Fall's Chicest and Most Practical Totes, From $28 to $4900

With fall comes lots of layering—and, inevitably, taking the layers off when the weather isn't as chilly as you expected. That, my friends, is where a tote bag comes in handy to stash knits, scarves, an extra pair of shoes—you name it. But when it actually does get cold, you'll also need the extra room to throw in some mittens, beanies, and lip balms to combat chilly winds. In any case, a roomy tote bag is basically a must-have for the cold season ahead.
Below, I rounded up 31 totes in all sorts of shapes and price points, from wallet-friendly finds to true investment pieces. Let's be real, if you currently have a pile of untouched tote bags you somehow got for free, why not buy one you'll actually wear time and again? I threw some trends in the mix like red hues (the color is really having a moment!), suede fabrics, quilted textures, and oversize shoppers. Fingers crossed you find a chic tote or two that speak to you. Though, I get the feeling that it's a done deal.

Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she got her start as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant at Cosmopolitan and worked her way up to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice.
After five years in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles. As a freelance fashion editor, she contributes to Cosmo, The Cut, and nowBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls.
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