So I bought this in the grey and actually switched it out for the black to better match my personal style, and I loooooove this backpack. The grey was cute, but I really do like the black. It's more versatile for me. I'm a college student, and before now I felt my clothes and backpack looked mismatched and silly when I would wear anything nicer than sneakers, so I decided to get a bag that was a little more stylish. This bag goes well with all the classics in my wardrobe and with trendier or more casual outfits too, but it actually turned out to be way more practical than my previous one. I love the pockets. They're the right size and in all the right places. (laptop sleeve -please and thank you!) The straps are comfy, and I really appreciate the drawstring feature since zippers make so much noise in a quiet classroom. Functional, cute, versatile, gender neutral, all the good things.