Using a tote as a purse?

[Anonymous]

I can buy one nice all-purpose bag and wanted to get a neutral colored simple leather tote and use it for everything from casual to church. The only exception would be super formal like an evening wedding or the Opera. Is this ok?

[Anonymous]

Absolutely ok

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely ok

+1

[Anonymous]

That sounds like exactly what I need. Any links to share?

[Anonymous]

Absolutely.

[Anonymous]

I think it's OK too. Although I think it is a challenge to find an all leather tote that isn't too heavy. I think this is particularly true in the case of an everyday bag since you need to find something sturdy or else it could start falling apart or appearing very worn. I speak from experience. I'm currently carrying a Michael Kors saffiano leather bag and it weighs a ton.

I see a lot of people using those nylon Longchamp totes as everyday purses. Does anyone have any opinion on those or cheaper knock-offs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's OK too. Although I think it is a challenge to find an all leather tote that isn't too heavy. I think this is particularly true in the case of an everyday bag since you need to find something sturdy or else it could start falling apart or appearing very worn. I speak from experience. I'm currently carrying a Michael Kors saffiano leather bag and it weighs a ton.

I see a lot of people using those nylon Longchamp totes as everyday purses. Does anyone have any opinion on those or cheaper knock-offs.

I'm not crazy about those nylon totes. I guess they seem too ubiquitous to me - the young, hip kids using them look cool, but that's cause they are young and hip, not cause of their bag, I think. Older and/or less otherwise cool-looking people just sort of look stodgy. I think?

But they do seem really practical. Maybe worth it for that reason alone.

[Anonymous]

I recently bought this bag, it was $60 at TJMax and I thought it was a good deal:



I carry it around basically everywhere and I think it looks pretty nice. It's light and holds a lot. I used to carry a longchamps and I think this looks much better.

[Anonymous]

I use a Sally Spicer tote as a purse sometimes. Very sturdy, with multiple pockets. Not terribly fashionable, but good enough for me.

[Anonymous]

"Heavy" is about the only downside I can see. I assumed from the word "tote" that you meant one of those LL Bean boat totes. Had you meant that I would suggest you make sure it has a zipper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I recently bought this bag, it was $60 at TJMax and I thought it was a good deal:



I carry it around basically everywhere and I think it looks pretty nice. It's light and holds a lot. I used to carry a longchamps and I think this looks much better.

Great bag -- much better choice than Longchamps, which are ubiquitous on HS and college campuses.

[Anonymous]

I usually don't post here since I am so not fashionable but I thought I'd chime in since I carry a tote every day. I have a Kenneth Cole leather tote I bought at Costco a couple of years ago. It's very lightweight so you may want to look into that brand as well.

[Anonymous]

LLBean Signature has some cute leather tote bags.