As a recent college grad, I figured it was about time I bought myself a quality leather purse for interviews/work. I am really not a fan of larger purses, and I wanted something that would transition well from business to casual environments, and this purse (in black) fit the bill. It's much more attractive in person, as the gold lettering and zippers stand out nicely, though they aren't flashy.<br /><br />My only complaint is that the bag is just a little too small; I had to buy a new wallet to fit it, and it pretty much only fits that wallet, my phone, and keys. It would be perfect if I could fit a Kindle inside...