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Return To Briefcases Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Buying Leather Briefcases - A Woman's Guide To Choosing The Right Balance Between Style & Function By Maria Lang The working woman has the unique need to balance beauty, style, and function when it comes to accessories. Case-in-point: leather briefcases. What do women really want? What professional woman wouldn't want a leather briefcase that is the perfect carrying case and also conveys that she is a fun individual but serious worker? Function Briefcases were so named for their use for carrying lawyers' case briefs, but with current technology briefcases are used for much more than papers, books, and briefs. The businesswoman across from you on the train probably has a variety of items in her case including a laptop, ipod, and her cellular phone or PDA. Will the briefcase you're considering hold all that you need it to? Check if it includes padding and a compartment for your laptop. Is it sturdy enough to hold all of your computer components in place? Will it keep important documents from creasing? Does it have (and do you need) separate compartments for your cell phone and personal items? Watch your back. Consider a rolling briefcase as opposed to one you will hand- or shoulder-carry if you are going to transport your life (as many of us do!) in your case. Also consider the rolling option if you will be traveling frequently. To prevent back pain, the American Chiropractic Association Web site states that a person should not shoulder-carry a bag that weighs more than 10 percent of his or her body weight. Some questions you might have: Are the back and shoulder pain worth the stylish briefcase? Can I buy the smaller briefcase even though it won't hold everything? Will I have to carry a purse in addition to my briefcase? Fashion A bag for all situations. Imagine all the situations during which you plan to use the briefcase. Women are lucky that there are many briefcase options, including more feminine-looking soft leather cases. If serving as your only briefcase, determine if your chosen case will appear as formal as needed. It may be best to purchase a case that will complement your most formal outfit. Your accessories are better off looking a little too formal in casual situations rather than painfully casual in formal situations. You can be an individual and business-minded at the same time. Leather briefcases come in a number of colors to complement the world's more than 6 billion personalities. (Did someone say pink?) When you've chosen your color, make your new briefcase uniquely you and add a monogram. Women who want to exude a more professional vibe might opt for the traditional black or brown leather, with brown leaning toward the more casual side of professional. There are two hand carrying options, handles and shoulder straps, and both exude a different air. Handles say business. Shoulder straps say casual. There is also the rolling briefcase, which offers a functional, practical, yet stylish option. Function over fashion? Fashion over function? You shouldn't have to decide between function and fashion.In today's hustle bustle world, you can still find a briefcase that suits you perfectly. When you're shopping, just remember that with the right briefcase, there is no need to sacrifice function for fashion, or fashion for function. Maria Lang is a professional writer who writes for Creative Leather Concepts, an online retailer of high quality, personalized leather briefcases, luggage bags and other fine leather gifts. Her interests include traveling and writing. keywords: Briefcases | Briefcase | Attache Antique Leather Briefcase

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