6 reasons a briefcase is ideal when starting a career

Today, it can be seen as "cramping" your style. In the modern world, it is unlikely that you will be wearing clothes that a strap bag or backpack will ruin.

The modern workplace is also more relaxed in most industries, with emphasis on work-life balance, the arrival of remote work and digital nomads.

But there is a reason this piece of fashion will stand the test of time.

Like the wristwatch is set in the tradition of the gentleman, a briefcase is ingrained in a long tradition of a bussiness man.

It separated work and personal life

The briefcase has capacity for a limited number of things including: important documents, and a laptop at best. It is very hard to fit a lunch package, water bottle, clothes, and other accessories that are typical of the backpack.

It emphasised carrying important documents for a particular time.

Status

It doesn't matter which generation, a man carrying a briefcase gives a strong first impression of being taken serious. Especially if it is an accessory to a suit outfit. Especially in business environments and school, there was, and still is, a camraderie over the briefcase.

Organisation

No matter how messy you are, a briefcase calls for organisation and structure. It's simplicity also makes certain actions smooth. Where you would open a backpack and spend time digging out what you need, then set it down in that sack fashion. The briefcase is a click away from accessing the components and locking them away. It also sit poised wherever it is put.

Confidence

The picture of a confident person is not complete without a polished look, if we are judging the book by the cover. The briefcase allows easy mobility, without affecting the overall look in any situation. The effect of handing out or receiving documents from a briefcase is undeniable.

Here are six reasons you might want to get good old fashioned briefcase.

1.Professional look

It gives the sense that you know what you are doing and know what you are capable of. Instant attention and respect which can help you in presentation or meetings.

2.Safety

All your documents remain crease-free and it is easy to find your belonging in designated compartments.

It also prevents rattling which can cause damage to belongings like laptop, phone.

3.Durability

They are a good investment. Some of them are made with an old look of being worn which sometimes adds to the appeal. This is because they are usually made for highly resistant and flexible material like leather.

They stand the test of time and environment conditions easily.

Some people hand them down to family as heirlooms or gifts when starting out in their careers.

4.Classy gentle look

They are better for professional looks then backpacks. Suits, and other formal wear are not designed to have other material on them. Straps wrinkle them, wear them out and spoil their texture around the shoulders and underarms.

They don't come in contact with your clothing in any frictional way.

5.Flexible

They can be carried to almost all professional settings, casual places for meetings or working on personal projects. You can travel with them in almost all means of transport.

You can have different styles and colours for any occassion. For example, a black leather briefcase is more modern and suitable for the office while the brown ones are suitable for outside-office and casual settings.

6.Mature look

Regardless of your age, the briefcase instantly gives you a mature, responsible, authority and put together look. If you are starting out in your career in a professional setting, discard the backpack. People will take you more seriously when you look like you mean business.

Briefcases have remained popular for being practical and having a reputation for giving great looks, while being fashion and style companions for a really long time.