Comments on: How to Choose the Best Handbag for Organization

By: Neena Nandagopal

Neena Nandagopal — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:48:00 +0000

In reply to Jeannie.

Hi Jeannie,
I agree – a great purse that is also functional is hard to find. I took a look at the Portland Leather Goods tote that you mentioned and it is beautiful and comes in so many great colors. I was tempted! I enjoyed reading your comment – thank you so much for taking the time to leave one. 🙂

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:23:31 +0000

I so agree with your ideas of a perfect purse. But they are hard to find. The closest I have found is my Portland Leather Goods medium zippered tote. One main compartment with a little slip pocket and a loop for hanging keys. It has no fabric lining. It has one slip pocket on the outside. I wish it was a zippered one. But nice and roomy and structured with the two handles long enough to slip over your shoulder. I use the pouch system to store things. And oh, I love the feel and smell of good leather!

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 02:05:09 +0000

I found this article because I googled “Is there such thing as a perfect purse” and it led me here. I agree with your idea but would add 2 small pockets one inside and one on the outside on one of the ends, not the same side as for the keys. The little inside pocket would be like a mini makeup with a clear pvc vinyl pocket small enough to hold your lipstick, and or gloss, and maybe your mascara basically whatever your 3 or 4 must carry beauty items. Being made of the pvc vinyl it is clear and so you can see what is in there and if a lipstick loses it’s lid you can see that and be able to keep it contained so the rest of the purse is not ruined. The small outside pocket that would fit on one of the ends would hold pens it would be lined with the pvc vinyl so that if one of your pens blows its ink your not ruining your entire purse. It would be big enough to hold a couple pens, not so deep you lose it and not so tight you can’t get them out or clean up after a blow up. Those are a couple things I would add. YES THE PERFECT PURSE.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 21:24:02 +0000

In reply to Lisa Oleaceae. I agree with everything you said I have said that also now where is that bag? I have looked and can’t find it. Cynthia Castleberry

By: Lisa Oleaceae

Lisa Oleaceae — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:42:36 +0000

The perfect handbag for me is the way you described it above.

By: nan j

nan j — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:32:02 +0000

I once had a purse that had nice zippers that’s didn’t tear my hand apart while i was getting inside it Is that a crazy request for a purse or what btw has anyone found any other purses not mentioned already I am checking those out but some links are no longer there

By: Camie

Camie — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:22:10 +0000

OMG! You have just described what I’ve been looking for in a bag that isn’t $500 or more. Why is this so hard? I have bought multiple bags in 2021 trying to find this. I’ll settle for one that is missing some of these components only to conclude they are really necessary. Too big, too small, black lining, no zipper, too many pockets. Ugh!

By: Neena Nandagopal

Neena Nandagopal — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:30:27 +0000

In reply to Roxanne. Hi Roxanne, Take a look at this cross body planner bag from Erin Condren. The last picture, in particular, shows it on the person with the cross body strap. I have this one in metallic suede and like it a lot (the suede does tend to get dirty so I had to treat it but the canvas may be a good option too). It is roomy enough to fit a planner or iPad and you can adjust the strap to the length you like - I am not sure if putting it on the shortest length would be short enough to be snug over your shoulder and close to your body - but the strap is adjustable. If you do like it - keep in mind that the EC Black Friday Sale is coming up starting 11/18/2020 for EC Insiders (free to join) which will be 30% off the entire site. Good luck finding that perfect purse - I am always on the lookout, too!

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:36:12 +0000

I don’t carry a purse because I can’t find what I am looking for. I’d like a bag about the size you mention – big enough for an iPad (though I actually want to carry my planner, not an iPad). What I want is a shoulder bag with a strap long enough to go on my shoulder, but short enough that I can hold it in close to my body with my upper arm. Straps are always too long and hit too low on my side. A cross-body bag would be great, except my breasts are larger than average and a strap right between them really makes them too obvious.

By: Susan Wall

Susan Wall — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 03:39:57 +0000

I am sooo glad to have found someone who is looking for the exact same things in a bag! I agree with you on every thing. I am still looking, also. Good luck to us!

By: Marg

Marg — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:07:40 +0000

Loved your article. I have the same purse requirements as you have. I have decided that men design women’s purses because I’m still on the hunt.

By: Neena Nandagopal

Neena Nandagopal — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:47:43 +0000

In reply to Kathy Di.

Hi Kathy,
Oh yes – backpack type purses do present a security issue – especially if you are in a busy city. And finding a cute one is even harder. I do like Travelon brand bags for their security features (including clippable zippers). I have a crossbody and love it but I haven’t tried the backpack style. I did a quick search and here is one by that brand: https://fave.co/2QpqmOb (affiliate) – and this one too: https://fave.co/2DOyXn2. What I especially like – aside from the security aspects – is the light colored interior. I don’t understand why manufacturers put black interiors in purses and handbags – it makes it impossible to find anything!