I take notes when Katie Holmes wears the same piece several times in a row — but I'm even more interested when my fellow editors are found with the same piece in real life. That's my love for the Madewell bag — almost everything is now on sale for Black Friday — and it's getting to be. Not only does Madewell make some of the best affordable work bags on the market, but the same portion of them can easily double as your closet's daily need (that)

Madewell's Black Friday sales fell a week ahead of this year's biggest shopping weekend. The brand offers 40% off shoppers across the site, including searches already on sale. WITH THE DISCOUNT CODE "MADEBETTER" AT CHECKOUT, YOU CAN TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 30% OFF. That means you can make Holmes' favorite under$200 leather tote, the essential bucket tote, less in some neutral colors.

Holmes relies on her brown bucket-bag-style tote for her busy Mom duty day, and she's been spotted carrying it in her most modest outfit around New York City. With its wide shape, it can easily double as a laptop-friendly bag in your collection.

But it's not the only leather tote on sale worth picking up from Madewell before Black Friday. Originally priced atル188, the Market tote, which is larger and slightly slouch-shaped when compared to the essential bucket tote, is a favorite of fellow Marie Claire staff.

"Ask anyone I've been close to within the last month and they'll tell you: I'm completely obsessed with my Madewell tote," Fashion editor Emma Childs"The bag has a rectangular bottom insert that retains its shape and structure, my grab and go essentials (i.e., a chap Stiletto, a bag with a black leather strap). And finally, there's a protected carabiner for clipping my favorite element, the keys to my house.

While Childs is supportive of the sold-out suede iteration (she was an early adopter of this season's suede bag trend!), You can shop the market tote in sturdy leather that will not be spoiled by wet winter weather.

Or, keep scrolling to shopping for some other sales options that you can snag ahead of Black Friday. Our discovery includes another classic tote beloved by Marie Claire's Entertainment director, Neha Prakash, and several shoulder bag options that are perfect to carry your next night.