Pairing Your Outfit with Designer Bags

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6th August 2024

When shopping for a men’s bag, consider both function and fashion. Neither of these should be compromised under any circumstances. Your bag should both be functional and nice looking. If you choose the incorrect bag, your whole ensemble will fall flat.
The right men’s bag can do wonders for your confidence and elegance. Discover the perfect way to accessorise your men’s bag with various outfits.

Matching Styles 

Choose a designer bag that complements your outfit rather than competing with it. If you’re carrying a men’s work bag, opt for a more formal attire. Conversely, if you have a casual bag, dress down to match the relaxed style. 

Colour Matching 

In most cases, a business professional’s bag should complement the primary colour scheme of their outfit. Occasionally, you can choose a colour that stands out against your outfit. For official business occasions, there is an unspoken rule that stipulates one should don leather shoes matching the colour of one’s luggage. For a simpler look, try mixing and matching colours or accessorising with colourful bags.

Briefcase 

There are two main types of briefcases: structured and unstructured. A rectangular, hard-shell leather briefcase matches well with a suit. To top it all off, you can also try to match the leather on your briefcase. This calls for brown Oxfords and a brown briefcase, or black and brown, respectively.
Soft leather briefcases with round shoulders exude an air of relaxed elegance. They often look great with a knit jacket, chinos, and Derbies for a suiting look, or with your favourite pair of smart casual pants. Put on a button-up shirt, ecru leather shoes, khaki pants, and a briefcase. 

Backpack 

Backpacks are mostly defined by their material. High-quality leather designer bags for Men matches perfectly with a business attire. You can also get yourself canvas and nylon bags and have a more laid-back weekend look. If you can’t decide which one you want, you can get both and style them the way you want.
Choose a classy bag made of leather, ideally in black. That will be a great compliment to suits in black, grey, or blue. 

Messenger Bag 

The messenger bag or satchel, has swiftly become the go-to practical accessory for most men. It’s adaptable. You can dress it up or down with a two-piece suit or jeans and sneakers. With the messenger bag, you’ll never go wrong. You can use them at school, when travelling, or even while relaxing with a laptop at a café.
For a stylish look, consider a khaki jacket, dark-cuffed jeans, Chelsea boots, and a brown leather bag. For a more business-casual look, try tan chinos, Chukka boots, and a button-down shirt. Messengers made of leather are somewhat more adaptable. Therefore, either way you pair them will do.

Cross-Body Bag 

The shape of a cross-body bag is reminiscent of a messenger satchel but with the upright bag’s stiffer construction. Although they may not be large enough to accommodate computers, they are ideal for travel and road trips. So, what’s the best way to wear a cross-body bag?
You should usually wear cross-body bags diagonally across your torso. However, this depends on the size and substance of the bag. Combining them with layers makes them function better. Accessorise your trucker jacket and jeans with a leather cross-body bag or layer them with a camel wool trench coat. Also, make sure the leather goes nicely with your shoes. To complete the look, try a pair of leather Chelsea boots, a pair of military boots, or a pair of suede Chukkas. 

Laptop Bag 

Generally speaking, laptop bags aren’t really specific. Their rules are comparable to those that apply to folio bags, satchels, and briefcases. For regular use around the office, a slim laptop folio will do just fine. You can pair it with a suit or chinos and a button-up shirt thanks to its slender profile. Also, here is where you can let your colour palette shine.
You don’t need it to be an exact match to your wardrobe; laptop bags aren’t typically used for commuting; in fact, many men prefer to keep one at the office for meetings or when they’re on the run. 

Conclusion 

Do you need to choose an outfit that complements your bag? No, I don’t think so! The key is to put together an outfit that makes you feel good because the most famous ensembles are the ones that people wear with confidence. If you are a big fan of luxury bags and designer bags, then you shouldn’t relent in pairing them with the right outfit.