Enormous, capacious oversize tote bags can be practical, but they can also weigh you down. That’s where the best small tote bags come in: with just enough space for day-to-day essentials, they strike a harmonious balance between practicality and style for everyday use. Some even have enough room for a laptop or tablet, so you can easily go from work to play.
20 Best Small Totes Bags 2024
A Colorful Small Tote Bag
Bottega Veneta Andiamo Small Leather Tote Bag
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A Geometric Small Tote Bag
Khaite Small Sara Leather Tote Bag
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A Canvas Small Tote Bag
Savette Tondo Small Canvas Tote Bag
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A Black Small Tote Bag
Jil Sander Vertigo Small Leather Tote Bag
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A Double-Handle Small Tote Bag
Ferragamo Charming Small Leather Tote
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An Artisinal Small Tote Bag
Chloé Monty Small Suede Tote Bag
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A Shapely Small Tote Bag
DeMellier Midi New York Leather Tote Bag
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A Breezy Small Tote Bag
Proenza Schouler Extra-Small Perforated Leather Ruched Tote
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A Minimal Small Tote Bag
The Row Park Small North-South Tote Bag
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A Two-Tone Small Tote Bag
Loewe Paseo Small Canvas and Leather Tote Bag
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Compared to a full-size designer tote, these smaller-scale options can offer more versatility and value. Many also boast the same design codes, from top-handle and shoulder shapes to versions with a crossbody strap (we love a good carrying option). Vacation-ready straw, lightweight canvas, and durable nylon styles come in small tote sizes, too—validating your desire to have several options in your lineup.
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A Colorful Small Tote Bag
Bottega Veneta Andiamo Small Leather Tote Bag
A Colorful Small Tote Bag
Bottega Veneta Andiamo Small Leather Tote Bag
Hop aboard the Andiamo train with this small-scale version of this must-have bag in a captivating deep green.
Dimensions: 7" H x 12" W x 5" D
Materials: Leather
A Geometric Small Tote Bag
Khaite Small Sara Leather Tote Bag
A Geometric Small Tote Bag
Khaite Small Sara Leather Tote Bag
Add interest to any look with a geometric bag, like this slick version from Khaite.
Dimensions: 11" H x 12" W x 2" D
Materials: Leather
A Canvas Small Tote Bag
Savette Tondo Small Canvas Tote Bag
A Canvas Small Tote Bag
Savette Tondo Small Canvas Tote Bag
Though canvas may seem casual, this structured and leather-trimmed tote is polished enough to pair with workwear.
Dimensions: 8.5" H x 10" W x 5" D
Materials: Leather
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A Black Small Tote Bag
Jil Sander Vertigo Small Leather Tote Bag
A Black Small Tote Bag
Jil Sander Vertigo Small Leather Tote Bag
Whether slung over your shoulder by the crossbody strap or toted by the double-top handles, the diagonal lines give this small black tote bag a dynamic pop.
Dimensions: 9.8" H x 6.9" W x 6.9" D
Materials: Leather
A Double-Handle Small Tote Bag
Ferragamo Charming Small Leather Tote
A Double-Handle Small Tote Bag
Ferragamo Charming Small Leather Tote
Sleek and just spacious enough, this open-top, double-handle bag is a versatile option for carrying you from workweek to weekend.
Dimensions: 10" H x 13" W x 4.75" D
Materials: Leather with suede lining
An Artisinal Small Tote Bag
Chloé Monty Small Suede Tote Bag
An Artisinal Small Tote Bag
Chloé Monty Small Suede Tote Bag
Chloé's signature whipstitch detailing adds an artisanal quality to this suede tote.
Dimensions: 7.9" H x 9.1" W x 5.1" D
Materials: Leather and suede
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A Shapely Small Tote Bag
DeMellier Midi New York Leather Tote Bag
A Shapely Small Tote Bag
DeMellier Midi New York Leather Tote Bag
If you’re feeling classic tote fatigue, opt for an eye-catching trapeze shape, like this tasty brown leather top-handle by DeMellier.
Dimensions: 8.5" H x 19.5" W x 6.5" D
Materials: Leather with fabric lining
A Breezy Small Tote Bag
Proenza Schouler Extra-Small Perforated Leather Ruched Tote
A Breezy Small Tote Bag
Proenza Schouler Extra-Small Perforated Leather Ruched Tote
Warm weather calls for more breathable fabrications, like perforated leather. Yes, your belongings deserve to feel the breeze.
