u/Alone_Criticism864

I recently hopped on the D&B train with a Satchel 38. I would like to maintain its shape while in use. What inserts, if any, are you using? I've got a variety in carts waiting on me to decide. Do I even need one? Seems like the triangle folds on the outside will keep the bottom half sturdy? Would love some first hand knowledge and opinions. Purse tax attached. Please and thanks!

Apologies. I am a wordy bish. I am hitting an age milestone. 😉 and have decided to reignite my hunt for quality leathergoods that will take a beating and still hold up. Took a break. To fund an adventure and opportunity filled lifestyle for my boy and now he is graduating to adulthood leaving me with some extra cash I am ready to spend! 😂 I am tired of edges peeling, straps disintegrating, etc. Historically I have been a Coach girly. I still have bags from 20 years ago that are in remarkable condition for being drug around through my millennial party phase. Just picked up a Dooney and Bourke Satchel 38 in Natural for daily carry and am eyeing a Coach Rogue. I live very rural/midwest and the closest designer stores are minimum 6 hours away so I don't have great access to SHOP. I do not do dressy or lux events often so I am looking for a clutch that will:

1. Work for an evening out AND upscale events.

2. Go with MOST outfits. Fit a phone, CC, and lipstick.

3. Classy, timeless, but with a bit of edge and interest.

4. Last forever with good care.

5. Priced logically. This will be a rarely used item so I'm not looking to spend thousands on basically a wallet. Hundreds. OK!

Attaching a few pics of what has caught my eye in quick searches. LOVE the interesting look of the Polene and Valentino (oofda $$ for amount of use) I feel like the little top handle I can slip my hand into would be good but not necessary. Ability to change the chain would be a plus.

What are your opinions? Feel free to share other brands that maybe aren't as well known by name but quality blows your damn socks off!