How to Choose a Designer Laptop Bag

If you're still carrying around the same ugly black laptop bag that you bought at Office Depot ten years ago, you're in need of some serious stylin! There are plenty of designer laptop bags out there, so no reason to look frumpy! Laptop bags have changed a lot on the last couple of years, and I think the changes are for the better!

Things You'll Need

• Money

Instructions

1. The very first thing you need to do is determine the size bag you need. Do you have a 15 inch screen or a 17 inch one? Buying the correct size of designer laptop case is crucial. Don't see one you like in the right size? You can always go to Etsy.com where you can find vendors who will make one that you like to order.

2. Think about where you will be taking the laptop. If you are primarily taking it on trips, you can go with as wild of a print as you like. Many designer laptop bags are very Web 2.0--lots of graphic 70's style going on there! They're wonderful, but you do have to consider one thing...

3. Does the designer laptop bag go with your clothes? If you wear primarily black, the answer is probably yes. However, if you have a varied wardrobe, you may want to go with more sedate colors and prints.

4. Think about what you carry with your laptop. Most designer laptop bags will have compartments where you can safely and securely carry a digital camera, cords, modems, etc.

5. How durable is the designer laptop bag you are considering purchasing? You may want to check out reviews if you are buying online, or if not, carefully inspect the fabric, lining and stitching for quality.

6. Remember, designer laptop bags are much like designer purses. You can add several to your wardrobe if you are so inclined. If you carry your laptop to work every day, then this is an option you may want to consider.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider getting a unique designer laptop bag simply because it will be more difficult for a thief to walk away with it unnoticed.

Resources

• Gorgeous Striped Designer Laptop Case