Ditch the Brown Bag: 10 Stylish Ways to Pack Your Lunch

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Taking your own lunch to work has many benefits, but it's easier to get into the habit if you're excited about what you're packing . . . and how you're packing it. Even if you're stocking a simple sandwich on whole wheat, make your lunch stunning with a stylish container. We're not talking basic plastic vessels, here either — these contraptions are designed to properly hold your lunch, keep it fresh, and turn your midday meal into a fashion statement by showing off your personal style. Bonus — no one at the office will ever confuse your lunch for theirs. That's always awkward.

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Retro Cool

Retro Cool

The real deal, circa 1960, this metal lunch box and thermos combo ($30), is such a fun way to carry your midday meal.

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Green Goodness

Green Goodness

Designed to hold your sandwich or salad, this recyclable container ($3, originally $7) is BPA-free and designed for versatility. It includes a leak-proof container to hold dressings or something yummy. And we love this lunch container so much, it was included in our August Must Have box!

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Pop of Color

Pop of Color

If you're wanting to add a bit of excitement to your basic lunch, reach for a colorful neoprene sack ($40) that keeps cold things cold and hot eats hot.

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Need Now

Need Now

Along with looking so cute, this smart sandwich box ($28) keeps your stuff fresh and includes a bamboo lid that doubles as a serving tray or cutting board — perfect for adding fresh ingredients to your lunch.

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Stackable Happiness

Stackable Happiness

With stackable layers for filling with your delicious lunch, this smart alternative to the basic brown bag ($15, originally $30) includes built-in silverware and a secure strap and is microwavable and dishwasher-safe. How cool is that?

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Super Hip

Super Hip

Kick your basic brown bag to the curb with this stylish upgrade. Made from waxed cotton canvas, this slouchy bag looks more like a clutch than a lunch bag ($48).

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Chic With No Leaks

Chic With No Leaks

Made from BPA-free plastic, this leakproof lunch pot ($28) holds your favorite salads, soups, stews, or even yogurt, for a chic and healthy lunch. And it even comes with a spork.

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Bento Yes

Bento Yes

Handmade, and fabulous, this cedar bento box ($47) includes a carved spoon and fork.

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So Pretty

So Pretty

Insulated on the inside and covered with a chevron pattern on the outside, this reusable handmade lunch tote ($28) is so much better than your basic bag.