Because There's No Such Thing As Too Many Back-to-School Bags, Here Are 10 New Ones We're Loving
Remember when the hunt for a back-to-school bag meant buying a multi-zippered monstrosity you wouldn't want to be seen with outside the halls of high school? We're talking heavily padded straps, tons of secret compartments, a special pocket just for your gel pen collection—the works. Luckily, these days carryalls have come up a couple notches into the lookin' good department. We pulled together eight bags that we'd be proud to strut around school with—and then wear right on out into the real world.
Do you have a go-to backpack or carryall when it comes to back-to-school season? We want the deets—let us know which bag you love in the comments below!****
1/9Everyday totes, backpacks, and carryalls that make heading off to class look totally cool.
2/9- The Parker Backpack by Hershel
There’s no denying that adding a little bit of houndstooth is a quick way to class-up your accessory game. Apart from the pattern, we love that this bag is roomy, but still packs a streamlined style punch.
3/9- The Tall Tote by Cuyana
You’re not much of a backpack girl to begin with? No problem—you’ve got plenty of other options. A good leather tote with enough room for your laptop, school supplies, gym shoes, and a snack will get you through the day the stylish way.
4/93.The Duck Bag by BAGGU
Baggu—a line created by a former J. Crew designer that has been consistently stealing our hearts since 2007—creates carryalls that account for the total amount of stuff you need when you’re headed out for the day. We love that the Clay Tote will add a pop of color to your look, but it’s the divided interior (perfect for separating your books from your gym gear) that really sealed the need-this-now deal.
5/9- The Zipped Bucket Bag by ZARA
Is there anything that ZARA makes that we’re not immediately obsessed with? If all you’re carrying around is an iPad and notebooks (and seriously, how often do you need more than that?), this might be your ideal day bag. We love the big zipper (multiple entry points to your stuff!) and the fact that a slightly smaller carryall keeps you honest about what you actually need to bring out for the day.
6/9- Color Block Backpack by ASOS
Another backpack alternative that’s a little out of this world: The color block backpack is sleek, versatile, and big enough for all your books.
7/9- The Stitch Tote by Frye
We know, this one is a little bit pricey. But whenever you buy Frye, you’re making an investment—and trust us, in this versatile lemon-y color, this one is worth it. We’re voting you go with something that’s a little on the brighter side to bring a pop of color into fall days, but basic black is always an excellent option, too! Another reason this would be our go-to book bag? Frye has a history of making seriously reliable products—and then backing them up with awesome customer service. Win, win, for years to come.
8/9- The Transport Tote by Madewell
You’ve probably seen this bag on the shoulders of celebs and everyday fashionistas alike. Why? Because it’s super versatile, supremely stylish, and spacious enough to house your day-to-night must-haves. We recommend having it monogrammed (which you can do on the Madewell site) just to make sure no one picks your tote up by mistake.
9/9- The Simon Backpack by Nasty Gal
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then the satchel is the third in a BFF trifecta. We’re digging the tomboyish versatility of this bag, along with the classic Americana back-to-school feel. It’s roomy without being oversized—which means you can go all day long without stopping back at the dorms, and look good doin’ it.
