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Truth #5: Upgrade your backpack. Even with the most well tailored and put together outfit, wearing a middle school or high school students' backpack instantly ruins your ensemble.
If you're wearing a full suit and have a meeting, a briefcase or messenger bag is a must. When interfacing with clients or senior management, you want to be perceived as "the man with the plan". Nothing conveys confidence more than placing your briefcase on the table, opening it up, and pulling out the answers to all of your clients' problems.
For our readers who work in business-casual environments and university students who like to look sharp, there are many casual options that you can choose from. A great choice is a leather backpack like the one below, which will patina and look even better over time:
Another bag we highly recommend are canvas bags like the ones Filson manufactures. Not only are they well constructed and can handle being abused, they are also extremely versatile. This single bag can be used for work, class, and weekend hangouts.
Tip: It's always best to try to match all your leathers in the same color. This would include your shoes, belts, bags, and watch straps. Matching your shoes and belts however is mandatory.
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