I don't generally do purses. I bought this because I needed a place to put my phone and teeth aligner case in the summertime. It's a compact size, looks like a pricier bag, and has LOTS of pockets. So many great pockets. If you're just putting normal stuff in it, it is quite thin. If you're a mom, I have totally and discreetly fit 2 diapers and a pack of wipes in one of the snap pockets while still having separate access to my other stuff in the other pockets. I really have nothing bad to say about this bag.