Accessory Tuesday: Legend Signature Tote

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I’ve had my eye on a Dagne Dover tote for ages and I think I’m ready to commit.

Their Legend Signature Tote is my choice for a roomy work-to-weekend bag — it can hold most 15-inch laptops, plus a pair of shoes and change of clothes. Perfect for me since I used to head straight to work from my workout.

The top also zips closed to keep your essentials from spilling out, and the interior features tons of useful pockets like a bottle holder and laptop sleeve. I also like the easy care and durability of coated canvas.

The tote is $265, but several colors are on sale for $159, including my pick, Bleecker Blush, a go-with-anything greige. If the Legend is a bit too large for you, check out the Classic Signature Tote.

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Psst: this tote is also in the Corporette Workwear Hall of Fame!

Looking for other options? Check out our roundup of the best tote bags for work.

collage of 6 black work totes for women

Above, some of the best work totes for women in 2021: one / two / three / four / five / six (not pictured but also Tumi and Dagne Dover!)

Sales of note for 2/14/25 (Happy Valentine’s Day!):

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase — and extra 60% off sale
  • Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + 15% off (readers love their suiting as well as their silky shirts like this one)
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 300+ styles $25 and up
  • J.Crew – 40% of your purchase – prices as marked
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off entire site and storewide + extra 50% off clearance
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – Flash sale ending soon – markdowns starting from $15, extra 70% off all other markdowns (final sale)

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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Looking for anecdata only – have a check up next week and will definitely ask then. 3 year old has not gained weight since 18 months. Was off the charts weight and 99th height at 18 months. Still a sturdy kid, large frame and not skinny at all (squishy legs but not round anymore). My guess is *not* near top of height chart anymore. Given high weight at 18 mo would you be worried/did this happen to your kid?

Has anyone seen any zip-up sweatshirts without hoods? For kids — 5/6. I got one at H&M a few years ago but don’t see them any more.

What are your go-to meals for the week? I need dinner inspiration for the next 3 nights. Kids are 4, 6, and 9 with no major allergies.

I have chicken breasts and ground chicken in the fridge. Would prefer to stay away from high pasta dishes as my other meals this week are pasta based.

Thanks!!

How do changing tables work for toddlers? Most of what I’ve found online looks great for little babies, but far too rickety to safely support 30 pounds of squirming toddler. Do people just stop using them at a certain age/size, like bassinets? And what do you use instead?

Just wanted to thank everyone who commented yesterday about the reassurance regarding formula. I hopped back on to read them late in the day and they were all amazing. I book marked the page to re-read all your wise words (and the Atlantic pieces) in the future too.

After several years of stress eating, mommy wine culture, and bad sleep habits, I think I’m finally ready to focus on my own health. I’m overweight, largely sedentary, and in mid-thirties now, and I know I need to take proactive steps to avoid preventable issues down the road. I’d really like to find a structured program to lean into that would be fun and give me a sense of achievement, which is generally motivating for me. But I really hate running (I’ve quit C25k so many times!) and don’t want a fad exercise or diet plan that’s just focused on weight loss or cosmetic benefits. I just want to feel better and be more active for my kids. Any recommendations for something fun that can help me get started with an overall healthier lifestyle?

Has anyone seen a speech pathologist for a child’s stuttering? My three year old has been doing it for a few months, but it’s become more pronounced (and frustrating for him) recently. I talked to our ped’s office, who recommended waiting to see if it resolves on its own before seeking a speech referral, although this was based on a two minute phone conversation I had with the nurse. I don’t want to overreact, as I know stuttering at this age is not uncommon, but I also don’t want to do nothing if it’s an actual issue that needs addressing. If anyone else has experience with this, I’d be curious to hear more.

Any advice on getting my stubborn, spirited 17-month old to let me brush his teeth? He was a really late teether and didn’t start getting teeth beyond his front four until he was well past a year old, so the concept of toothbrushing is pretty new for him. I can kind of squeeze a brush in to get the front ones for a few seconds but now that he’s getting more in the back, it’s nearly impossible to brush them. I do bedtime solo so there’s no other adult to help hold him. I give him his own brush and I use one, too. I’ve tried songs. He’s too young for bribery. Doesn’t really care about screens yet. Help?

where does one purchase kids placemats these days?

Can I have your recs for favorite nice(ish) maternity tee shirts? It’s my final pregnancy. I’ll be WFH the whole time, and live in the southeast so a tee shirt plus jeans/shorts/skirt plus blazer/cardigan/AC layer is going to be my maternity capsule wardrobe. It’s been five years since my last pregnancy and I cannot do the cheapo tees I got from Motherhood Maternity again.

following up on the above. one of my 3 year old twins has recently become a biter when she gets really mad/is super tired. so far the primary victim is her twin sister, though on Friday she bit me while sitting on my lap bc her sister took away her stuffie. i’ve read how to talk so little kids will listen and follow big little feelings, dr becky at home, etc. on instagram. in the moment, i tell her that it is ok to feel angry, it is not ok to bite, so i am going to move my body/sister’s body some place safe. after the fact, we talk about what to do when we feel like biting. on sunday she saw a huge bruise on my leg and asked what it was and it was from her biting me on friday. she looked so upset/scared in the moment, so we again talked about what to do when we feel really mad/sad and some things that are ok to bite, and i was hoping that maybe seeing the mark on me had an impact, but then she bit her sister again yesterday when her sister was bothering her and wouldn’t leave her alone despite her asking (according to our nanny). any books for kiddo to discourage biting? the bites really hurt and take quite a few days to heal so im getting worried she is going to really hurt her sister. they often play together very nicely and are very sweet with each other

I have this bag! It’s great BUT I will say it’s heavy, and obviously gets heavier once things are added. I wouldn’t recommend it for a walking or public transit commute.

Kiddo announced at breakfast that he had a dream that we all wore matching pajamas on Christmas morning. So…. where to look for these? I’m not crazy about the Hanna offerings so far (am on the list for notifications when new ones get added) and Target doesn’t have their Christmas ones up yet. Where else should be on my list? I’m cusp size, kiddo is 6, DH can wear straight men’s sizes. Thank you!

Has anyone here seen a pediatric GI? My almost 9-month old has had slow weight gain and spits up a LOT (still), and often throws up when overfull (like after dinner since he’s had milk and solids all day). I haven’t been able to give him anything too textured yet.

The pediatrician thinks its GERD but wants the GI to take a look which I’m onboard with, but would love to hear others experiences.

Should I pay for another year of cold storage or just thaw my eggs and have a baby?

On the one hand, I really had hoped to find a husband. And I’d like to find a new job and settle in pre-baby. And buy a house and move.

On the other hand I’m 38, I make 170k a year, I’ve paid off my student loans, and I just want a kid! And I’m tired of waiting.