A stunning black tote for £200. Can you beat this?

[TwoInTheMourning]

So far this is the best I've found but I thought I'd check with you before I part with my money Have you seen anything this size, this budget, but nicer?
www.whistles.com/women/accessories/bags/fleet-large-tote.html?dwvar_fleet-large-tote_color=Black#prefn1=productType&prefv1=Totes&start=1

[MrsLettuce]

If I were one to pend a fortune on bags then I'd probably rather have this, I think. prefer this one but I think it's too small.

[BelindaAllWorkedOut]

Definitely the Halston over the Whistles. Else, may I present Massimo Dutti's rather lovely looking bag www.massimodutti.com/gb/en/women/bags-%26-purses/view-all/suede-lined-handbag-c914508p4526616.html?colorId=800

[BelindaAllWorkedOut]

Or buy this gorgeous thing, currently at 20% off, making it great value for money. www.stories.com/gb/Bags/Totes_Shoppers/Pleat_Handbag/582762-3682975.1

[Jumblebee]

Personally I don't think it looks like anything special (but I would have to see it in person to appreciate the true bag beauty)

I LOVE the second one MrsLettuce posted

[libertychick]

I have this Modalu one which I love and is really good quality.

I think the Whistles one is lovely too though.

[BlameItOnTheBogey]

I have this and I bloody love it.

[MrsTerryPratchett]

Matt and Nat Cheap as chips and vegematarian to boot.

[MrsCakesPrecognition]

I'd be tempted to go for something like this because I would love it forever because I didn't spend £200 on it.

[herecomesthsun]

look here esp Costelloe Osprey Via republica

[Pastperfect]

I love the Zac Posen one

[TwoInTheMourning]

Hmmm..... The Zac Posen and the Halston are stunning bit too small. Got any more suggestions for me please?

[TwoInTheMourning]

What do you think of this one please?

www.shopbop.com/printed-python-cherish-tote-rebecca/vp/v=1/1537333070.htm?extid=SE_froogle_USA&s_kwcid=AL!3510!3!{creative}!{matchtype}!{placement}!{network}!!{keyword}&currencyCode=GBP&ef_id=U-3MZQAABLA7vBYa:20140828065002:s

[TwoInTheMourning]

Forget the previous one, I've just realised it's not real leather. No wonder it was so cheap!

[BrightestBulbinBox]

I like the whistles one - the strap is long while most of the others' is too short and I always find it a pain with bulky coats.

I also prefer simple and understated of gold faff and tassel, which tends to date a bag to a trend/season.

Only concern is thin straps - if you fill a bag that big with an ipad and a bottled drink, will your shoulder get sore because the straps are too thin for the weight? I always transfer contents of current bag into new bag I'm "trying out" in store as a lot of bags don't sit well on my shoulder with my stuff in it (as opposed to empty).

[VeryLittleGravitasIndeed]

This? Do you want gold or silver hardware, or don't mind?

[VeryLittleGravitasIndeed]

Or this?

[Brillenbar]

Belinda have you seen the Other Stories one in real life? If so, what is the quality like? In some shots it looks a bit like a doctors' bag - I don't know if that is a thing atm - saw a photo of Mrs Beckham with a similar one (although obviously 10 times the price)

[Shia]

Tory Burch makes lovely totes

www.toryburch.co.uk/handbags/totes/

[hellsbellsmelons]

www.johnlewis.com/o-s-p-osprey-baby-croc-leather-como-work-tote-bag/p1501947?colour=Black

www.johnlewis.com/fossil-preston-tote-bag/p1271097?colour=Black

www.johnlewis.com/mimi-berry-thurloe-large-leather-tote-bag/p514579?colour=Black

www.johnlewis.com/modalu-dickens-leather-tote-bag/p549058?colour=Black

www.johnlewis.com/michael-michael-kors-medium-jet-set-multifunction-saffiano-leather-tote-bag/p1541088?colour=Brown

[SorrelForbes]

This doesn't look much on line but it's really nice in real life.

[RonaldMcDonald]

My terribly sweet mother bought me this
It is actually rather lovely

[BelindaAllWorkedOut]

Brillenbar - yes, I have and I loved it. I blogged it, will find link so you can see the photos I took.

[BelindaAllWorkedOut]

Here, in this "& Other Stories" post. theworkwearedit.com/other-stories/

[TwoInTheMourning]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Today I went to the local shopping centre and noticed all the pretty young things sporting large totes on their elbows. It was like Michael Kors central. It's made me rethink the whole thing.

[TwoInTheMourning]

Hey but still need a black handbag