It’s almost back-to-school season, and with September in the air, I’m looking to hone my wardrobe in favour of a more practical, professional style to freshen up my work wardrobe. I’ve stocked up on elevated button-down shirts and found some brilliant tailoring from our favourite high-street brands. Now, it’s time to turn my attention towards accessories.
When assembling a workwear wardrobe, there’s probably no item quite as important as the perfect large, black handbag. For the daily run to and from the office, your bag should be big enough to carry a laptop, charger, notepad, glasses (prescription and/ or sun), a snack or two and your makeup must-haves—and that’s packing modestly. If you’re anything like me, your work bag quickly reaches capacity with an ungodly amount of non-negotiables, so I must argue that the bigger the bag, the better.
Me? I managed to find my perfect large black handbag thanks to the plethora of secondhand designer styles that abound on the likes of eBay and Vestiaire Collective. But if you’re looking for brand spanking new, this kind of classic style is always available.
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