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If your DD has a tote bag big enough to hold everything she needs can you please recommend it here!

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MavisBarrel · 17/11/2025 17:42

My DD is in year 10 and the accessorize tote bag we got her last year just isn’t quite big enough . It’s annoying as she can’t zip it up most days and sometimes things fall out or she is too restricted in what she can take to school by the size of the bag.
Reverting to her much more practical backpack is not an option sadly so I am on the hunt for a new one.
Can anyone recommend me a holy grail tardis of a school bag ?

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FancyBiscuitsLevel · 17/11/2025 19:35

@Wildflowers78- side question! How do you wash the bag? Do you just bung in the machine?

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 17/11/2025 19:34

For the “keeping up with the jones’” comment - my dd in year 8 is on her second rucksack as the first broke. Both bags have been around the £50 mark so a longchamp bag that lasts 2 years or more it’s a bad choice. I’m holding out for rucksack for another year, but we’re seeing more handbag styles.

Chinsupmeloves · 17/11/2025 19:20

If only girls went for backpacks like the boys! Far more comfortable, practical and less physical stress to one shoulder. Could you suggest a more feminine trendy one for her? Xxx

CrazyCatMam · 17/11/2025 19:19

My daughter has the black Longchamp one. You can buy generic bag inserts from Amazon that make it more structured with sections to keep things separate.

I thought it was a ridiculous price to pay for a bag but she used her birthday money. She carries a laptop in it every day, and so far it still looks like new.

Wildflowers78 · 17/11/2025 19:18

Isthisit2025 · 17/11/2025 18:33

Longchamp for a secondary school bag? Talk about keeping up with the Jones’s. Utterly ridiculous!

To be frank this was at a posh grammar school - it’s almost standard uniform for them! In my eyes buying a biyearly Longchamp isn’t exactly the height of extravagance.

Wildflowers78 · 17/11/2025 19:16

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 17/11/2025 19:14

For links https://www.johnlewis.com/longchamp-le-pliage-original-medium-shoulder-bag/british-green/p5051139 - but I’ve no idea what colour would be fashionable for a year 10 girl. I’ve got the navy in the bigger size. I’m old and not cool. I quite like the dark green though.

Navy seems to be the go to! You’re right on trend 😉

Mydadsbirthday · 17/11/2025 19:16

My DD has a Longchamp but she doesn't use it for school although lots do. She uses a Nike rucksack and her sports kit goes in an Urban outfitters bag, the free one they give you when you buy something - loads of the girls use these.

Wildflowers78 · 17/11/2025 19:15

MavisBarrel · 17/11/2025 18:58

thanks all - I did see some of the girls with the Longchamp one - which size is it though ? There is a large tote I think for £110 is it that ? Links would be marvellous!

Yep, it’s the large OP. Would recommend getting a darker colour - DD had navy ones for years and they look a lot better for longer. Current pink one seems to need a wash every other week..!
Le Pliage large

Topsy1976 · 17/11/2025 19:14

You can get Longchamp secondhand on Vinted and eBay. They don’t look after them v well I have found so a new one is a bit wasted on them!

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 17/11/2025 19:14

For links https://www.johnlewis.com/longchamp-le-pliage-original-medium-shoulder-bag/british-green/p5051139 - but I’ve no idea what colour would be fashionable for a year 10 girl. I’ve got the navy in the bigger size. I’m old and not cool. I quite like the dark green though.

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 17/11/2025 19:12

I’ve got both the medium and large longchamp, the medium would fit a folder but the large might be a better bet if she carries a lot.

I was going to rant about them being overpriced now and how I only paid £60 for mine, then I remembered I bought it when dd was 3 to take on holiday as a beach bag, and dd is now year 8, so it’s lasted and probably would have a price rise in between.

Original poster
MavisBarrel · 17/11/2025 18:58

thanks all - I did see some of the girls with the Longchamp one - which size is it though ? There is a large tote I think for £110 is it that ? Links would be marvellous!

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Isthisit2025 · 17/11/2025 18:33

Longchamp for a secondary school bag? Talk about keeping up with the Jones’s. Utterly ridiculous!

Escentricmolecule · 17/11/2025 18:26

We have Longchamp here too, but the big cord totes from Urban Outfitters are really good and my DD used those for a few years. Very strong and hold loads.

LoudSnoringDog · 17/11/2025 18:25

H&M

Wildflowers78 · 17/11/2025 18:21

IkaBaar · 17/11/2025 17:43

They all have the Longchamp one around here!

Another vote for Longchamp! The most popular bag by far at DD’s school and she has continued to use them right through uni.

Blabla81 · 17/11/2025 17:46

My year 10 daughter insists on tote bags too - they’re so inconvenient for school, hey, but what do I know? Anyway, we managed to find a decent sized on for this year (last years was too small and she couldn’t fit everything in), from New Look.

IkaBaar · 17/11/2025 17:43

They all have the Longchamp one around here!

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