The problem with WFH (work from home) is that it’s terrible for developing younger employees. There is an immense amount of formal and informal training, mentoring, and educating that goes on when people put on trousers, lace up nice shoes, and head into a place of work.
If you’re someone who is a few years (or more) beyond entry level and are clinging to your WFH life (me too)… think about it. Would you be where you are without someone farther up the ladder showing you the ropes? Y’know, showing you the ropes on the ladder. Of which you’re both on. Because if there’s nothing that accurately describes the wobbly, unstable experience that is most workplaces in our current day and age, it’s a bleepin’ rope ladder.
Professional looking without requiring upper management-level money.
Clean-looking magnetic snap closure pocket on one side (shown above),
zipper pocket on the other.
“Here young apprentice, take my hand, I shall help you up a rung.”
“Gee whiz Wise Master! Why thank yo…”
“HA HA TOO SLOW!” (*rips hand away*)
(*falls*) “AW OW OH OH OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AWHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO“
Leather is fine for the price. Soft with a bit of texture.
Hardware is good.
So sometimes you need to go into work.
And sometimes carrying a briefcase would be helpful, and appropriate looking considering the environment. And if you don’t want to spend more than $200 yet still look like you should be taken seriously (because you should), then the Fossil (yes Fossil) Haskel isn’t a half bad choice…
Surprisingly subtle branding. Fossil used to be a little logo-obsessed.
You’d be forgiven for missing the branding on this briefcase.
Dimensions are: 16″L x 2.5″W x 12″H
Space, without being a cumbersome beast.
Strap looks and feels cheap. Hardware is good,
but the strap itself is cheap and uncomfortable.
So while you’ll have to make a few compromises, with the rise of WFH and the continued bifurcation of men’s style (either cheap garbage or stupidly expensive designer nonsense), the Fossil Haskel is a weirdly good choice…
…when it’s on sale.
Smart choices, both in style and practicality, for rainy fall days.
Suede shoes and suit deals too.
From wheelhouse standards like chinos and sweaters, to fancy holiday stuff like velvet blazers and…
Weekend update: JCF drops the price on those suede boots to under $80 (final sale…
In person with an iconic loafer... in a not so classic shade.
Fall textures. Smoothly suited. Dark and sleek. Etc.