I see you posted 9 months ago! I’m sure you already made up your mind, but I purchased tan marcie with linen interior in fall 2022. I stupidly sold my 2011 Tan marcie in perfect condition, soft, smooshy ugh!!! I also sold it for a steal. I wore that bag for years and it never showed a sign of wear. Big regret.
Anyway, I purchased the one you were asking about, beautiful bag, yes definitely more structured. I used it for a few months and no wear, still perfect and it is definitely softening up with use. I love it. It’s not the same as the one that got away, lol, thst was a mush puddle, but I still love it and will use it come fall into winter.