Work bags you'll want to wear any day of the week

Work bags should be functional, hold all of your everyday essentials, but should never, never be boring. Here's why...Five days out of seven, we pack up our office essentials, make our dailycommute, all the while toting some sort of handbag. So why, with such usage,should this piece of arm candy be overlooked?Amal Clooney should be your inspiration. Suitably dressed for her high-flying career, Mrs Clooney is never without some sort of chic work bag. Sure, it's usually something designer and totally not within our reach, but the lesson to learn here is that your work bag should be, and can be, super-stylish.Naturally, certain factors do need to be considered. Those looking to tote a sizeable amount of documents and a laptop should forget anything that doesn t come with a top handle or a shoulder strap.As we generally tend to change-up our workwear wardrobe far less than our off-duty wares, colour choice is crucial. Neutral shades will work with pretty much anything you choose to wear to the office, and can be your go-to season after season.Spend-wise, you don t need to blow the budget to get something ultra-chic. Zara is the destination for smart work bags that hold-all, without compromising onstyle. Plus, prices start from just £39.99.Sophie Hulme, Whistles and Reiss all offer luxe-looking, classic pieces forthose wanting to spend a little more, and looking for something long lasting.And for all those wanting to splash out, you won't be short of choice.Balenciaga has set the bar high on design and elegance. And serious fashion lovers should look to Loewe for something minimal andtimeless for office-appropriate options, that are guaranteed to liven up thatblue shirt and cropped trouser combo in an instant.Click through to shop the ultimate work bag edit

Work bags should be functional, hold all of your everyday essentials, but should never, never be boring. Here's why...Five days out of seven, we pack up our office essentials, make our dailycommute, all the while toting some sort of handbag. So why, with such usage,should this piece of arm candy be overlooked?Amal Clooney should be your inspiration. Suitably dressed for her high-flying career, Mrs Clooney is never without some sort of chic work bag. Sure, it's usually something designer and totally not within our reach, but the lesson to learn here is that your work bag should be, and can be, super-stylish.Naturally, certain factors do need to be considered. Those looking to tote a sizeable amount of documents and a laptop should forget anything that doesn t come with a top handle or a shoulder strap.As we generally tend to change-up our workwear wardrobe far less than our off-duty wares, colour choice is crucial. Neutral shades will work with pretty much anything you choose to wear to the office, and can be your go-to season after season.Spend-wise, you don t need to blow the budget to get something ultra-chic. Zara is the destination for smart work bags that hold-all, without compromising onstyle. Plus, prices start from just £39.99.Sophie Hulme, Whistles and Reiss all offer luxe-looking, classic pieces forthose wanting to spend a little more, and looking for something long lasting.And for all those wanting to splash out, you won't be short of choice.Balenciaga has set the bar high on design and elegance. And serious fashion lovers should look to Loewe for something minimal andtimeless for office-appropriate options, that are guaranteed to liven up thatblue shirt and cropped trouser combo in an instant.Click through to shop the ultimate work bag edit