I'm not quite sure myself, as my black bag hasn't arrived yet. I've had the denim one for half a year now, and do use it regularly. The size is ideal for me, and it has gotten a bit more flexible over time with what I can put in it but it still holds it shape fairly well. On the other hand, I've been looking for a small black purse that is a bit dressier, so hopefully the black tea rose one fits the bill. After seeing your pictures though, I'm leaning towards keeping both, but want to see them both in person first!