It is roomy enough for my small wallet, lipstick and cell phone. When I go out that is all I want to carry and there are times that when we do go out that it is a must to show what is in your bag. I don't have to open this one. You can see right through it. In that case visual is good. I purchased this for evening wear out. A quick switch into this bag and it matches everything so no great fuss on decisions. I do like that it can be a clutch bag or a shoulder tote bag.