Fact: You don’t have to pack your workout garb in a gym bag. Sure, you could go the traditional route when it comes to your exercise accoutrement—and if you do, make sure to pack it like a pro—but there are times when just you don’t want additional baggage. You probably already schlep around more than enough!
Active #bossbabes, the answer to your busy-day prayers comes in the form of a roomy purse that can complement your street clothes without looking like a bulky duffel.
The following options have the space to hold your fitness necessities without screaming, “I just had a sweat sesh!!!” And, the bags look so good with your work leggings that you’ll be be sporting them on rest days, too.
Trade your gym bag for the roomy yet stylish purses below.
Shop the purses

Mansur Gavriel Suede Lady Bag $895

Urban Originals Midnight Vegan Leather Flap Backpack $88

Chila Bags La Barra Olive $135

Rebecca Minkoff Medium Julian Nubuck Backpack $275

Matt & Nat Sheenan $155

ASOS Suede Slouch Shopper Bag $56

ASOS Satchel Backpack $40

Baggu Box Purse $220

Calpak Baye Small Hat Box $115

Aesther Ekme Cross Body Bag $475

Thoma Clutch & Tote Bag $88

Loeffler Randall Dome Satchel $450

Creatures Of Comfort Large Bucket Bag in Black $595

Urban Outfitters Lightweight Shopper Tote Bag $49

Urban Outfitters Faux Fur Tote Bag $59
You know what goes with these purses? A metallic windbreaker and a pair of not-so-basic leggings.
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