Dimensions: 6.3" H x 8.5" W x 4.7" D
Materials: Leather
A Minimal Small Tote Bag
The Row Park Small North-South Tote Bag
A Minimal Small Tote Bag
The Row Park Small North-South Tote Bag
Small and supple in calf leather, The Row’s small North-South tote is a minimalist essential.
Dimensions: 8.6" H x 5.2" W x 5" D
Materials: Leather
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A Two-Tone Small Tote Bag
Loewe Paseo Small Canvas and Leather Tote Bag
A Two-Tone Small Tote Bag
Loewe Paseo Small Canvas and Leather Tote Bag
This modern small tote is a head-turner, from the slouchy drawstring shape to the two-toned mix of leather and canvas fabric.
Dimensions: 6" H x 15.5" W x 11" L
Materials: Leather and fabric
A Suede Small Tote Bag
Métier Market Small Suede Tote
A Suede Small Tote Bag
Métier Market Small Suede Tote
Métier’s market tote nestles perfectly in the crook of your arm without weighing you down (IYKYK).
Dimensions: 8.7" H x 9.8" W x 7.9" D
Materials: Suede
A Getaway-Ready Small Tote Bag
Prada Small Woven Fabric and Leather Tote Bag
A Getaway-Ready Small Tote Bag
Prada Small Woven Fabric and Leather Tote Bag
Found: a sturdy getaway woven mini tote that won’t fall apart after a few uses.
Dimensions: 10.2" H x 9.8" W x 5.5" L
Materials: Raffia-effect yarn and leather with metal hardware
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A Soft Leather Small Tote Bag
Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Small Leather Tote Bag
A Soft Leather Small Tote Bag
Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Small Leather Tote Bag
How fresh does Saint Laurent’s soft leather shoulder silhouette feel, detailed with the French label’s polished silver logo buckle?
Dimensions: 8.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D
Materials: Leather with suede lining
A Cutout Small Tote Bag
Gucci Small Ophidia Tote Bag
A Cutout Small Tote Bag
Gucci Small Ophidia Tote Bag
Cutouts aren’t just for clothes. This airy take on Gucci’s Ophidia, featuring a diamond motif, is the ultimate warm-weather take on timeless tawny leather.
Dimensions: 7.8" H x 11.2" W x 3.9" D
Materials: Leather
A Studded Small Tote Bag
Valentino Garavani Small Rockstud Leather Tote Bag
A Studded Small Tote Bag
Valentino Garavani Small Rockstud Leather Tote Bag
Add a little edge to your everyday handbag lineup with this studded small black leather tote by Valentino.
Dimensions: 11.8" H x 12.2" W x 5.5" D
Materials: Leather
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A Summery Small Tote Bag
Hereu Cala Small Cotton-Canvas Tote Bag
A Summery Small Tote Bag
Hereu Cala Small Cotton-Canvas Tote Bag
A distinctive leather handle instantly elevates the effect of white cotton canvas—so dreamy with warm-weather attire from white dresses to linen separates.
Dimensions: 21" W x 12.1" L x 8.1" D
Materials: Cotton canvas with leather top handles and cotton lining
A Woven Small Tote Bag
Dragon Diffusion Rosanna Tapered Leather Shoulder Bag
A Woven Small Tote Bag
Dragon Diffusion Rosanna Tapered Leather Shoulder Bag
Drape this little woven bag over your shoulder when you’re carrying just a few essentials.
Dimensions: 17cm H x 32cm W x 10cm D
Materials: Leather
A Hobo Small Tote Bag
Mansur Gavriel Soft Leather Hobo Bag
A Hobo Small Tote Bag
Mansur Gavriel Soft Leather Hobo Bag
Technically a hobo, this modern Mansur Gavriel silhouette has a spacious sensibility akin to more traditional tote shapes.
Dimensions: 12.6" H x 10.2" W x .79" D
Materials: Leather with suede lining
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A Basket Small Tote Bag
Ulla Johnson Small Marta Basket Tote Bag
A Basket Small Tote Bag
Ulla Johnson Small Marta Basket Tote Bag
Summer calls for beautiful basket bags—modernize your assortment with Ulla Johnosn's double top-handle design crafted of Iraca palm and trimmed with leather.
Dimensions: 10.5" H x 11" W x 7.75" D
Materials: Iraca palm and leather
A Patterned Small Tote Bag
Lastframe Ichimatsu Small Checked Knit Tote Bag
A Patterned Small Tote Bag
Lastframe Ichimatsu Small Checked Knit Tote Bag
Embrace pattern with this graphic black-and-white checkered tote, knitted in Japan on a specialist loom.
Materials: 6.2" W x 9.2" L x 2.7" D
Dimensions: Ribbed knit
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