The old hard briefcase went the way of the fedora. (Yes, I know we miss the fedora.) The summer is the great time to upgrade your work bag as you’ll have the incentive to be fashionable as well. When picking a work bag, consider the following:

1. How much space do you need? Everyone has different requirements. Many jobs are now paperless so the standard 22 inch attache, is true. Many of us bring our laptops or tablets to work. If you require an electronic device, make sure any bag you pick will fit it snugly. Many work bags and purses now have a specific pocket for laptops and tablets. It makes a huge difference as opposed to have your expensive computer sloshing around.
   

   The Sumo Laptop Purse has pocket with a strap to keep your device safe and secure.

2. How do you need to dress? Your bag is part of your outfit. If you want a bag to take every day, you should pick a neutral color. The material is just as important. A good rule of thumb is to match the material to the material of shoe you are expected to wear at work. If you wear a suit or very professional attire, stick with leather. If you can go to work in sneakers, canvas or synthetic bags are probably ok. If you can go to work in flip-flops, you probably don’t work in an office, so why do you need a bag?
3. What do you want your bag to say? Let’s face it, we judge each other by our clothes. As an everyday part of your outfit, your bag will say much about you. Do you want to command attention? Get something with frills and bobbles. Do you want to be taken seriously? Stay with minimalist square designs. The person with the large rolling suitcase probably is prepared for everything. The person with the light armbag with little in it is probably more flexible and responsive. Remember, you can hide how you feel but you always wear your bag on your sleeve.

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   People always notice your bag