Laptop Bags Designed for Women
February 6, 2011 - Like shoes and jewelry, bags are an important accessory for women. They're like an extension of your personality and can help create a specific impression -- whether you want to impress the boss or a client or simply add some style to your day. Laptop bags are a particularly important purchase, because you need them to protect your expensive laptop, have room for any other necessary accessories and everyday essentials, and also compliment your wardrobe.
The good news is that today there is a broad variety of women's laptop bags that are as functional, distinctive, and gorgeous as regular women's handbags.
The laptop bags chosen in this gallery were selected for their unique designs and styles, as well as quality of features and the reputation of the laptop bag designers. Read on to see laptop bag showcases from Piel, McKlein, Coakley, BUILT, Case Logic, Kailo Chic, and more.
(If you have a recommendation for other women's laptop bags or want to review your own laptop bag, please tell us about your laptop bag.)
Piel Ladies Buckle Laptop Tote
Piel has long been renowned for great leather crafting, and this Ladies Buckle Laptop Tote is another example. The bag is quite large (18" x 13" x 6") so it should fit larger laptops up to 15" (the padded compartment is 15.5" x 11" x 2"). This genuine leather laptop tote has a zippered pocket organizer with slots for your cards and pens, a centered zippered compartment divider for your papers, and an open exterior pocket.
One of the nicest things about the bag is that it can be used as an everyday laptop briefcase as well as a handbag.
Compare Prices for the Piel Ladies Buckle Laptop Tote
Shine 2 Glossy Compact Laptop Bag
If you're looking for a compact laptop bag that's fun and still appropriate for a lot of career situations, consider the Shine 2 from Ice Red Bags, a San Francisco bag designer and maker. The Shine 2 fits Macbook Pro 13" and other small laptops, offers multiple pockets for organization, and is very lightweight and comfortable to carry. Available in 4 glossy vinyl colors.
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McKlein Glen Ellyn Detachable Wheeled Ladies Notebook Briefcase
McKlein's 2-in-1 detachable wheeled briefcases are among my favorites, for sheer ingenuity. Not only can you roll your laptop and other stuff with ease when you travel (or just don't want to hurt your shoulders), you can detach the briefcase from the rolling frame for versatility. The Glen Ellyn has a cool retro look and comes in several colors. There's a removable high-density laptop sleeve for laptops up to 15.4" and the ABS honeycomb frame is designed to protect your laptop from shock.
Case Logic Carrying Case Notebook Sleeve
Case Logic's 13 - 14" Laptop Sleeve is a good choice when you need to protect your laptop while carrying it in another bag; with the padded handles, you can also carry the slim sleeve on its own. What I like most about this quilted sleeve is its understated sophistication. There's a small swath of an abstract modern pattern on the outside that's repeated on the inside of the sleeve, which makes for a pleasant, visually appealing experience when you take the laptop out of its sleeve.
Available in light gray, dark gray, and tannin (shown), the sleeve is also very inexpensive.
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Built NY Notebook Portfolio
Built NY's distinctive neoprene cases are very streamlined and minimalist -- form-fitting, in fact, to enclose your laptop in cushiony protection. The Built NY Notebook Portfolio fits 14.5" wide laptops, has inside pockets for accessories, can be carried with the removeable strap or handles, and is available in several colors and patterns.
Coakley Everyday Tote - Tweed
The Coakley Everyday Tote, shown here in textured tweed but also available in leather and suede, fits laptops up to 14", offers many organization pockets, and has classic good looks. Details like leather trim and pearlized gold hardware are other signs of the laptop tote's quality.
Kailo Chic Nuo Casual Laptop Tote - Mod Circles
For a more casual, yet graphic laptop tote, consider an eco-friendly cotton canvas option from Kailo Chic. The Mod Circles shoulder bag shown here features a pattern of bold black and white circles with some pink and a pink-lined, spacious interior compartment for your files, accessories, and laptop up to 15.4" in a dedicated padded laptop compartment.
Mobile Edge TPS Signature Tote
The Mobile Edge TPS Signature Tote is a very large laptop tote that fits laptops with screens up to 15.4" (and some 16" laptops as well). The silver and pink pinstripes, polished silver buckles, detachable matching accessory pouch, and non-slip straps add up to a business-friendly yet feminine choice for carrying your mobile gear. This Signature Tote also has a unique wireless security feature that can apparently protect your cell phone from hackers or viruses.
Mobile Edge Komen Paris Computer Backpack
The SLAPPA Milano has all the features of a high quality Italian handbag, while also offering protection for your laptop, with a dedicated padded laptop section fitting laptops up to 16". The supple green faux leather makes the bag affordable (and is also nice for people who don't care to buy leather), and the plush interior has room enough for your documents, accessories, power brick, and more. This photo doesn't show it, but the Milano also has a shoulder strap and back zippered pocket.
Moonsus Signature Computer Backpack
Part of Mobile Edge's Caring Case collection, the Komen Paris Computer Backpack is not only a streamlined and comfortable packpack with built-in computer protection, a portion of the sales from the backpack also supports breast cancer research. The bag sports a separate padded laptop compartment for laptops up to 15.4", front organization compartment, roomy documents section, removable accessories pouch, and more.
The Moonsus Signature Computer Backpack has an unusual, curvy shape. The front compartment would be useful for carrying a change of shoes or laptop power cords or other weighty items. The bag is lightweight (weighing under 3 lbs.), fits laptops up to 15.4" in a padded notebook sleeve, and has a few interior pockets for pens and gadgets.
