I don't usually carry my flaps to work since they don't hold enough. I have used my Evelyne for work many times. I'm a physician. I think the Evelyne is a great bag! Maybe harder to dress it up on the occasional date night though. So I agree with clu13 to get the Evie and then another small bag-maybe the Chanel clutch with chain or even WOC (you can tuck in chain) for evening use, or another designer...