The tote bag from Dagne Dover is an essential travel bag
As an extremely frequent flyer and commuter, I’ve been looking for just the right all-rounder bag for a long time. My criteria were strict: it had to be stylish enough to carry around New York City, roomy enough for my laptop and other work essentials, yet compact enough to fit under an airplane seat. Also, it had to have many pockets for easy organization when traveling.
Enter: my double-claimed holy grail purse, the Dagne Dover Signature Tote, quietly discounted as part of the current Dagne Dover Surprise Sale. I knew I had found just the right bag when my co-worker stopped to compliment me the very first day I took it to the office. “It’s so elegant and structured!” She gushed, admiring the gold hardware. When I showed her the interior with its padded laptop sleeve, water bottle holder, key ring clip and multiple pockets, she only had one more question. “Where can I get one?”
A popular brand among travelers, Dagne Dover has long been known for their thoughtfully designed travel essentials, including neoprene backpacks, duffel bags and fanny packs. However, as I also wanted a bag that I could carry to work, events and dinner, I was looking for something more versatile and sophisticated – and that’s where the Signature Tote comes in.
Dagne Dover
Buy: To buy: dagnadover.com, starting at $189 (originally $255)
Not only is it the perfect everyday basic, but it’s also a breeze to take on trips out. The next test was a weekend trip as my personal utensil, and it passed with flying colors here too. The different sized pockets made it a breeze to organize everything from my chargers to wallet to headphones. I was also impressed by how much Things I was able to fit in, including my small toiletry bag, makeup bag, laptop, kindle, wallet and more.
The Signature Tote is available in two sizes, Classic and Legend. I went with the larger Legend size, which measures 14.75 inches by 11.5 inches by 6 inches. I was glad to have the extra space as my motto is never check a bag. The larger size still easily fits right under the seat in front of me (although I did have to swipe the handles down a bit). For those who don’t stuff their pockets as full, you might prefer the Classic, which still fits a 13-inch laptop but runs a few inches smaller. Both sizes are also available in three beautiful neutral shades: black, light gray and dark grey.
Dagne Dover
Buy: dagnadover.com, from $189 (originally $255)
Normally starting at $255, this bag is certainly an investment. But the fact that it doubles for travel and everyday use makes it totally worth the price. It’s also very well made and the coated canvas material means it doesn’t get dirty easily and spot cleaning is a breeze.
Best of all, you can now snag this bag at a hefty discount during the Dagne Dover Surprise Sale. Both sizes are currently reduced by up to 25 percent. But the sale probably won’t last long, so act fast and snag this workhorse holdall at a discount while you can.
Dagne Dover
Buy: dagnadover.com, from $189 (originally $255)
At the time of publication, the price started at $189.
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