Bags

Women's bags for work and the weekend

Forcast bags are designed to carry a working day without looking like luggage. The range covers structured shoulder bags, roomy hobo styles, crossbody bags, two and three way bags that change with the strap, and small clutches for evenings. They are made to sit beside our workwear, in colours that match the tailoring rather than fight it.

Choosing the right bag

For the office, a shoulder bag such as the Jessica Shoulder Bag or Leanna Shoulder Bag holds the essentials with room to spare and sits neatly under the arm over a blazer. The Collette Hobo Bag is the softer option for days when you are carrying more. Crossbody bags like the Rebeca Cross Body Bag leave your hands free for a coffee and a phone, which makes them the easy choice for weekends. Clutches, including the Coral Raffia Clutch Bag and the Brielle 2 Way Clutch, are for dinners and events.

Two way and three way bags

Several styles come with more than one way to carry them. The Mariana 2 Way Bag and Matilda 3 Way Bag switch between a top handle, a shoulder strap and a longer crossbody strap, so one bag covers the commute, the desk and drinks afterwards. If you only want to buy one bag this season, this is where to look.

What to wear them with

A structured bag such as the Brighton Leather Bag grounds a suit or a work dress and looks right with loafers or pumps. Softer shapes and raffia suit linen and printed dresses in warmer months. Match the hardware on your bag to your jewellery and belt where you can; gold with gold, silver with silver, and the whole outfit reads as intended.

Delivery and returns

Standard delivery is free on Australian orders over $100, with express delivery at $12.99. Every bag can be returned or exchanged within 30 days, online or in any Forcast store across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.