Summary: First impressions matter. Part of putting your best foot forward in a professional environment inevitably involves the thing you think about the least—your bag. Invest in it now.
It’s so easy to become blind to your own bag. Hear me out – you carry the same bag, whether a tote or a briefcase, for work for years. It works well, it’s fashionable or a popular brand and you never really take a good look at it because, well, it’s next to your body. Then one day, you take a step back and see it for the stained, torn mess it is. Yes, bags can last forever, but after 5+ years you might want to squelch the pride and decide whether or not it’s finally time to invest in something new.
It’s such an easy thing to put off because your bag works just fine, right? However, enough is enough, and yes, your bag is a part of the impression you make on the people you see in your office, on your clients, and job interviews. If you’re realizing that your bag is probably a lot worse off than you thought, here are twelve great work bag options.
Men’s Bags
Something Strong Grey Canvas Tablet Messenger Bag
Brooks England Dalston Leather-Trimmed Canvas Backpack
Kenneth Cole Colombian Leather Flapover Messenger Bag “Risky Business”
Hedgren Tax 3-way Expandable Business Briefcase
Kenneth Cole Show Business – Colombian Leather Flapover Computer Case
Women’s Bags
Longchamp ‘Large Le Pliage’ Tote
Urban Outfitters Reversible Faux Leather Tote Bag