Your briefcase can be stylish as well as a handy carrying device.
A briefcase carrying all the essentials for your work and social life can prove a good and more effective replacement for a tote bag or purse. It can be as stylish and adaptable as you are and will prove a more comfortable way of transporting work essentials such as your laptop, papers, notebooks and folders, and personal items such as your wallet, umbrella and cell phone, in a compact and organized manner.
Your Requirements
Your "best briefcase" requirements will depend greatly upon what you need to carry. Think about what items you always want to have with you. You may or may not choose to tote around a laptop, calculator, papers and folders, pens and markers, umbrella, spare comfy shoes, portable music devices, workout clothes, and leisure reading materials. Taking inventory as to what you typically will carry around will help determine your briefcase requirements, especially regarding size.
Style Over Substance
What you wish to carry will also determine the necessary durability of your briefcase, although your budget will come into play here as well. Leather will provide good, long-lasting durability at a high price, while synthetics will be lighter and less expensive, but also less sturdy and likely to retain their shape and structure. Briefcases are as much a fashion item as a tote bag or purse, so they reflect your sense of style and status.
Types of Briefcases
There are a range of briefcase types to suit every need. Some are handheld, with built-in highly durable carry handles (a folio) while others are worn over the shoulder on long nylon straps. The use of an over-shoulder strap distributes the weight more evenly and makes the case easier to carry. There's also the option to tuck a non-handled briefcase (carrying lighter objects) under the arm (a portfolio).
Security
Briefcase security can be an issue if yours is of significant value or contains objects of high worth or confidentiality. Many upmarket briefcases offer a built-in combination lock on the top that necessitates memorizing a short number code to open it. Alternatively, the zippers can be locked together using a small padlock. Either of these options will help ensure the briefcase isn't opened inadvertently and they may also deter would-be thieves.
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