Angelina Jolie Wore Black Trousers and a Roomy Tote Bag, Get the Look

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As someone who is chronically late, I struggle to give myself enough time to dream up a put-together outfit in the morning. But Angelina Jolie showed me the easiest way to look sleek without trying, especially when traveling — a monochrome black outfit with a roomy tote bag.

While stepping out in Paris with daughter Zahara last year, the actress wore dark flared trousers and a staple V-neck sweater, which I can mix and match with various items in my closet. She styled the look with a larger-than-life tote bag.

Oversized totes are a trend we’ve spotted on Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Garner, and countless other celebrities — the bag style is as fashionable as it is functional, ideal for those days when you’re carrying clothes, a laptop, makeup, and other miscellaneous items. With holiday travel coming up, I’m relying on the spacious bag to get me through long flights and weekend trips.

You can, too, with these similar roomy tote bags — plus more Jolie-inspired trousers and V-neck sweaters for countless winter outfits.

Angelina Jolie Outfit Blueprint

Oversized Tote Bags: Kalidi Large Tote Bag, $27 (orig. $33); amazon.com
Kate Spade 454 Large Tote, $159 (valued at $479); katespadeoutlet.com
Quince Italian Leather Shopper Tote, $178; quince.com
Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag, $68; shop.lululemon.com
Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote, $68; cozyearth.com
Black Trousers: Spanx Ponte Flare Pant, $158; spanx.com
J.Crew Charley Kickout Cropped Pant, $59 (orig. $118); jcrew.com
Old Navy High-Waisted Pixie Flare Pants, $30 (orig. $50); oldnavy.gap.com
V-Neck Sweaters: Nordstrom V-Neck Cashmere Sweater; $90 (orig. $149); nordstrom.com
Qualfront Knit Pullover Sweater, $20; amazon.com
Banana Republic Factory Forever V-Neck Sweater, $24 at checkout (orig. $60); bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com

Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote

If you’re looking for a tote bag ideal for weekend trips, this Cozy Earth tote is a solid choice. It comes in an oversized silhouette and brown hue that reminds me of the one Jolie was spotted carrying. The thick straps and waxed canvas are so durable. I own this bag, and it holds plenty of items, including my laptop, books, headphones, wallet, and more when I’m flying or heading out on a road trip.

Spanx Ponte Flare Pant

Spanx’s Perfect Pants have been around since 2019, and this style is a best-seller with tons of five-star ratings. The pants come with a Jolie-inspired flare hem that elongates the legs. They’re made with Spanx’s signature ponte fabric with built-in compression and four-way stretch, and the zipper-free design makes getting ready so easy.

Qualfront Knit Pullover Sweater

In addition to Jolie, Naomi Watts is another celeb who is a fan of V-neck sweaters. This pullover top from Amazon comes in Jolie-inspired black, ideal for channeling her monochromatic ’fit. It even has ribbed cuffs, which are always elegant. It’s made with 100 percent cotton, which one five-star reviewer called “so soft,” and has ribbed cuffs.

Everyone needs an oversized tote in their closet — for those looking to upgrade their old bag or treat themselves to a new one for Christmas, find more bags that look like Jolie’s style below. And check out more black trousers and sweaters so you can fully recreate her winter uniform.

Kate Spade 454 Large Tote

Quince Italian Leather Shopper Tote

Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag

Kalidi Large Tote Bag

J.Crew Charley Kickout Cropped Pant

Old Navy High-Waisted Pixie Flare Pants

Nordstrom V-Neck Cashmere Sweater

Banana Republic Factory Forever V-Neck Sweater