Do you have a tote bag in your handbag collection? If not, you really need to fix that, trust us! You won't find a more versatile bag - there’s room for everything you could possibly need, plus extra handy pockets to store your valuables. So whether you’re heading to the shops, stashing your laptop to go to the office or packing your gym kit for a workout session, it does the job, guaranteed.
HELLO!'s Carla Challis is with me on this one. "I've used a tote bag since school - really, is there a more stylish bag to chuck all your stuff into? I prefer a tote to a backpack as it can be scrunched up when empty (even some leather ones) and looks smarter, in my opinion.
- Best canvas option: H&M Canvas Tote Bag, £14.99 / $19.99
- Suede tote bag: M&S Autograph Brown Suede Tote Bag, £130 / £229
- Best leather tote bag: Longchamp Le Pliage Extra M Tote Bag, £445 / $575
- Best ladies' work bag: Coach Willow Tote Bag In Colorblock, £375 / $325
- Best designer tote bag: Chloé Summer Banana Crocheted Faux Raffia Tote Bag, £890 / $1,290
- Best large tote bag: Anya Hindmarch Eyes Shopping Tote, £450 / $600
- Quilted tote bag: Dune London Quilted Tote Bag, £149 / $210
"Right now, I use a structured leather one for work, to house my laptop to and from the office, and a soft canvas one for days out with my little one. We don't travel light, so it's an essential for everything from her water bottle to her fold-up scooter."
These roomy bags are amazing – but there are so many to choose from. To help you find the best one for your needs, we’ve rounded up the best you can buy online in 2025 from designer to high street – just keep scrolling.
How we chose the best tote bags
- Price: We wanted to cover all budgets, so you’ll find investment designer tote bags in this roundup along with high-street options that won’t break the bank.
- Personal experience: There’s not a member of the HELLO! Online shopping team who doesn’t own a trusty tote bag - we included the tried and tested tote bags we love
- Reviews: Where it wasn’t possible to try the model ourselves, we focused on reviews, and only included tote bags that received a high number of positive reviews.
- Size: A good tote bag should be nice and roomy, but there will be times you don’t want it to be too large. We’ve included medium sizes as well as larger totes and weekend bags
Best tote bags for women 2025
1/11
Anya Hindmarch Eyes Shopping Tote
© Anya Hindmarch- Colour: Black
- Size: 33cm x 58cm x 26cm
- Handle drop: Unknown
- Material: Regenerated ECONYL nylon, calf leather
- Closure: Zip
- Interior zip pocket? Open closure
- Washing instructions: Wipe clean only
Editor's Note: "A roomy, designer tote bag that won’t break the bank? Don’t mind if we do. The Anya Hindmarch Eyes tote is super popular on Instagram and it’s multi-use. It has twin handles, a large interior compartment and a handy zip pocket on the interior."
2/11
Chloé Summer Banana Crocheted Faux Raffia Tote Bag
© Chloe- Colour: Black, Pastel pink, Leaf green, Fuschia, Blue
- Size: 35cm x 34cm x 1cm
- Handle drop: 21cm
- Material: Cellulose paper and calfskin
- Closure: Open top
- Interior zip pocket? No
- Washing instructions: Specialist clean only
Editor's Note: "Do you have a beach holiday planned? This is the tote bag to be seen with this season. This sizeable faux raffia tote is roomy, and it's available in other colours if you looking for something a bit more out there. To make this product, Chloé worked with Leather Working Group (LWG) certified leather manufacturers. LWG certifies tanneries based on their water and energy usage, management of chemicals, solid waste, and wastewater."
3/11
Longchamp Le Pliage Extra M Tote Bag
© Longchamp- Colour: 6 options
- Size: 26.5cm x 15.5cm x 10.4cm
- Handle drop: 21cm
- Material: Cowhide leather
- Closure: Zip and snap button
- Interior zip pocket? 2 interior pockets but no zip
- Washing instructions: Specialist clean only
Editor's Note: "No tote bag round-up would be complete without Longchamp. Their classic medium-sized canvas totes are available in a rainbow of colours and are built to last. Kate Middleton loves these totes - which have sold over 30 million - and we totally understand why. While your typical Longchamp is made out of durable, weather-resistant recycled polyamide canvas this one I've suggested here is leather which is ever so chic."
4/11
M&S Autograph Brown Suede Tote Bag
© M&S- Colour: Chocolate brown
- Size: 29cm x 38cm x 22cm
- Handle drop: Not specified
- Material: 100% leather
- Closure: Zip
- Interior zip pocket? Yes
- Washing instructions: Wipe clean
Editor's Note: "This roomy suede tote is made of luxe leather and features an internal zipped and pouch pocket to keep valuables safe. It shuts via a zip closure and is big enough for all the essentials without being heavy when full. This is a designer-inspired bag that will get you countless compliments."
