Many of us live a very busy lifestyle and it can be hard to find time in the day to do all that we need to accomplish. So, keeping this in mind it's important to find pieces that are easy to transition from one aspect of our lives to the next: in this case from the gym to the office.
You don't want to be lugging around an ugly, worn gym bag to the office because this isn't very professional. However, there are some incredibly practical designs out there that are perfect for your workout clothes and can double as a work bag.
A Large Tote: One of the reasons totes are so popular is because of their versatility. It's a design that is simple and classic and therefore lends itself well to a variety of different settings. And depending on the size, a tote can also be perfect for packing in all your gym clothes, as well laptop and various documents that you need for the office — and no one will know any better.
Bamfield Tote Mid Volume ($74.99)
Standard Leather Bag: Leather is a fabric that tends to make even the most simple bags look sophisticated, which makes it office-approved. Find a design that is sleek yet compact, so that the bag can be easily transitioned, and also won't be restricted to one season.
The Transport Leather Tote ($168)
Structured Gym Bag: Forget duffle bags and instead opt for a gym bag that is a little more structured. Lululemon is a one-stop shop for not only great workout clothes, but also great bags, and the designs that they offer are incredibly versatile.
Standard Satchel: Satchel's are fantastic for the office, but if you get one that's big enough it can also fit your workout clothes (as long as you don't have any equipment).
Cameron Street Lottie Leather Satchel ($328)
Multifunctional Bag: Designed with the purpose of being multifunctional, Herschel Supply Co. bags are of the utmost quality and the designs are uncomplicated yet chic. If you opt for a more structured design it's bound to retain its shape and be sure to opt for dark, neutral hues (not only do these not get dirty as quickly, but they can also be used for more than one purpose).
A Weekend Bag: The great thing about weekend bags is that they usually come with multiple different compartments, making life much easier as you separate your gym clothes from all your other daily essentials. That, and they also offer a lot of space, while still being chic enough to lug to the office.
Lacie Faux Leather Duffel Bag ($84.95)
Some things to remember? It's much easier to choose bags with more than one compartment to separate your clothes from your work essentials, especially since your clothes are going to be sweaty and potentially dirty. Failing this, always bring a plastic bag or a large ziplock bag which you can place your belongings into before putting them inside your bag.
And don't be afraid to spend a little more on your bag than you would normally. This bag is going to be used for multiple purposes and almost every day, so it's smart to invest in something that will withstand the test of time, and wear well. One material that tends to wear especially well is leather (and gets more supple over time), but also consider bags with fabric that can easily be wiped clean.
