Looking for stylish but practical laptop bag

gutenberg

Hi all, I recently got a new 13-inch laptop, and I'm looking for a nice bag to carry it round in. Ideally it would be something relatively slimline, but still with some room to carry the charger, a purse, pens etc. easily. I got a nice sleeve with a long handle initially, but when the laptop is in it you can't really fit anything else, and I'm trying to see whether I can have a laptop bag that will also carry my other bits and pieces without looking too bulky.

I'd probably be looking for something that I can wear cross-body, but suggestions for nice totes etc. are also welcome! I don't think I'd like a briefcase-style one, with only handles and no longer strap.

Any recommendations are very welcome! I'm based in the UK though could access Irish places if there were recommendations!

baby and crumble

Honestly, have a look through amazon- you'll find plenty of inspiration there. I'd also recommend looking at a few "what's in my bag" videos on Youtube to get ideas of what other folks are using. They usually post links to the bags aswell as all the gear in the description.

gutenberg

baby and crumble wrote: »

Honestly, have a look through amazon- you'll find plenty of inspiration there. I'd also recommend looking at a few "what's in my bag" videos on Youtube to get ideas of what other folks are using. They usually post links to the bags aswell as all the gear in the description.

I have started doing that, but honestly it can be hard to tell how much additional stuff you can fit into many of those bags, hence why I was looking for recommendations, and to hear what other people use to tote their laptop around

Salthillprom

Try KNOMO

gutenberg

Salthillprom wrote: »

Try KNOMO

Thank you for this rec - they have some lovely things, but a bit out of my price range unfortunately!

dudara

I have this Kate Spade leather laptop bag. Just enough room for my ultrabook, notepad, charger and some paper.

I actually like the fact that it's slim as it forces me to stay light

juke

Got this on amazon:



Really pleased with it. Reasonably priced, but looks good. Slim, but fits laptop, charger and the odd file or 2.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CCGPW3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

gutenberg

Thank you so much everyone for your suggestions. Dudara I love your Kate Spade bag, though I might have to save a bit first before splashing out!

Thankfully your suggestions, including Amazon links, have given me ideas and other suggested items. I'm now trying to decide between a few: this one inspired by juke, this one in the dark brown, and this one, which doesn't have the cross-body strap but the handles look very long, plus I love the colours and the lining.

dudara

Also, check out TK Maxx. Their stock is variable but you might something suitable in there