This is a great quality purse! I was originally thinking I wanted to purchase the Eloise design, but my everyday casual purse finally died on me and I needed a replacement for it. I chose this as a replacement because it's one of the only AR purses that have a zip to get to the inner compartment, which I find most practical and secure for everyday
...Read MoreRead more about This is a great quality purse! I was. I also think the classic design and size are perfect for everyday occasions. It's beautiful and can be worn with elevated outfits but also looks good casually.
I really like that it comes with two straps. The short strap is thicker and I love how sturdy it feels, but I prefer the longer strap so I can wear it as a crossbody (the short strap is not long enough to do this comfortably). The gold toned hardware seems to be sturdy and good quality.
The inner compartment has a small zip closure on one side and small open flap closure on the other - I like putting my phone in this pocket for easy access. I don't typically use the zip closure as it's small, but if, for example, I was traveling internationally it would be a great place to store a passport and copies of ID, insurance, etc, as it's very secure.
The bag easily fits my essentials. I have a couple smaller bags that I keep in the inner compartment for organization, one for toiletries like hand cream, chapstick, feminine hygiene, extra masks, sanitizer, a small hairbrush, lipstick. This along with my phone, headphones, wallet, keys, sunglasses, charger, all easily fit. I usually have a reusable bag for random errands balled up in there too. All of this fits without making the bag feel stuffed. I could add a medium to small book and that would make it finally start feeling more stuffed.
I've only owned it for a couple months but I don't doubt that it will last me many years with minimal wear based on what I've seen from others online. Read LessRead less about This is a great quality purse! I was