Fashion

13 Adorable Totes To Take You From Work To The Beach

From your desk to the shore

by Jenna Igneri

When it comes to picking out the perfect summer tote, it’s important to look for something that can double as a bag for both work and play.

It’s all about versatility. Something clean and simple enough for the office but not too fancy to sit in the sand—you know, beach appropriate without screaming “beach,” so you can carry around your lunch alongside your sunblock.

Whether you’re ditching the office early on a summer Friday to hit the beach, or simply looking for just one carryall to bring you from the work week into the weekend, we rounded up 13 of the cutest totes. 

Click through the gallery below to check out our favorite summer picks.

Photo courtesy of Zara

Zara, Tote With Cord Detail, $49.90, available at Zara.

Photo courtesy of Truss

Truss, Medium Horizontal Dip Tote, $180, available at Truss.

Photo courtesy of NYLONshop

Maude, Blue Iridescent Shopper Bag, $55, available at NYLONshop.

Photo courtesy of Want Les Essentiels

Want Les Essentiels, Ohare Shopper Tote, $395, available at Want Les Essentiels.

Photo courtesy of Baggu

Baggu, Duck Bag in ‘Natural Cutout,’ $26, available at Baggu.

Photo courtesy of Bao Bao

Bao Bao Issey Miyake, Prism-1 Tote, $650, available at Bao Bao.

Photo courtesy of Farfetch

Kenzo, Logo Print Tote, $227.51, available at Farfetch.

Photo courtesy of Henri Bendel

Henri Bendel, Belport Woven Beach Tote, $298, available at Henri Bendel.

Photo courtesy of ASOS

ASOS, Unlined Leather Shopper Bag With Skinny Straps, $52, available at ASOS.   

Photo courtesy of Mansur Gavriel

Mansur Gavriel, Large Tote in ‘Blush,’ $675, available at Mansur Gavriel.

Photo courtesy of Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony, Laminated Linen Eco Tote Bag, $50, available at Opening Ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters, Reversible Vegan Leather ToteBag, $59, available at Urban Outfitters.

Photo courtesy of Minor History

Minor History, Day School in ‘Gold,’ $210, available at Minor History.