Which Work Bag Do You Like Better

[Kindra178]

I am choosing between two work bags. Both have good attributes and can hold files, a laptop or my lunch, a narrow purse and have a top zipper. I am not sure I like the double strap on the BR one. I like the look/style of the Lodis bag. Here are the options (even though the Lodis bag is more money, I don't want to pick on price alone because I may well use it longer):

BR (I paid less $100):

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=14421&vid=1&pid=429957&scid=429957012

(I love the outside pocket for a kindle and/or ipad. I like (prefer) the internal organization in this one)

Lodis (I paid around $200)

http://www.lodis.com/leather/shop-womens/shop-by-color/red/williamsburg-vera-foldover-bag/5751

[kmm]

I love the second one and for the price you got it for, it seems like a good deal!

[arivecchi]

Lodis one!

[goldenpig]

I love red handbags so I would go with the second one! Plus you love it more and that is important! The first one looks nice, but a little boring in grey. Red is the perfect neutral to spice up lots of outfits! I have a red work tote myself too.

[Kindra178]

I love red handbags so I would go with the second one! Plus you love it more and that is important! The first one looks nice, but a little boring in grey. Red is the perfect neutral to spice up lots of outfits! I have a red work tote myself too.

Oh GP, I got black in both. By the way, I really tried to find a Fossil Vintage Re-Issue on my recent bag hunt but none would really fit my needs.

[hellokitty]

The Lodis is beautiful. The BR one doesn't do anything for me, it looks really plain.

[wallawala]

I'd go for the lodis one. The style is great!

I'm biased though as I just bought a BR bag a few months ago, and am underwhelmed. Nothing specifically bad about it, and was a smoking deal... Just so... boring. Not BR's fault, mine for not being more picky and waiting for something I thought was amazing.

Jus' saying go with the one you love as you will use it daily and your intial cost difference shrinks over the long run.

[alexsmommy]

My current work bag is a Lodis and you can't beat the quality.

[DrSally]

The Lodis one looks more fashionable and higher quality leather. I'd go for that one. And, ITA that the cost per use shrinks over time. I, myself, am on the hunt for a great looking work bag.

[DietCokeLover]

I'll be the first to like the BR one. I like the sleek, clean lines on it. It seems more timeless to me. And, I love the outside pocket.

[edurnemk]

I like the Lodis one.

[elizabethkott]

Lodis! Lodis! LODIS!!!

[kozachka]

I'll be the first to like the BR one. I like the sleek, clean lines on it. It seems more timeless to me. And, I love the outside pocket.

Another vote for BR purse, I like it's clean lines and more structure.