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Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers.
MoreA tote is a fantastic everyday utility bag. I find myself grabbing it pretty much on a daily basis for its ability carry everything I need for an entire day—laptop, chargers, camera, mophie, external hard drive, papers… You get the idea. Even my messenger can’t handle the amount of supplies I can fit into the tote without appearing overstuffed. Here are some tips for choosing the right tote bag for you.
Like a briefcase, choose a material that matches your lifestyle. Leather is sharper. Canvas, more casual and rugged. Either material will also add some masculinity to a bag that is definitely more feminine than a briefcase, messenger, or backpack. If this is an issue but a tote seems like a good fit for you, I recommend choosing one in a larger size and avoiding smaller cross body versions, sometimes referred to as map bags.
Personally, I love the size and utility of the tote, especially when I’m going to be out all damn day. Mine also has a variety of inside pockets that keep things extremely organized and easily accessible. Plus, it’s nice to be able to wear it over my shoulder when I need to free up my hands.
| WEARING | J.Crew shirt and chinos, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Timex watch, Topo Designs accessory bag, Tote, belt, and loafers c/o Coach | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo
Thanks for reading.
Stylishly Yours,
Brian
He Spoke Style
Brian Sacawa
Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.
