My friends all use bookbags to and from work but I prefer the messenger or another kind of bag. I hate that person on the subway with a huge bookbag but they don't realize it and always bump into the people behind them.

Messenger bags (a.k.a. man bags) are a timeless style - I say get it a good one and wear it with pride!

Abercrombie and J. Crew usually make nice casual ones. For a dressier look, maybe check Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers. Even if they don't have them, they can send you in the right direction.

I think that they are ok, but personaly I wouldnt carry one all the time becuz i like my backpack. I only use my "messenger bag" to put my laptop in. But like I said they are still cool.

The jansport one is cool.