Use whichever you like for personal travel.

Black is the standard work luggage color, for anyone. Dark blue is usually acceptable. I use black luggage for work because I want to be taken seriously at work.

My experience is no one cares. Bag you carry at events, yes. Luggage to get there, no.

i use a backpack

I have one that is the same color as the first one. It's a muted, soft pink, almost beige. I love how it stands out at baggage claims in airports.

Anonymous wrote:I probably wouldn’t get hot pink but isn’t there some benefit to getting a bag that isn’t black so it’s less likely to get mixed up with someone else’s bag?

That is my first thought.

Anonymous wrote:I like the middle one!

But that's not the issue. Is it appropriate for work travel? The answer is no.

I probably wouldn’t get hot pink but isn’t there some benefit to getting a bag that isn’t black so it’s less likely to get mixed up with someone else’s bag?

People are going to think you’re a medical sales rep with a pink carry on.

I like the middle one!

Anonymous wrote:I think the middle one is a little Barbie for being taken seriously but the other two are fine.

Agree with this.

Mine is navy blue but the shape of a bowling ball bag, but stretched out. Maybe go with a niche shape rather than color.

Disagree that nobody is looking at your luggage. Roll up to a conference with a hot pink suitcase and people will notice. Will they care or judge? Who knows - maybe, maybe not. But they'll notice.

FWIW, OP, I have this one and have used it for probably a hundred flights. It works great and is holding up really well. Plus I see plenty of airline employees use the same brand, so I figure that's an endorsement.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BLCB6DS?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

It’s fine. No one is looking at your luggage.

I think the middle one is a little Barbie for being taken seriously but the other two are fine.

I have a silly question. I have never had a job that required much travel but am likely switching to one that will. I literally have had the same carry on bag since college (it's been great, it's a hot pink bag from TJ Maxx) but it's getting banged up and I'd like to upgrade.

In the limited times I have traveled for work, my bag has stuck out like a sore thumb - everyone seems to have navy/black luggage. Is it unprofessional to get a suitcase in a bright color - something like the below? I like bright, fun colors but don't want to give the wrong impression.

https://beistravel.com/products/the-carry-on-roller-in-atlas-pink

https://beistravel.com/products/the-carry-on-roller-in-berry

https://www.amazon.com/TUMI-International-Expandable-Carry-Suitcase/dp/B0DJBWWC44/ref=asc_df_B0DJBWWC44?mcid=ea691541074c3ba797cb1fdc8a040699&hvocijid=8749154097586164820-B0DJBWWC44-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8749154097586164820&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052078&hvtargid=pla-2281435177818&th=1