My Purse Is a Bottomless Pit — That’s Why I’m Fixing It with This $30 Organizing Set

I’ll be honest: My bag collection isn’t the most organized. On top of draping my bags over hooks and doorknobs across my apartment — my narrow entryway is overwhelmed by them — the inside of every bag is also just as chaotic. I have a habit of using my bags as catch-alls and forgetting to clean them out at the end of the day. To put it generously, my bags are pretty much bottomless pits of loose hair ties, makeup, pens, and more.

I’ve been meaning to get the situation under control for a while now, but I wasn’t quite sure what to do about it until I saw a few videos on social media about purse insert organizers. These little multi-compartment pouches make all of your bags’ contents easy to find, which saves you from endless rummaging. Plus, they make it so you can switch your bag and move all of your essentials over instantly without forgetting your lip balm or keys. 

Any organizer that’s called a “workhorse” and “worth every cent” catches my attention, and those are just a few of the ways that dozens of shoppers have praised QVC’s adorable set. Based on their reviews, I’m convinced I need it ASAP — especially with travel season coming up.

Even though I have a huge bag collection, I avoid switching them out mostly because it’s a hassle to move all of my everyday essentials from one to the other. These pouches nip that problem in the bud! Between the open center compartment, the outer zipped pockets, and four exterior pockets, there’s more than enough room for all of the items that used to lie at the bottom of your tote. The handles on each one also make the transfer a breeze. How handy is that — especially when you’re packing for a trip?

The set includes a small, medium, and large organizer, so you have one to put in every size bag you own, from your handbag to your roomiest tote. Speaking of, the pouches also have the bonus of giving your floppier bags more shape and structure by keeping the sides propped up instead of folding in on themselves. There are snaps on the side, too, to make the pouches more compact if you have fewer things to store.

What’s more, they also protect the inside of your bag from marks and messes. One shopper pointed out that they were hesitant to carry things like lipstick and pens in their handmade leather purses, lest their caps fall off. If you contain things like that in a pouch like this one, you can feel more confident about preserving the condition of your favorite bag, even if you use it every day.

Average Rating: 4.4/5

“The medium one will be the workhorse of the set going from most of the purses I carry and switch out. Wallet, hairbrush, lipsticks, pen, notepad, phone charger, hand sanitizer, masks, all in one place and just lift and drop! The smallest one has turned out to be the best makeup organizer! Brushes, tubes, pencils, etc. all have an easy to find and replace spot. The largest one will be perfect in that new large tote for weekend travel for all the things I want on hand for two or three days. Just lift it out and keep it on the counter. Easy to find.” —Infobabe

“These are great for handbags, or the more floppy style bags. I have one hanging on the front passenger seat of my car from the headrest to hold all the little doodads I otherwise pile on the passenger seat: sunglasses, hand wipes, floss, Chapstick (not in summer!), etc.” —LittleLuigi

“I ordered a set back in the spring. I knew immediately I would need to order another set for other pieces of my items needing to be organized. These are nicely made with so many useful slip pockets and zippered compartments. You will find so many uses for these other than as a purse organizer — fantastic item!!” —Anne 64

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the patterns make them just as pretty as whatever bag you use. More importantly, though, is that I doubt you’ll ever run out of uses for them. I’m already getting so much inspiration from reviews: Shoppers have turned them into car console organizers, general catch-alls around their home, and first aid supply storage. All of that makes this set a total steal!

Buy: Periea Purse Organizers, Set of 3, $30