OK, I am now thinking about either the red patent or the turquoise non-patent, which is nearly $100 less! I tried on a large black leather at the store and although it is BIG, it is more of a carry-all than a purse so I think it would work for that purpose, even though I'm a short 5'3". I have a lot of white, black, and brown bags, so I think I need either a red or a turquoise.