I had been in the market for a new tote bag, and because I abhor color, I knew I wanted it to be black. I was seriously considering the all-black Longchamp Le Pliage, with the black leather details and the black nylon bag, and actually walked into a neighborhood shop to pick it up but it was out of stock. So I went home to order it online when I got an email that I recieved a $50 Amazon gift certificate from my brother for my birthday. So I thought, "I'll check Amazon for the Le Pliage!" And instead, I found this bag!

It has thin straps, which creates the look I wanted, but they're extremely durable. It's ABSOLUTELY the most perfect size tote, and it's not too bulky for everyday use. In the mornings, I pack it full of my lunch for the day, my gym clothes, and a book, and in the evenings, after I've eaten my lunch, taken my gym clothes to the launderer, and I'm reading my book on the train ride home, I can actually fold up the empty LeSportsac bag and it fits in the bottom of my handbag, which is about 16 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 8 inches tall.

I'm a very happy camper with this bag and recommend it 100%! Who would have ever thought that LeSportsac could make such a grown up and lovely basic black bag!