The purse is functional, though I would prefer it also had a zipper closure to safeguard items, besides the flap. Of course, that's personal preference and I realize that most purses this style don't have one. It doesn't look expensive but also not low quality. I love the cutout flower design, which is nicely done. What I'm not crazy about is how brassy shiny the gold chain is (though it's a nice design chain). It's a shame they didn't use silver or simply black with the black & white version, at least. I did know the chain would be gold color before I bought it, but I didn't realize how cheap it would look. All in all, it was certainly worth the low price, if not 100% perfect, which was acceptable since I rarely need a dress purse.