February 6, 2011 - Like shoes and jewelry, bags are an important accessory for women. They're like an extension of your personality and can help create a specific impression -- whether you want to impress the boss or a client or simply add some style to your day. Laptop bags are a particularly important purchase, because you need them to protect your expensive laptop, have room for any other necessary accessories and everyday essentials, and also compliment your wardrobe.
The good news is that today there is a broad variety of women's laptop bags that are as functional, distinctive, and gorgeous as regular women's handbags.
The laptop bags chosen in this gallery were selected for their unique designs and styles, as well as quality of features and the reputation of the laptop bag designers. Read on to see laptop bag showcases from Piel, McKlein, Coakley, BUILT, Case Logic, Kailo Chic, and more.
(If you have a recommendation for other women's laptop bags or want to review your own laptop bag, please tell us about your laptop bag.)
Piel Ladies Buckle Laptop Tote
Piel has long been renowned for great leather crafting, and this Ladies Buckle Laptop Tote is another example. The bag is quite large (18" x 13" x 6") so it should fit larger laptops up to 15" (the padded compartment is 15.5" x 11" x 2"). This genuine leather laptop tote has a zippered pocket organizer with slots for your cards and pens, a centered zippered compartment divider for your papers, and an open exterior pocket.
One of the nicest things about the bag is that it can be used as an everyday laptop briefcase as well as a handbag.
Compare Prices for the Piel Ladies Buckle Laptop Tote
Shine 2 Glossy Compact Laptop Bag
If you're looking for a compact laptop bag that's fun and still appropriate for a lot of career situations, consider the Shine 2 from Ice Red Bags, a San Francisco bag designer and maker. The Shine 2 fits Macbook Pro 13" and other small laptops, offers multiple pockets for organization, and is very lightweight and comfortable to carry. Available in 4 glossy vinyl colors.
Read Full Review |
McKlein Glen Ellyn Detachable Wheeled Ladies Notebook Briefcase
McKlein's 2-in-1 detachable wheeled briefcases are among my favorites, for sheer ingenuity. Not only can you roll your laptop and other stuff with ease when you travel (or just don't want to hurt your shoulders), you can detach the briefcase from the rolling frame for versatility. The Glen Ellyn has a cool retro look and comes in several colors. There's a removable high-density laptop sleeve for laptops up to 15.4" and the ABS honeycomb frame is designed to protect your laptop from shock.
Case Logic Carrying Case Notebook Sleeve
Case Logic's 13 - 14" Laptop Sleeve is a good choice when you need to protect your laptop while carrying it in another bag; with the padded handles, you can also carry the slim sleeve on its own. What I like most about this quilted sleeve is its understated sophistication. There's a small swath of an abstract modern pattern on the outside that's repeated on the inside of the sleeve, which makes for a pleasant, visually appealing experience when you take the laptop out of its sleeve.
Available in light gray, dark gray, and tannin (shown), the sleeve is also very inexpensive.
Read Full Review |
Built NY Notebook Portfolio
Built NY's distinctive neoprene cases are very streamlined and minimalist -- form-fitting, in fact, to enclose your laptop in cushiony protection. The Built NY Notebook Portfolio fits 14.5" wide laptops, has inside pockets for accessories, can be carried with the removeable strap or handles, and is available in several colors and patterns.
Coakley Everyday Tote - Tweed
The Coakley Everyday Tote, shown here in textured tweed but also available in leather and suede, fits laptops up to 14", offers many organization pockets, and has classic good looks. Details like leather trim and pearlized gold hardware are other signs of the laptop tote's quality.
Kailo Chic Nuo Casual Laptop Tote - Mod Circles
For a more casual, yet graphic laptop tote, consider an eco-friendly cotton canvas option from Kailo Chic. The Mod Circles shoulder bag shown here features a pattern of bold black and white circles with some pink and a pink-lined, spacious interior compartment for your files, accessories, and laptop up to 15.4" in a dedicated padded laptop compartment.
Mobile Edge TPS Signature Tote
The Mobile Edge TPS Signature Tote is a very large laptop tote that fits laptops with screens up to 15.4" (and some 16" laptops as well). The silver and pink pinstripes, polished silver buckles, detachable matching accessory pouch, and non-slip straps add up to a business-friendly yet feminine choice for carrying your mobile gear. This Signature Tote also has a unique wireless security feature that can apparently protect your cell phone from hackers or viruses.
Mobile Edge Komen Paris Computer Backpack
The SLAPPA Milano has all the features of a high quality Italian handbag, while also offering protection for your laptop, with a dedicated padded laptop section fitting laptops up to 16". The supple green faux leather makes the bag affordable (and is also nice for people who don't care to buy leather), and the plush interior has room enough for your documents, accessories, power brick, and more. This photo doesn't show it, but the Milano also has a shoulder strap and back zippered pocket.
Moonsus Signature Computer Backpack
Part of Mobile Edge's Caring Case collection, the Komen Paris Computer Backpack is not only a streamlined and comfortable packpack with built-in computer protection, a portion of the sales from the backpack also supports breast cancer research. The bag sports a separate padded laptop compartment for laptops up to 15.4", front organization compartment, roomy documents section, removable accessories pouch, and more.
The Moonsus Signature Computer Backpack has an unusual, curvy shape. The front compartment would be useful for carrying a change of shoes or laptop power cords or other weighty items. The bag is lightweight (weighing under 3 lbs.), fits laptops up to 15.4" in a padded notebook sleeve, and has a few interior pockets for pens and gadgets.
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