Oprah’s Favorite Tote Is the Perfect Roomy Carry-on — and It Never Goes Out of Style

There’s just something timeless about a stylish tote bag — one that you can wear anywhere, from the airport to a business meeting to walking around town on vacation. In fact, it’s just the ticket if you’re shopping for the person who has everything this holiday season.

This faux suede accessory is a fail-proof gift for the person in your life — your boss? Your mom? — who not only has it all but also has a tendency to pack it all around with them at all times. The K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote is recommended by hundreds of Amazon shoppers as well as Oprah, the queen of gift-giving herself.

K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote

“We all have a friend who carries a sizable amount of stuff around on a daily basis,” she wrote in her 2022 Favorite Things list, calling out her legendary counterpart, Gayle King. Oprah seems to be a long-time fan of K. Carroll Accessories, having included the brand in her iconic Favorite Things roundup three times before, including the Kelsey Crossbody in 2021, the Harper Crossbody in 2018, and a stylish crossbody cell phone case in 2016.

“Not too big or too small, this vegan suede tote is just the right size for your on-the-go loved one in need of a stylish solution,” she wrote of the Taylor Tote, a 15- by 15-inch carryall made of sturdy, cruelty-free polyester. So go ahead; buy it for your favorite traveler.

The design is super straightforward. The bag has a boxy shape and clean exterior — no busy pockets, pouches, or zippers. Inside is almost equally minimalist but with the addition of one snap pouch and built-in card sleeves.

K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote

Reviewers say it’s the perfect carry-on. “This tote travels well. It holds a ton,” one wrote. “It’s attractive and I’ve gotten plenty of compliments. As Christmas is coming, I purchased five for friends. I may need a few more.”

Shoppers say the material is sturdy but not stiff. And though it’s big, it’s surprisingly lightweight. More than one reviewer called it the “best tote ever.”

The K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote is $60 and comes in eight colors, including your standard neutrals (black, camel, taupe, army green) as well as some wild cards (sky blue, bright fuchsia) but all are equally guaranteed to stand the test of time. 

K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote

“Just love everything about it — size is very roomy, great neutral color, classy-looking, and great all around for someone who carries everything in her purse,” wrote another reviewer. “I intend to buy others as gifts, it’s just that nice.”

Take Oprah’s advice and buy this oversized K. Carroll Accessories Taylor Tote for the beloved stylish traveler in your life. Or shop around for more Oprah-loved bags for travel at Amazon, ahead.

Shop More Oprah-loved Travel Bags at Amazon:

Brouk & Co The Capri Everyday Stripe Tote

Paravel Fold-up Travel Backpack

Telfar Shopping Bag

K. Carroll Accessories Kelsey Crossbody

At the time of publishing, the price started at $60.

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