Your Understated Work Purse

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#47
reginaPhalange said:
Mine would be the Celine Medium Cabas Phantom Tote in Black ♥ I also just purchased a new Celine Small Vertical Cabas tote which I’m excited to use for work! If it’s just a quick trip into the office or I’m at a conference I usually use my Black Gucci Soho Disco
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I love how you carefully selected everything so that it would match. Also, the champagne pouch is soooo cute with that little cork pull tab! :loveeyes: :nuts:
 
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#48
ItsPurseonal said:
I have the largest size, just called the Maestra I think. It fits my 13” laptop which is what I needed, and it works great for travel and public transit since it converts to a backpack. If you need to carry a laptop, it definitely won’t fit in the smaller sizes as it is a snug fit in my bag. Definitely not cheap but I do think the quality is very high - I’ve been using it daily for several months and it still looks brand new. It’s similar to LV canvas in that way. If you want a luxurious feeling leather, though, this probably isn’t the bag for you
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do you convert the strap from shoulder to backpack or vice versa often?
I tried in the store today and it wasnt a smooth process.
I'd imagine it could be effortful when I am in the street with all the stuff packed inside. It is quite heavy too, the bag itself.
 
#49
dreamalittledream said:
do you convert the strap from shoulder to backpack or vice versa often?
I tried in the store today and it wasnt a smooth process.
I'd imagine it could be effortful when I am in the street with all the stuff packed inside. It is quite heavy too, the bag itself.
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No, it is a hassle I agree. The straps did soften a little so it wasn't quite so hard to maneuver but it's not something I'd want to do every day
 
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#51
dreamalittledream said:
do you convert the strap from shoulder to backpack or vice versa often?
I tried in the store today and it wasnt a smooth process.
I'd imagine it could be effortful when I am in the street with all the stuff packed inside. It is quite heavy too, the bag itself.
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I have the Maestra Mini. In terms of converting it from a shoulder bag to a backpack, I personally don’t find it difficult. I don’t mind doing the frequent conversation. However, I’ll say it’s not that comfortable as a backpack - it’s ok, but not the best.

I still like the bag though. This is what I use when I don’t want to carry my more logo-focused bags.
 
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#52
PineappleMinnie said:
I have the Maestra Mini. In terms of converting it from a shoulder bag to a backpack, I personally don’t find it difficult. I don’t mind doing the frequent conversation. However, I’ll say it’s not that comfortable as a backpack - it’s ok, but not the best.

I still like the bag though. This is what I use when I don’t want to carry my more logo-focused bags.
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Thank you for your sharing. I got the midi one with vegan pecan! Loving it
 
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#53
I have italian bags to use to work :)

Giudi ( my only black tote bag )
Laura di Maggio ( my favourite navy blue bag, avatar :D )
Max Mara Plage small size ( the brown one )

I would never take my LV DE bag to work, no way.
 
#54
I also cannot have a splashy bag for work. I spent a lot of time trying to find one that was appropriate. The biggest problem I had were straps. It seems every tote out there have the skinny NF type strap. I am not a fan of that look and I don’t think they would support what I need to carry.

Ultimately, I had a tote made by a wonderful seller on Etsy. I was able to customize it exactly as I needed and the leather is beautiful and will last forever. It’s simple and gorgeous and takes a beating. Not only did the seller do what I asked for they came up with a couple extras based upon what I had said my needs would be.

Anyway, always an option.
 
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#55
A1aGypsy said:
I also cannot have a splashy bag for work. I spent a lot of time trying to find one that was appropriate. The biggest problem I had were straps. It seems every tote out there have the skinny NF type strap. I am not a fan of that look and I don’t think they would support what I need to carry.

Ultimately, I had a tote made by a wonderful seller on Etsy. I was able to customize it exactly as I needed and the leather is beautiful and will last forever. It’s simple and gorgeous and takes a beating. Not only did the seller do what I asked for they came up with a couple extras based upon what I had said my needs would be.

Anyway, always an option.
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Try with another strap ;)
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#57
I use a large Coach Borough for my laptop and other work items.

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Usually I also wear a second bag which will be paired with my outfit. I do wear some of my fancier bags like Chanel or Prada to the office here and there, but for large events like our conferences I usually wear something classy but under the radar like my Valextra.

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#58
Jereni said:
I use a large Coach Borough for my laptop and other work items.

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Usually I also wear a second bag which will be paired with my outfit. I do wear some of my fancier bags like Chanel or Prada to the office here and there, but for large events like our conferences I usually wear something classy but under the radar like my Valextra.

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I'm a fan of the borough and I have one in medium but I find it to he so heavy and can't imagine having to carry it with a laptop!
 
#59
Because of the weight of leather, I tend to use a canvas tote (mine is the Bellroy Tokyo Tote Compact). They have a premium version with more leather detailing. I really enjoy that one as it fits my 13” laptop and everything else I need for work.
 
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#60
I have the big massive Telfar tote in green. I don't get my colleagues who carry a bag with a wallet and phone, a laptop bag and a lunch bag. Just get one big bag...
 
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