Like a Girl Scout, I like to be prepared. Whether there’s a spill, a fashion emergency, or someone needs hand lotion — I want to make sure I have everything nearby. That’s why I’m picky about my purses.
For a bag to make it into my regular rotation, it has to be large enough to hold everything I need and look stylish doing it. If it feels too heavy on my arm, it’s out. If there aren’t interior pockets for my travel-size beauty products — lip gloss, perfume, deodorant, setting powder, and more — forget it.
One purse that checks all my boxes is Quince’s Italian Leather Medium Convertible Satchel, which I was lucky enough to be sent after eyeing it for a few months. It has a roomy zippered interior with two side pouches that keep my essentials organized, and it can be worn three ways, making it one of the most functional bags I’ve tried.
Even better, shoppers say it resembles the Coach Rogue 39, thanks to its boxy structure and the multiple ways it can be worn. While the designer version is sold out almost everywhere — and costs $1,095 — my Quince lookalike is available in black or tan for $160.
Quince Italian Leather Medium Convertible Satchel
The bag’s best feature is its versatility. It has top handles for carrying on your arm, plus two shoulder straps and a crossbody strap that easily clips onto the hardware. It’s like owning three bags in one. The straps also tuck neatly inside, so you can switch up how you wear it on the go — something I find myself doing often.
I put this purse to the ultimate test a few weeks ago, when I traveled to Manhattan for a party in a tight space. Whenever I commute from New Jersey to the city, I’m basically Mary Poppins — carrying my Kindle, a 40-ounce Owala water bottle, a sweater, a small laptop, an energy drink, snacks, and more. Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
Even packed to the brim, it felt surprisingly comfortable to carry and didn’t feel bulky as I navigated the crowded basement venue filled with people and drinks I could’ve easily knocked over. To me, that’s a massive win that earned the bag a permanent spot in my rotation for any season. Because of the durable Italian leather and sturdy hardware, the bag is built to last, and I expect to get years of use out of it.
I’m far from the only fan of this Quince purse — shoppers praised the “super soft” leather on the “beautiful bag.” And one customer agrees with me that it “holds everything and then some.” Yet another person said it is “the best price and quality on the market” for a structured purse like this pick.
Add the versatile bag to your collection or keep scrolling for more crossbody bags from Quince.
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