Women's Large Work Tote Bag with Belt Strap

Large work tote bag for women with a belted front

Joelle is a large tote bag for women who carry their working day on one shoulder: a notebook, a folder, a lunch bag, a water bottle and a wallet, all in one soft, roomy bag. The body slouches gently, the two handles adjust with metal buckles, and a crossed belt strap with a metal clasp across the front gives a plain tote a little character. It looks right with a blazer at the office and just as good with a knit and jeans at the weekend.

Inside the tote bag: lined, with a zip pocket and a phone pocket

The main compartment is open and lined with polyester, and a snap button holds the top closed when you want everything out of sight. Inside there is a zip pocket for keys, cards or a lipstick, and a phone pocket so your phone is easy to find without emptying the bag.

Size: fits A4 folders and a laptop

Joelle measures 51 x 30 x 18 cm (20.08 x 11.81 x 7.09 in) and weighs about 350 g (12.3 oz), light for a bag of this size. At 51 cm wide, A4 documents and folders lie flat, and a laptop in a sleeve fits across the width. The 18 cm depth leaves space for a lunch box, an umbrella and a cardigan, and because the body is soft it flexes when you add a little more.

Shoulder tote bag you can also carry on the arm or by hand

The two handles have buckles, so the bag hangs from the shoulder and also sits comfortably in the crook of the arm. The soft material does not dig in, and the weight stays low, which matters on a long commute.

Tote bag colours: black, brown or coffee

Black is the easy choice that suits every coat and every outfit. Brown is a warm cognac tone that looks rich with cream, camel and denim. Coffee is a deep, dark brown that is softer than black and works well all through autumn and winter.

Care and materials

The outer has a soft, slightly worn-in look and is lighter than a leather tote of the same size. Wipe it with a damp soft cloth, keep it away from sharp objects and from dye-heavy fabrics such as new denim, and stuff it lightly when you store it so it keeps its shape. Full material details are listed in the specifications.

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