& Other Stories Leather Bowling Bag vs Poppy & Peonies Everyday Crossbody

Buy the & Other Stories Leather Bowling Bag if you want a real leather shoulder bag with a roomy single compartment and a sturdy flat base. Buy the Poppy & Peonies Everyday Crossbody if you want to carry it four ways, keep cards and phone organized, and wear it hands-free. The Stories bag wins on material and simplicity; the Poppy & Peonies wins on versatility and pockets. Owners of the Poppy & Peonies praise the organization and removable clutch but report strap defects and a sharp expansion zipper.

• Choose the & Other Stories Bowling Bag if you want a leather shoulder bag with one big compartment, a two-way zip and a flat base that stands on its own.
• Choose the Everyday Crossbody if you want a hands-free bag that converts to a wristlet and mini crossbody, with card slots and front and back pockets.