All summer long I’ve been carting my stuff around in one of the many black fabric bags that I’ve amassed over the years (where do they all come from?!). Unfortunately they’re no good for rainy days and they’re not really going to work with a winter coat, so I’m looking for an upgrade. I want a bag in a similar style, that’s smart enough for work, but big enough to hold my entire life, including a laptop, book, notebook, pens, phone, camera, chargers, make-up bag, wallet and keys. Here’s five I’ve found, starting at a budget-friendly £14.99.

Tote Bag, £28, asos

The smartest of the five bags I’ve found, this is made of a leather-look fabric so great if you don’t do leather and there’s a zipped compartment to help keep your valuables safe.
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Shoulder Bag, £14.99, H&M

Another faux leather bag, this is a more casual slouchy style with an adjustable shoulder strap, one large compartment and three inner compartments, so you could, in theory at least, keep your stuff quite organised.
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Leather Tote, £95, & Other Stories

The most expensive of the five bags I’ve found, I very much like the simple shape, flap top and cracked leather fabric that gives it, as they put it, an edgy-chic kinda look.
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Leather Shopper, £38, Oasis

A simple classic style with strong and sturdy leather handles, this would work with almost any winter look and is plenty big enough for lugging around, well, everything you could possibly need.
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Leather Shopper, £79.99, Zara

Zara can always be relied on for covetable classic-with-a-twist accessories and this shopper is a case in point. The plaited handles provide an interesting detail and the zipped compartment will help keep your stuff safe.
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What style bag will you be toting your stuff around in this season? Seen any totes at not crazy prices that fit my brief? Do share!