Ask Belle: Black Satchels Under-$150

Hi Belle,

I’m just about to start an internship and I’m looking for a black bag I can use every day for work. I need one that is big enough for all the essentials and preferably I’d like something under $150 being on a student budget, but I can’t seem to find anything!

I love your blog, it was so helpful when I was interviewing, hope you can help me.

Thanks in advance, Tamsin 

A versatile black satchel is a great place to start your work wardrobe.  You want one that’s big, but not too big.  Here are a few of the things that I found:

Ivanka Trump Victoria Shopper ($150)

I love this Ivanka Trump tote.  I think her bags have great style for the price point, and the two I own have held up pretty well.  I also like her Julia shopper tote and her Ava dome satchel.  I also adore the vintage-feel of this Colette satchel.

Other bags in this price range include this French Connection Celestial satchel and this Tommy Hilfiger Saffiano bowler.  Prefer something more in the under-$75 range?

Carlos Juliana Tote ($48)

I like the clean lines on this modern cross body tote.  If you like something with a bit more glamour to it, try this Aldo Adelaide satchel.  This mini-dome satchel from The Limited is a good basic tote.  If you’re looking for something a little smaller, this Nine West textured satchel has some chic metal accents.