Montana West Slouchy Hobo Bags for Women Soft Designer Shoulder Purses Ladies Top Handle Handbag by Montana West

Finally, I’ve found a hobo bag that works for me! This bag has the size and shape that I’m looking for (I’m petite, so I had to make sure it’s roomy enough to carry my stuff, but is not huge). I specially like the narrow bottom (only 3″ wide) which makes the bag lay nicely against your side.
The material is soft and has a slight plastic odor, which goes away after a few days.
The bag came with a detachable pouch which, when attached inside, could also serve as a separator. Other than that, there are no inside pockets for organizing your stuff.
My rating would have been 5 stars, but I had to take off 2 stars because: 1) It arrived folded in its own red box which was too small, thus the bag came out with creases, and the 2 handles were crushed in places. 2) The snaps (which help keep the top of the bag closed) feel flimsy, and I’m afraid that they may come off after a few uses, in which case I would no longer be able to keep the bag closed.

Moss green/split pea soup green color for handbags has been trending for 2024 and y’all I love green and wanted to try it out without breaking the bank. This is my daily purse now and it pretty much goes with everything that I would wear on a daily basis. I still use a daintier purse for date nights, etc. but in terms of daily use – this is what I grab before I leave everyday!!!

Pros:
– Material is super soft and buttery. I’ve purchased new leather bags prior to committing to only purchasing leather goods secondhand and you really would not be able to tell a difference between those and this bag. It is super soft and supple material. The interior isn’t lined, but that isn’t a con to me because I like that ‘cool girl’ edgy type of look, even though it can make them harder to clean. But if you prefer lined purses then this wouldn’t be great for you. Just so you’re aware, this bag will *not* stand up by itself, it’s meant to be a slouchy hobo bag.
– Comes with zipper-top bag that you can clip in. The bag has these little snaps on the sides that loop through the provided bag so you basically create a middle compartment for yourself. I like to use that for my meds, hygiene items, etc. since that’s more secure. As for my wallet, it’s kind of annoying to fish around all the time, so I looped it in as well to keep it easily accessible while making it harder for a pickpocket.
-Very practical design. It’s a hobo bag, obviously. It doesn’t have any embellishments like rhinestones, or anything and personally, I find that makes it look expensive and minimalistic. The brand ‘Montana West’ is stamped at the bottom on one side, but if that really bothers you, then you can just turn the purse around.
– Carries a lot, despite its appearance. The bag doesn’t look bulky but it carries everything that I need it to. I’m one of those people that overprepares in what I bring so I like to have hand cream, deodorant, hand sanitizer, lip gloss, SPF lip balm, regular sunscreen, sunscreen stick, etc. etc. on me at all times. This bag easily carries all of them without ballooning. I will say that when I pack it super full, the the silhouette becomes kind of lumpy due to the soft nature of the material, but as long as you don’t stuff it with everything like me then you’re good lol.
– No scratches thus far. I put this on the ground and even use it as a shield from my dog’s sharp nails when she jumps up on me and no scratches at all!!

(Potential) Cons:
– No build-in interior organization other than the provided bag. If you like purses with lots of inner compartments, then this won’t be the best fit for your needs. Even if you have the middle compartment snapped in, it doesn’t create a ‘divider’ in the purse andmy items often will end up wedged underneath it.
– Could be hard to clean. Thankfully, I have been careful with the purse and haven’t had any spills but since the interior is unlined, I think it could be difficult to get makeup stains, etc. out of the fabric.

Overall: I would definitely buy this purse again. As I mentioned, it’s my new daily tote and I ordered the black version as well because I liked it so much.

I get so many compliments on this bag. It is super soft, sturdy and looks like real leather. Great buy!

Update… the stitches on side of the bag started unravelling after about a month.

love everything about this bag. It looks much more expensive than it is. I love the colour and the fact that it looks like real leather. I use a purse. Insert to keep things organized because it is quite a big bag. No signs of wear and tear after several weeks so I think it will hold up well.

This is the perfect fall purse! The leather is durable and the suede interior is so soft. Great quality!