# I absolutely cannot find a purse I do not hate. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 5, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509 "2005-05-05T09:29:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![dangermom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2005, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509/41 "2005-05-08T01:15:06Z")
My purse, which I liked just fine, had a broken clasp so I went looking for a new one. Aargh, it was horrible. After a month or so, I finally found one that wasn’t completely wrong, and I’d like it fine if it was an inch or so bigger–I can’t get things out of it easily. I don’t have huge requirements, I don’t know why it’s so hard to find the right purse. I think I’ll start making tote bags. Except one of my main requirements is a zippered pouch that isn’t easily accessible, since I have to carry my kid’s allergy meds. We practically never use them, but they have to be there and away from prying little fingers. ---
**Author:** ![jabiru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jabiru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jabiru)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2005, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509/42 "2005-05-08T01:27:01Z")
> [@dangermom](#): > > … I’d like it fine if it was an inch or so bigger–I can’t get things out of it easily… This is one of my major handbag gripes. Well one of several, I suppose. I hate the way so many bags these days are shaped like a trapezium. They appear to hold enough stuff but, because of the irritating way they’re shaped, the contents are difficult to remove. I like a bag which opens wide enough to be able to actually see inside. ---
**Author:** ![Erika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/47e85d/32.png) [@Erika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erika)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2005, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509/43 "2005-05-08T03:28:55Z")
I’ve recently fallen in love with a bag at [Queenbee](http://www.buyolympia.com/queenbee/sid=655755017/), after being kinda devestated that the tapestry bag I’ve carried for approaching 4 years is starting to wear out. I haven’t gotten it yet in the mail, but everything I’ve heard about them is wonderful. [I’ve ordered the [Tektonic Truckette]([http://www.buyolympia.com/queenbee/sid=655755017/Item=tektonic\_truckette](http://www.buyolympia.com/queenbee/sid=655755017/Item=tektonic_truckette)) in plum.] They have some more subdued and smaller/larger bags, too. ---
**Author:** ![Chotii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@Chotii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chotii)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2005, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509/44 "2005-05-08T05:29:03Z")
So today I received, and proceeded to desecrate, a genuine Fossil purse. At least it felt like sacrilege. I hope I don’t hate it a week from now, because if I do, I’ve already damaged it beyond repair. Anyway, I cut out the center divider. The only thing is, it came without a strap (which I knew) and the strap from my old Fossil is the wrong color. So I may have to find a new strap for it. Somehow. ---
**Author:** ![Mithril](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mithril/32/3517_2.png) [@Mithril](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mithril)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509/45 "2005-05-09T00:58:52Z")
> [@Chotii](#): > > I’m sure it would help if I put the link: > > [Black courier bag](http://www.oz.net/~chotii/images/courier.jpg) **Chotii** , an email is on the way [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-absolutely-cannot-find-a-purse-i-do-not-hate/302509.md?page=2)