I have the white MC Rita --- totally love the bag and its roominess and versatility! I would love to get this in black also someday!! It's gorgeous! Either color would work well. I use mine year round, not just for spring and summer. Be careful, though, if you get the white. I had denim transfer on the canvas and the vachetta piping while wearing jeans. Luckily, I was able to get it cleaned up using baby wipes and I've been extra careful when I carry the bag and I'm also wearing jeans --- which just means that I use the shoulder strap more. Good luck with your decision! You can't go wrong with either color.