Choose A Bag

Choose A Bag

Dressing attractively for work builds confidence. So does shouldering a good handbag or gripping a neat briefcase.

"A handbag can transform even the dullest outfit," says fashion consultant Shadaab Razak. "Your choice of handbag should depend on your job profile and lifestyle. But most people don't give this any thought when buying one."

Make sure your handbag/ briefcase is not dull. It should not be inconvenient to use either. Quick tips

*Ladies can alter their purses to match their clothes. Tie a string of beads, a scarf, or add fancy pins on your bag to match it with your attire.
*A tote can look fabulous with a salwar kameez/ jeans or a sari.
*Avoid acrylic bags, which come as complimentary gifts. They are passe.
*Bags should always be stuffed with plastic or paper when not in use. Else, they lose shape.
*Keep your leather briefcase/ purse in a flannel bag cover when not in use. It prevents them from getting spoilt.
*You can use stain removers to clean the fabric on suede, cloth or velvet bags. Use leather cleaners to buff your leather briefcases and bags.