5/11
Coach Willow Tote Bag In Colorblock
© Coach- Colour: Colorblock
- Size: 10.75" x 15.75" x 5.75"
- Handle drop: 11.5"
- Material: Polished pebble leather
- Closure: Turnlock, magnetic snap
- Interior zip pocket? Yes
- Washing instructions: Wipe clean
Editor's Note: "Coach’s elegant Willow Tote is a great choice if you’re looking for an all-weather ladies work bag. Why? It’s designed with a longer handle drop so it fits comfortably over any coat and the internal zip pocket is perfect for stashing away laptops of up to 13 inches. It’s a big bag, but not too big, iykwim? Just the right size for all the essentials and a few more bits and bobs."
6/11
Kate Spade Suite Large Work Tote
© Kate Spade- Colour: Black, Rose, Lavender
- Size: 12.0" x 17.25" x 5.25"
- Handle drop: 11.5"
- Material: Crossgrain leather, faille lining
- Closure: Magnetic snap closure
- Interior zip pocket? Yes
- Washing instructions: Specialist clean only
Editor's Note: "If you’re after a roomy leather tote in a nice bright hue, Kate Spade’s offering is fab. You’ll be surprised at the amount of things you can fit in this chic tote bag – which has an interior zip pocket. Although the straps are thin, they're comfortable and they never seem to struggle, even when the bag is fully loaded."
7/11
Michael Kors Laila Medium Pebbled Leather Tote Bag
© Michael Kors- Colour: Black, Pink, Sand, and Blue
- Size: 10.25” x 14.5” x 5.75”
- Handle drop: 10.5”
- Material: Pebbled leather
- Closure: Zip closure
- Interior zip pocket? Yes - removable pouch
- Washing instructions: Specialist clean only
Editor's Note: "This super chic Michael Kors number is a great spring time tote bag. The polished hardware offers a touch of glam and if blue isn't your thing, there are other colours to choose from."
8/11
Dune London 'Deliberate XL' Extra Large Woven Shoulder Bag
© Dune London- Colour: RaffiaBlack, Brown, Cream
- Size: 38cm x 50cm x 10cm
- Handle drop: 37cm
- Material: Synthetic
- Closure: Poppers
- Interior zip pocket? Yes
- Washing instructions: Wipe clean
Editor's Note: "It's a go big or go home situation with this tote bag - this XL version of our infamous Deliberate woven shoulder bag is super roomy for those who carry a lot around. It makes for an excellent travel companion! The hand-woven profile closes with a branded popper, and features an additional woven and smooth double zip-up pouch for organised storage."
9/11
Accessorize Starfish Tote Bag In Beige
- Colour: Raffia
- Size: 60cm x 40cm x 40cm
- Handle drop: 8.2cm
- Material: Outer: Paper 90% , Polyurethane (PU) 10% Lining: Lining: Recycled Polyester 100%
- Closure: Zip
- Interior zip pocket? Yes
- Washing instructions: Wipe clean
Editor's note: "Tote bags are a great choice for the beach too! This roomy bag is great for sunshine breaks - it has plenty of room in the main compartment, comfortable faux leather straps and an inside zip compartment for valuables. A beach bag with a zip closure is great for extra peace of mind that nothing is going to go astray."
10/11
Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L
© Lululemon- Colour: Pink, Red, Blue, Black
- Size: 39cm x 39cm x 14cm
- Handle drop: Not specified
- Material: Polyamide
- Closure: Zip
- Interior zip pocket? Two open pockets
- Washing instructions: Wipe clean only
Editor's Note: "I love Lululemon and I think this is a great weekend bag/gym bag. This is a great option if you need to transport your laptop from office to home, and the exterior drop-in pockets have plenty of room for a water bottle, snack, and even a book or two
no rummaging around for a pen or your phone. One happy shopper wrote in the comments section: 'Use this for my daily work commute. It fits everything from my laptop, water bottle and even an extra pair of ballet flats on top of all my daily essentials! Straps are wide enough for even weight distribution despite carrying so much. Considering getting more colors!'"
11/11
H&M Home Cotton Canvas Shopper Tote Bag
© H&M- Colour: Light beige
- Size: 29cm x 28cm x 29cm
- Handle drop: Not specified
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Closure: Open shopper
- Interior zip pocket? External pockets
- Washing instructions: Machine wash at 40°
Editor's Note: The reviews on this bag from the H&M Home department are so good. One states: 'I'm very pleased with this bag. The fabric is robust enough to tote around all the stuff I need for a day out, bottle of water, folding hat, scarf, spare rain jacket, lunchbox etc. It is quite soft, not a stiff canvas, and doesn't stand up fully on it's own but it does mean it's easy to fold up and store.'
"Another writes: 'Thee Perfect baby bag , pockets on the outside hold two full packs of wet wipes each, lots of room for the portable Matt, toys, outfits,bottles, food, muslins nappies etc and some of your own bits , bought in green too'"
