Vera Bradley Cotton Utility Tote Bag - Lightweight & Durable Shopping Tote for Women - Perfect for Groceries, Beach Trips & Everyday Use

Beautiful bag, too large for an everyday purse, will use as a tote for day trips. Recently took it boating, it holds all of your everyday purse items, two drink bottles (pocket for them on each side) and plenty of room for snacks, a light jacket, a change of clothes and a few souvenirs. Very large pocket on one side, which is great for stowing things you can easily grab, and two smaller pockets on the other side. Very happy with my purchase!Using this bag on the train. Plenty of pockets. Well made, sturdy. I like the pattern, colorful but subtle. I don't like loud purses or totes.I love this bag. I love that it has so many pockets-so I can keep things organized. I also love the size of the bag. I can keep everything I need for work all in one bag.I have so many Vera products it's probably shameful, but this one in returning...never did that before!Pros:Pretty printRoomy but not hugeOrganizationJust the right dropCons:The ugly loop and crossbody strap!My husband suggested cutting it off, but It would probably ruin the bag. Vera needs to rethink the nylon or they're going to lose me!(1) Shoulder strap is NOT adjustable, although the description states that it is. (2). Shoulder strap attaches to the bag via plastic clips inserted into fabric loops. I am not convinced this setup would stand up to the load that a bag of this size is otherwise able to carry. (3) I am also not convinced that the plastic clips would stand up to repeatedly being clipped and unclipped by someone choosing to use the bag sometimes as a tote and sometimes as a crossbody. (4) For a person who is 5 feet 7 inches, the strap is just a tad short. I suspect it would not work crossbody for significantly large people. Overall: It is sad to see corner cutting on what otherwise would be a great bag.Bought this to use as a diaper bag for my newborn and toddler. The color and pattern is adorable, plenty of pockets, the side pockets will hold bigger cups, it's sturdy.Color is not as pictured, much more NEON pink than soft pink. Besides the color, overall great bag, perfect for nursing/med/midwifery students.I absolutely love this bag. The size is amazing and it allows me to carry everything I need with me with lots of pockets and places for organizationThis bag is not a true Vera Bradley. I have lots of Vera Bradleys from the actual store in AZ and this is not one. No identifying markers, the seams are not true and the pockets are not straight. I should have returned it, but gave it to my daughter,. Also the measurements are not correct, it is much larger than it states. Disappointed in this product and should not be sold as Vera Bradley. There was a tag attached with the plastic zip tie stating Vera Bradley, nothing on the item itself. Don't buy it, especially for the price asked.It's not at all travel friendly it's very bulky. Though the made and the product did justice to the price but honestly the bag itself is so heavy that after stuffing your bag with your items it gets tremendously huge... avoid buying it