Thank you all for the super helpful input! I don't know how to quote multiple people but your advice is all appreciated! I believe I'm leaning toward the tote because of the reasons you described. I'm more of a casual dresser and like to wear my bags in a wide range of settings. I usually wear the same bag to the office and to family functions on the weekend. I love the look of the tote but just a little worried the style would go out of fashion with time? I have a belly veneta and 2 large venetas so am hoping to diversify my little BV collection!