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The John Lewis tote bag I use everyday is on sale for just £20
It's the perfect size and comes in black or blue.
Tote bags are my guilty pleasure. In fact, bags in general are my guilty pleasure. And there's one reason for that — I love to accessorise. I'm a firm believer that any outfit can be upgraded with the right accessories, and that usually starts with the perfect bag. So whenever I get the chance to snap up a new style, I tend to welcome it with open arms. Which is exactly what I did with this versatile pick from John Lewis.
After keeping one eye open for a basic everyday bag for some time, I came across John Lewis's ANYDAY Puffy North South Tote Bag, which, right now, has been reduced to just £20 in John Lewis's sale.
Comfortable on the shoulder and super lightweight to carry, it comes in what John Lewis describes as their "best-selling silhouette" — oversized and featuring a cushioned design.
My go-to for travelling to and from the city on a regular basis, it's gathered quite the collection of compliments, with multiple colleagues and friends all impressed with the way it looks. And when I tell them how little it set me back as far as cost, they're in disbelief.
Previously available in varying colours including blue (my bag colour of choice), coral, sage green, beige and even lilac, you currently have a choice of two available colours: black and blue denim.
🛍️ Product reviewed: John Lewis ANYDAY Puffy North South Tote Bag
⏰ Tested for: Five months
⭐ Rating: 4/5
💸 Reasons to buy: Versatile, stylish, fits 17" laptop, good for everyday
✋ Reasons to avoid: No zip, not many internal compartments
💰 Best deal we've found: John Lewis's best-selling tote is on sale £20
Carry all of your essentials in this oversized, padded tote from John Lewis available in black and blue denim.
💸 Reasons to buy
This bag's biggest selling point has to be its size. It fits all of my essentials and more, including my 17 inch work laptop, over-ear headphones, perfume, purse, keys, make-up, book and emergency jumper.
Then there's the style of the bag itself — it takes on the cushioned, padded design that's been trending for quite some time now, which contributes to how comfortable it is on the shoulder.
With an almost slouchy design, it looks great on, easily bringing an outfit together.
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It's also worth noting that in the five months I've been using the bag, it hasn't lost its shape whatsoever. Not just that, the nylon-like fabric means that if anything spills or marks it, you can simply wipe it clean. Which, if you're familiar with London transport, is a huge bonus.
The trend-led blue shade that I picked my bag up in has since sold out, but there are two additional colours that are just as wearable (if not more so) available including a staple black version, and spring baby blue. Keep your eyes peeled, though, as I've noticed various colours get restocked over time.
Overall I'm beyond pleased with this bag, not just for its practicality but also its style. And other shoppers agree, with one equally as happy customer hailing it the "perfect tote bag" and another saying it was exactly what they were looking for — "perfect for everything!"
✋ Reasons to avoid
There's just two gripes I have with this bag. 1) it doesn't have a zip, and 2) there's not many internal compartments. Now, these are things you wouldn't normally find from a standard shopper/tote bag, but I do think they would elevate this design that little bit more to make it the perfect everyday bag. But even so, it hasn't stopped me from using it constantly.
