Our work bags have to work overtime. They need to handle everything we throw at them — laptops, gym shoes for the commute, and all the daily essentials — while staying organised with smart compartments and easy-access zips. Plus, they've got to look good doing it.
That's why I am so obsessed with finding the holy grail work bag. So much so, I will often walk up to people on the commute and ask where their bag is from… It's usually better received in the PM time slot.
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The other great thing about that gorgeous work bag you've been coveting? Totally claimable on tax if you're using it to cart around your work gear.
If you spend $300 or less on a work bag, you can claim it all right away. More than that? You need to depreciate the cost over several years.
Just don't try it with that cute little clutch that barely fits your phone — the tax office isn't buying that one. And if you're using something for both work and personal purposes, only claim the work part.
So let's go deep diving on the best stylish and practical work bags I'm eyeing off right now.
