy statement-maker.
Vince Camuto Phoebe tote, $198 at Piperlime.

The Prepster
The Prepster

Stripes, a monogram, and a nautical design make this bag ideal for any collar-popping, pearl-wearing gal. Even better? There are tons of different monogram and design options, from preppy elephants to starfish.

Hadley tote, $325 at Iomoi.

The Nonprofit Professional
The Nonprofit Professional

This casual striped tote is ideal for carrying around the basics, and doubles as a grocery or farmers market bag on the weekends.

Striped tote, $10 at Forever 21.

The Classic Beauty
The Classic Beauty

Diane von Furstenberg can do no wrong, and she certainly didn’t with this classic bag. The kelly green gives it a little personality and allows it to be on-trend without being over the top.

Drew bucket leather tote, $545 at DVF.

The Cool Girl
The Cool Girl

This sleek tote’s metallic color-blocked bottom gives it just enough edge to take it from girl-next-door to seriously cool.
Color Block Shopper, $36.36 at ASOS.

The Eclectic
The Eclectic

A trendy Aztec-inspired print and a satchel style make this colorful bag a vibrant office accessory.

Aztec overnight bag, $68 at Miss Selfridge.

The Minimalist
The Minimalist

Sometimes less is more, as the case with this simple white style. It can be worn with anything and will stand the test of time.

Marcella leather tote, $120 at Banana Republic.

The Modernist
The Modernist

This utilitarian tote is sleek and graphic. The muted palette makes it versatile enough to go with just about anything in your closet.
Vinyl shopper, $99.90 at Zara.

The Bargain Babe
The Bargain Babe

This looks a lot more expensive than its $30 price tag.

Merona camel ostrich tote, $29.99 at Target.

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