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SCL · Jun 15th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Not really a briefcase...

Must be able to handle a small laptop...

Appreciate any feedback.

Lululala · Jun 15th, 2009, 10:04 PM

I would suggest a Roma. It can fit a really small laptop.

gingerale · Jun 15th, 2009, 10:15 PM

yes defintely a roma. i use mine for work. it looks smart and yet a bit slouchy at the same time, i love it.

ReRe · Jun 15th, 2009, 10:18 PM

I love my Roma's but never tried to fit a laptop...does it work with the 3 compartments.

sngsk · Jun 15th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Another vote for the Roma- best looking bag for work imo. Laptop will definitely have to be one of the smaller models to fit though.

CaliforniaGal · Jun 15th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Umm what about the "No-Name-Cinched-tote-convertible-handle-Bella" .. is it big enough?

CaliforniaGal · Jun 15th, 2009, 11:14 PM

..this one..

shih_tzu_lover · Jun 15th, 2009, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGal

Umm what about the "No-Name-Cinched-tote-convertible-handle-Bella" .. is it big enough?

I have the no-name tote and I love it. However, my laptop and file folders would definitely not fit....but what about the big square seamless tote -- the bag that retails at $3,680? It's big enough -- I don't know if it's sturdy enough though...

PorscheGirl · Jun 16th, 2009, 01:35 AM

I carry my cabat to work every day. Laptop fits easily!

CaliforniaGal · Jun 16th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Large Capri? (It's so easy to spend someone else's $$$ !!!)

SCL · Jun 16th, 2009, 11:41 PM

^ lol!

C_24 · Jun 17th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Cabat sounds like a good idea, the two layers make it sturdy enough. I wouldn't worry about the size of your laptop, but the weight. Bottega's leather can hold up pretty sturdily, but a 5 pound laptop could make it sag in the long run (I always see the leather around the handles stretch on my tote whenever I carry my laptop, so I try not to do it so often)

kicksarefortwids · Jun 17th, 2009, 03:12 PM

personally i wouldn't use one of the lambskin woven bags for a laptop -- i would use a plain deerskin bag with woven accents. i don't have one in mind but i'm sure bv has something that fits the bill.

annie9999 · Jun 17th, 2009, 03:58 PM

i don't carry my laptop often but when i do it is in a nappa cabat and so far no problem. i also take a class and carry books and no problem- but this is only once a week.

Jun 15th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#1
SCL OP Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,986	Best work bag? Not really a briefcase... Must be able to handle a small laptop... Appreciate any feedback.
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Jun 15th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#2
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456	I would suggest a Roma. It can fit a really small laptop.
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456

Jun 15th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#3
gingerale Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 438	yes defintely a roma. i use mine for work. it looks smart and yet a bit slouchy at the same time, i love it.
gingerale Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 438

Jun 15th, 2009, 11:08 PM	#5
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 498	Another vote for the Roma- best looking bag for work imo. Laptop will definitely have to be one of the smaller models to fit though.
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Jun 15th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#6
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,128	Umm what about the "No-Name-Cinched-tote-convertible-handle-Bella" .. is it big enough?
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,128

Jun 15th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#4
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,392	I love my Roma's but never tried to fit a laptop...does it work with the 3 compartments.

Jun 16th, 2009, 01:35 AM	#9
PorscheGirl Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 297	I carry my cabat to work every day. Laptop fits easily!
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Jun 16th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#10
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,128	Large Capri? (It's so easy to spend someone else's $$$ !!!)
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,128

Jun 16th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#11
SCL OP Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,986	^ lol!
SCL OP Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,986	__________________

Jun 17th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#12
C_24 -Claus- Joined: May 2007 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 1,571	Cabat sounds like a good idea, the two layers make it sturdy enough. I wouldn't worry about the size of your laptop, but the weight. Bottega's leather can hold up pretty sturdily, but a 5 pound laptop could make it sag in the long run (I always see the leather around the handles stretch on my tote whenever I carry my laptop, so I try not to do it so often)

Jun 17th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#13
kicksarefortwids Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,767	personally i wouldn't use one of the lambskin woven bags for a laptop -- i would use a plain deerskin bag with woven accents. i don't have one in mind but i'm sure bv has something that fits the bill.
kicksarefortwids Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,767

Jun 17th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#14
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,641	i don't carry my laptop often but when i do it is in a nappa cabat and so far no problem. i also take a class and carry books and no problem- but this is only once a week.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,641

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