I have learned that women who carry a Dooney & Bourke or Coach bag tend to do so, not because it is "cute," but because they want an extremely well-made bag that will last, is a little elegant, but not over the top, and will hold all of their stuff. In their bag selection, they tend to be at least somewhat functionally driven. A little like a briefcase.
Oh, and this style of purse, I have also learned, is officially referred to as a "saddle bag," so you're almost home.
Last edited by RFC; 08-12-09 at 08:43 PM.