May
26
2009

Grow up and buy a briefcase

I live in a relatively small city where only a few years ago it was still respectable to go out in public with socks and a pair of Birkenstocks (see an example here). Lately around town, I’ve noticed another fashion statement starting arise in the business community, which sent shivers down my spine. At first I thought it was just our city, but after traveling to Seattle last week, I realized it’s a much bigger issue than I had expected. What I’m talking about is wearing a backpack with business attire (i.e. suits). My thoughts are, if you want to be taken seriously in the business world (listen up soon to be college graduates), ditch the backpack, grow up and buy yourself a big boy bag, like a briefcase. I’m not talking about something like your father’s briefcase, but something a bit more with the times. Take a look at Overstock.com, they’ve got a pretty good selection.

I’m well aware that the backpack is much better for your physical health than a briefcase, since the weight is evenly distributed, but sometimes style has to be at the forefront, especially when a first impression is a stake.

Usually, I let business fashion mistakes (i.e. dress shoes with white socks etc.) by recent college graduates slide, but now the cat is out of the bag, there is no excuse for me to catch anyone in a business suit with a backpack.

But hell, what do I know about business attire? After all, we are the poster boys for casual dress at the office.

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