17 Best Tote Bags for Women 2023

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Canvas, straw, and leather totes for a stylish schlep.

With our everyday essentials, laptops, and layering pieces, it can often feel like we are quite literally carrying the world on our shoulders. Once you've come around to realize that those flimsy disposable canvas bags aren't cut out for your schlepping or sartorial needs, it's time to step up your bag game.

More than just a fashion accessory, a quality tote is a versatile investment that can combine your personal style with functionality for years to come. The best tote bags offer a spacious and useful design for storing, organizing, and carrying all of your most-reached-for items. Whether you're on the market for a sleek leather style for work, a waterproof or canvas carryall for the beach, or a summery straw version, we've curated the best tote bags to suit your needs.

K. Carroll is a women-owned and -operated small business with accessible and practical goods. It's no wonder that its simple yet spacious Taylor tote made it to Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2021. It comes in 10 colors, from this everyday camel to bright blue and pink.

A Telfar bag in stock and on sale? Add this stylish and durable Eastpak collab canvas tote to your cart before it's too late!

This neoprene expandable and adjustable shoulder bag has consistently topped our list of beach totes. It's super lightweight and can easily hold several towels plus your favorite beach read.

Whether you're using it for work, travel, or everyday wear, Coach's classic crossgrain leather tote bag is a smart investment that you'll keep going back to over the years. Did we mention that it's seriously marked down?

Nothing says classic Americana summer like the iconic L.L. Bean boat tote, which is available in four sizes. Handmade from heavy-duty canvas, these were designed to last for years to come. Add a monogram or cheeky saying to make it uniquely yours.

Steele Canvas Basket Corp's roomy tote bags are crafted from waterproof, tear-resistant nylon that repels sand. These fabulous oversize totes come in six different colors, from neutrals like gray and taupe to cheery shades like yellow, orange, and blue.

This striped mini tote bag comes in golden yellow and pink with the option to personalize it using your initial. It can be used with the top handles or as a crossbody.

Marc Jacobs may as well be synonymous with the multifaceted tote bag. The Tote Bag has a simple yet durable utilitarian design, plus inner and top zippers to keep your things secure.

Lululemon's convertible tote can also be worn as a crossbody. We love the quilted puffer design, and that it's made from water-repellent fabric. If you're looking for something with a bit more room, it also comes in an oversize version.

Mango's minimalist shopper tote is a stylish solution for lugging all your essentials. While we like this summery off-white hue, it also comes in black and tan.

With their premium materials and design, Paravel bags consistently appear on Oprah Daily lists, like the fold-up travel backpack from Oprah's Favorite Things. Its upcycled Cabana tote is oversize to fit all your necessities and has premium finishes like a water-resistant interior lining, slip pockets, and vegan leather trim. Plus, you can personalize the Cabana tote with hand-painting or embroidery to make it your own.

It makes sense that Longchamp's Le Pilage bags are built to last because they never go out of style. This is the orignal nylon tote, and it's now available in every color from black and navy to brights like pink and bright green.

Loewe's small straw bag looks chic for a beach holiday or everyday toting. Why not invest in a happiness-inducing luxury bag that's also perfectly sized to hold your everyday essentials?

This affordable shopper is crafted from braided paper straw and adorned with delicate fringe at the top. Its black-and-white graphic print adds a touch of sophistication, while the spacious open compartment and two handles make it a perfect companion for your daily adventures.

Thanks to its reversible design, you can choose from two of La DoubleJ's statement Italian prints. This stretch-cotton tote has dual top handles and plenty of space inside for all your beach or market essentials.

Cuyana's effortlessly stylish tote is made from dreamy Italian leather that only gets better with age. It comes in eight different colors, from classic black and taupe to summery sage and bright coral.

MMK's scratch-resistant leather makes this shoulder bag ideal for travel and everyday wear. The sleek and structured Jet Set tote has plenty of interior and exterior pockets to organize all your necessities.

Sara Klausing covers all things fashion and style for Oprah Daily.

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