A lot of fashion attention has been
given to the questionable accessory of the man purse, but the
question remains. Should men carry a bag or not? Is it stylish and
trendy or simply an outdated fad that is tacky and tasteless?
If you are a guy who truly needs to
carry a lot of stuff, in other words, if a bag is necessary for
toting your belongings, then by all means, there is certainly a
fashion forward way to approach this subject. If, on the other hand,
you prefer to be a minimalist in terms of personal necessities, an
unnecessary bag can come across as ostentatious.
First thing’s first, size does
matter. Although smaller man bags are not completely out of the
question, few men can successfully pull off this accessory. In fact,
small bags just come across as weak and feminine, so if you’re on
the fence about different bag types, go with the one that is at least
large enough to hold a laptop.
Other things to consider are the length
and size of the straps. Aside from a solid briefcase and maybe a gym
duffel, man bags are usually meant to be carried over the shoulder or
across the body. Choose a bag with wide straps and thicker handles
for the ultimate macho appearance.
When it comes to the color of your man
bag, the most important suggestion is to avoid patterns. Very rarely
does a pattern efficiently enhance a variety of different outfits. If
you are shopping for a bag that is not only going to be functional
but useful regardless of your wardrobe, stick with a solid color.
Bold colors are an option if you like to stand out from the crowd,
but be sure to go with a luxurious material that is both sleek and
professional.
Accents and embellishments are
perfectly fashion forward, but typically less is more. Another word
to the wise, when going with metallic adornments, choose those that
are more matte in finish and not necessarily shiny.
There is certainly a very stylish way
to pull off the man bag accessory!
