Recommend Your Tote!

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I am struggling to find the perfect tote, and I'd love to see what y'all have and recommend!

I am 5'10", and I definitely like a larger bag. I am looking for something that is nice enough to go to work, but casual enough to wear with lululemon. I definitely don't baby my bags, so durability is important! I'm currently using a Michael Kors XL Jet Set tote in Saffiano (and I don't love the interior pockets) or a Longchamp with a purse.

The ones I have or have considered so far are:
Goyard St Louis - Would get this in a heartbeat if there weren't so many quality issues. This is the right size, weight, and seems to strike the right balance between dressed up or down (if you get a classic neutral). I just can't get over the corner wear and use suggestions (nothing as heavy as a laptop!).
LV Neverfull GM - Love these as well, especially for the durability, but I just can't see any of the canvas patterns working in all the settings I need.
Chanel GST - Too heavy and structured; not quite big enough.
Chanel Execuvtive/Cerf Tote - Not quite visually exciting enough.

What am I missing?! I know there are some great totes out there!
 
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Chase Amie absolutely adores her Tory Burch Perry Tote. It has seemed to hold up well and works in both settings you mentioned.
I have a Michael Kors Mae Tote that I really like, but you have to be a fun of a slouchy tote with no pockets.
If you like rustic leather that is really sturdy, I like the Etsy seller HawksandDoves, and you can customize your tote as well.
 
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christinemliu said:
Chase Amie absolutely adores her Tory Burch Perry Tote. It has seemed to hold up well and works in both settings you mentioned.
I have a Michael Kors Mae Tote that I really like, but you have to be a fun of a slouchy tote with no pockets.
If you like rustic leather that is really sturdy, I like the Etsy seller HawksandDoves, and you can customize your tote as well.
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Thanks for the recommendations! I will definitely check those out. I am open to a range of designers if I can get the functionality I want. And if it's less expensive, that just leaves more for another bag!
 
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I've just been on a major tote hunt. I looked at:
Saint Laurent shopper tote - light, elegant, understated, no inside pockets but pouch included.
Tod's Joy bag - very well-made, lovely colors, detachable inner pockets, but ultimately too unstructured for me.
Burberry grainy leather tote - high quality, transforms into a narrower bag if you close the sides, but slightly too wide for me otherwise.
Lanvin small shopper - gorgeous leather, lightweight, no inside pockets but pouch included.
To my surprise I ended up with a Mulberry Tessie tote in oxblood. It's my first Mulberry, and I've been a bit reluctant towards this brand because of quality issues of late. However, the bag I purchased seems very well done and when I tried it on it was love at first sight. It just looked right you know?
My second choice would be the Lanvin, loved that too.
Hope this helps a bit!
 
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BagMadness said:
I've just been on a major tote hunt. I looked at:
Saint Laurent shopper tote - light, elegant, understated, no inside pockets but pouch included.
Tod's Joy bag - very well-made, lovely colors, detachable inner pockets, but ultimately too unstructured for me.
Burberry grainy leather tote - high quality, transforms into a narrower bag if you close the sides, but slightly too wide for me otherwise.
Lanvin small shopper - gorgeous leather, lightweight, no inside pockets but pouch included.
To my surprise I ended up with a Mulberry Tessie tote in oxblood. It's my first Mulberry, and I've been a bit reluctant towards this brand because of quality issues of late. However, the bag I purchased seems very well done and when I tried it on it was love at first sight. It just looked right you know?
My second choice would be the Lanvin, loved that too.
Hope this helps a bit!
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Thank you so much! Glad to know I'm not the only one looking in a million different places! Off to research your suggestions!
 
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I use a Dooney & Bourke "Tobi" tote for travel. I find that it can fit a ton but not very structured.

I too have been thinking of getting a luxury branded tote, but I'm a stickler for one with a zip closure, not one that's gaping open or just has a magnet. So far I'm SOL trying to find one that fits that zipper criteria...
 
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applecidered said:
I use a Dooney & Bourke "Tobi" tote for travel. I find that it can fit a ton but not very structured.

I too have been thinking of getting a luxury branded tote, but I'm a stickler for one with a zip closure, not one that's gaping open or just has a magnet. So far I'm SOL trying to find one that fits that zipper criteria...
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There is the Louis Vuitton Totally, the Cuyana Classic Zipper Tote, the Coach Turnlock Tote, and Etsy seller HawksandDoves totes can be customized with a zipper...Just totes I have looked at recently. I actually am thinking of getting the Cuyana Oversized Carryall because of the zipper...It's really huge though.
 
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christinemliu said:
There is the Louis Vuitton Totally, the Cuyana Classic Zipper Tote, the Coach Turnlock Tote, and Etsy seller HawksandDoves totes can be customized with a zipper...Just totes I have looked at recently. I actually am thinking of getting the Cuyana Oversized Carryall because of the zipper...It's really huge though.
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Thanks! Those are good suggestions. I might also have to add that I'm a stickler for leather over canvas. So that makes my search a bit more difficult. I'll look into those you mentioned!
 
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Phiomega said:
Chanel Spring Summer 2017 has this tote:
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I got the small version recently and loving it; the double handle is very useful. It is light, stylish, but discreet enough...
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I've seen this one and it's gorgeous! I LOVE the double handle, and the look is exactly interesting enough, but not too much. I was assuming it would be heavy and thought the large might not be quite big enough, but if it's light, I'll have to look closer at this one!
 
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applecidered said:
I use a Dooney & Bourke "Tobi" tote for travel. I find that it can fit a ton but not very structured.

I too have been thinking of getting a luxury branded tote, but I'm a stickler for one with a zip closure, not one that's gaping open or just has a magnet. So far I'm SOL trying to find one that fits that zipper criteria...
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I think if I was looking for a zipper, I might go with one of the more structured Goyards, but if you strictly prefer leather, that does make it a little more challenging of a search!
 
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