My girls like certain brands but they would not choose a Longchamps. This is why it’s hard to give advice just based on you wanting to give her a tote or backpack - we need to know more about her and her lifestyle! 
@abasket and @1214mom My bag-happy daughter would not be happy with a Longchamps bag either. “Too sorority-girl,” she said. I guess these were big along Greek row back in her undergrad day…
$150 gift card to longchamp or coach. Let her decide the style, that’s very personal.
Get her a Nordstrom gift certificate instead. They carry all these brands but then she won’t be limited to one brand if say Coach isn’t for her ( my kids think Coach products are WAY too heavy.
Great suggestions! I finally decided to talk to DS. He said she doesn’t like big things, so I decided against the tote. And I agree that a backpack is personal. Size, weight, style…having to use it everyday I’d want to choose. So I’m getting her a Kate Spade crossover purse. Son says she needs a new black purse. I love the white with taupe but will get black. I read a review that the Spade logo is nicer than the words Kate Spade as those might rub off.
^^^ Nice bag, and nice asking your son for input! Even though it’s smaller, I think it’s a versatile purse - good for a night out, good for traveling.
Very nice!!
What a useful and thoughtful gift!
But isn’t a purse also very personal?
@sevmom , yes, but many of us have several purses. Some even multiple styles in the same color. Most don’t have multiple totes or backpacks, I’ll include the gift receipt.
Great idea to include a gift receipt! My sister got a purse as a gift that she never used. It was just not her style.
Does your son think his girlfriend would like that Kate Spade bag?
Agree with others that it is personal. My 20 something would not go for that. She’d find it mom-ish.
I do like the purse. But if we’re discussing it, if you’re the kind of girl that isn’t into brands like Kate Spade or expensive purses (that would be a very expensive purse for many - and that is not always comfortable) - unless you KNOW she like Kate S for example!
(For instance a Coach purse would be the last purse in the world I would want overall)
With a note that conveys good wishes and congratulations to son’s girlfriend and asks her to please exchange the gift for something that suits her better (using enclosed gift receipt) if it’s not her taste, I think you’ve found the perfect gift.
From your thoughtfulness on this issue, I bet son and girlfriend realize how fortunate they are to have you in their corner.
LOL. I have a few purses, but only one I use regularly. I have a bunch of backpacks and totes.
Great choice. It is a gift. Even if she only uses it a few times, she will think of you every time she does. You put a lot of thought into this gift.
My DD took my Longchamps tote. And she took my really good backpack. She uses both depending on what she is doing.
My 28 yr old would totally go for that KS crossbody.
Beautiful choice and purse. It’s a classic shape and will go with everything. I’m sure she will be thrilled with any gift you give her.
I’d buy the purse or anything else at a department store, one that is near to where she lives. That way, she can exchange for whatever she wants.