When you're heading to a business-casual or professional office environment on a daily basis, you don't have to compromise on style in the handbag department. Totes, hobos and bucket bags can work with a business suit, skirt and blouse ensemble, and other office attire as long as the bag has some structure and exudes a clean-cut, classic style. For the Fall season, handbag trends are leaning towards studs, over-the-top embellishments and eye-catching leopard prints. Still, there are some ways to embrace Fall trends without going overboard with your office look.

If you prefer a small or mid-sized tote for carrying basic accessories, stick with an oversized ruched bag in black, brown or another neutral color. The oversized ruched bag is a versatile, eye-catching addition to any outfit, and is low-key enough to complement your office ensemble.

Looking for a briefcase-style tote? Stick with the simple patent leather tote or a structured leather bag for a classic Fall look. These types of bags never go out of style and are a great way to add a touch of sophistication to your ensemble. Just match the bag with your shoes, and you're ready to hit the office in style.

If you want to incorporate the Fall handbag trend of studs and metal embellishments, stick with a simple duffle-inspired tote or a shoulder bag that's framed in small silver or gold studs. Avoid the bags covered with silver discs, gold pailettes or oversized studs because these will create a more casual, rocker-chic look. Enjoy the latest trend in moderation so that you don't overpower your otherwise-professional look.

When you're wearing an all-black or all-grey ensemble for the office, add some color with a dark purple or pewter bag. Both of these colors are some at the top of the trend charts for the Fall season, adding a splash of color but still complementing your neutral outfit. A dark purple shoulder bag, tote or ruched bag is a great addition to any business casual ensemble.

From glossy patent leather totes to oversized ruched bags, you have several options for putting together an attractive office ensemble this Fall. Pick up any of these top trends to create a pulled-together and stylish look for the season.

Chain handles are one of the leading trends for Spring and Summer 2009 and can give your otherwise classic ensemble an edgy, modern look. Leading handbag designers including Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Prada and Moschino have added gleaming chain handles to their accessories lineups, and many other shoulder bag designers are following suit. But how do you wear this style with your summer outfit? Here are the different types of chains that work with different types of looks this season:

The oversized chain with buckle embellishments is a great addition to your oversized hobo or a large weekender bag. It's a fresh, funky and casual look for your everyday bag, and works well for day and night.

The gleaming gold and silver chain is the perfect addition to a miniature shoulder bag for your night out on the town. It's also appearing on stylish clutches and miniature pochettes to add some shine to your look. Look for thinner, necklace-style chain handles to complete your look for an elegant affair.

A leather and metal interlocking chain handle is a great way to dress up a casual outfit for summer, and this type of handle is appearing on both shoulder bags and bucket bags this season. The interlocking chain handle also provides some extra support and is highly durable for this season and beyond.

Double or triple chain handle bags are great for a dressy, rocker-chic inspired look and are a good match for wrap dresses, halter dresses and miniskirts you're sporting this summer. These multi-chain bags double as an accessory that will become the focal point of your outfit, so avoid wearing too much jewelry with your ensemble to make the most of your look.

The half-chain handle bag is the latest sophisticated office-wear accessory. These bags are designed with a leather covering at the top of the chain, and give you the added benefit of extra comfort with the soft padded leather handle. Give your office ensemble a fresh, modern twist with one of these bags by your side. The half-chain handle bag made with patent leather, quilted leather or soft buttery-leather finish is a versatile and chic look for your office collection.