Commuting handbag

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I'm looking for a handbag which I can comfortably put everything in during my working week, that I can carry on a train, that has at least 2 internal zip up pockets. I need to be able to slip a thin A4 sized laptop or A4 notebook in. It needs to have 2 shoulder straps that are long enough to fit over a bulky winter coat and not slide down.

This DKNY one fits pretty much all my criteria but a) it's probably £50 too expensive even in the sale and b) I don't like all the blingy gold chain stuff.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/dkny/sutton-chain-shopper-701350#colcode=70135020

Does anyone have any bright ideas please? Looked at John Lewis, Debenhams, Hobbs, Mint Velvet, Accessorize and House of Fraser.

It doesn't have the zip pockets but I bought a Radley Pocket Essentials tote in August and have used it constantly since then. I put the things I used to put in the zip pockets in make-up bags inside. I love it.

Have you looked at Knomo? Expensive but some options in the Black Friday sale
uk.knomo.com/collections/black-friday-women/products/blenheim-14-inch-laptop-tote-navy-119-216-dnv

would a kipling one like this suit? it only has one shoulder strap but it could easily be put over a winter coat

Mia Tui have some nice work bags with compartments inside. I've just bought one and the quality is good, but they aren't real leather

I have a great Ralph Lauren one that fits the bill. Got it pre owned off eBay for £70ish.

Some great ideas there thank you! The Knomo is probably meeting the brief most closely but it looks a little bit laptop baggy (I did say it needed to fit a laptop so I can't really complain 🙈) The others have beautiful colours and lower prices going for them.

I have a DKNY one pretty much the same as the one in your link and you can't get a laptop in it easily and it's so firmly structured I can't get everything I need in it (I commute too). I end up carrying another bag!! Following as I am keen for a solution... but also don't feel bad about the DKNY one being too steeply priced as it's not worth it!!

@lettersbyowl excellent news! Thanks for taking me off the hook.

I can recommend the Mia tui Sydney bag - it's a bag pack & is so easy to carry stuff in link

If you prefer a shoulder bag I'd recommend the Zoe or Jenny bags from Mia tui

I have the Mia Tui Jennie and it's the best bag I've ever had. Fits my laptop, loads of pockets, insulated bottle holders, phone holder. Also amazing for flights.

I have the large Radley millbank. It's pretty practical. Could be a touch bigger but I take a lot of snacks

Those Jennie colours are lovely. Where stocks Mia Tui so I can see them in the flesh? And Knomo please?

Ooh I'm not sure if places stock Mia Tui, I've never seen them in shops. I bought mine online.

But they do returns so you could always order one and return it if you don't like it.

Mia tui has a shop in Milton Keynes area, but if you're not near there it may be worth buying preloved to try one out - there's a few Jennie bags on Facebook market place at the moment

Sorry, I get beyond preachy about Mia Tui bags, I've bought them for 2 family members for Christmas.

I will be replacing my Jennie every time it falls apart for the rest of my life.

I've got my eye on this. 20% off at the moment

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/london-tote-in-black-soft-croc