I use this tote bag as my purse now. It’s awesome! The straps are nice and long, so it hits at the exact right spot on my hip, making it easy to transfer off and on my shoulder. I added a pocket for my phone and a loop for my keys, so I could reach them easier. It’s such a large bag, and can expand outward, to handle whatever you need it for. Awesome quality, those stitches are going to stay put!