Customer Reviews Vera Bradley Carson Shoulder Bag

I love that you are including an alternative strap. The last bag I had was a perfect size and had all the pockets and dividers I needed, but the strap became worn and frayed. The Carson Shoulder bag is a little smaller and did not have quite all the pockets and dividers. It was difficult to determine the size and configuration of the bag from the description. It would be nice if there was a way to compare the size of the various styles on-line.

nice colors but I'm not a fan of the outside pocket with magnet. I would prefer zipper closure.

This bag is just okay; roomy but little heavy to carry. Would not buy the Carson again.

I like the short strap, fits nice on my shoulder!

Love the bag. I did sew in a small chapstick pocket, so I don't have to search in the larger pockets all the time.

Functional and good looking, but it is a bit hard to get the pattern just right. I changed my mind for this pattern.

Just the right size for my purposes, very nice layout, beautifully made. However, the heavy metal zippers are overkill; they snag and jam even when treated with lubricant. That's really annoying. I much prefer to be able to open my purse without laying it on a counter and using both hands. Won't buy another with these zippers.

Just the right size Love all the pretty prints Sad you aren't doing hearts anymore. Really like that one?

Very pleased with my new VB bag. It has all of the compartments I need and I love the choice of two types of handles. The snap closure on the front would not be my choice and my reason for not making this five stars.

Plenty of pockets inside and outside. I like the magnetic self closure on the outside pocket. The thin adjustable shoulder strap is taking some getting used to. I don't really like the zipper. Too industrial.

As I stated above. I need a bad of this type with just a little more room. The over the shoulder concept is great as people don't understand it is very hard to do things with one hand being used for a cane and it frees up my hand to do that.

I've been a Vera Bradley customer since the first black print came out. Recently I've been very disappointed in the very limited selection of larger bags. When I chose this one it was one of two I considered. I have many styles in my closet that are no longer available. I don't want the tiny over the shoulder bags that have no depth! Go back to multiple lather bag styles!

Crossbody

It is the right size!

Bigger than expected, not so great when seen up close.

love the ease and color of the bag

I gave four stars couse I bought this purse to use the short strap. It's very uncomfortable, just the short strap. I don't like the material it's made of. Like seatbelt material. Needs to have a softer arm strap. I love everything else about this purse. Its perfect! Just needs softer short arm strap.

Love the style color and size. Miss my old purse style that had a zipper pocket on the front.

I love this bag. But my absolute favorite purse of all time is the Turnlock satchel Please, please bring it back It looks the best and has more room than any of your other purses. The turnlock satchel was THE BEST PURSE EVER!!!!

Use it everyday, only change out with seasons.

Overall, I really like this bag. The main compartment size is perfect and so are the pockets. The one thing I don't like is enough to bring it down a star. I like it enough to not return it, so you don't have to suggest that, VB! Just please, go back to using the same interior fabric that you used to. This interior material feels like I'm using a diaper bag and it feels super cheap.

I like everything about this, but the zipper could be better. The zipper don't look as good on it, and it sometimes gives me trouble.

I am concerned that the snap over the two outside compartments will not last very long. Poorly made there. The opening of this main compartment is too narrow to get on and remove items.

I love the different pockets, and the charging pocket. I also like the strap options.

Love this bag only the outside covered pocket is hard to open. Other than that this bag is great. I ordered another one in a different color