I ordered this purse to use for a wedding that I am attending soon and I couldn’t be happier with my choice! It came packaged like it was from a high end brand…it even smelled amazing! Like fresh laundry! The velvet is a very nice and the gold leaf gives it an escalated look. The only slight concern I have is the gold leaf, if not careful it could be broken. When the leaf folds forward, the button clasp does not line up entirely on its own and I almost bent the leaf as it slipped by the clasp. This is a very small issue that is entirely overshadowed by the luxurious look of this bag at this price, in my opinion. They even sent free clothing tape! I swear they read my mind! The dress I am wearing is going to need clothing tape and I had already planned on making a run to the store to get some…but by some miracle they placed clothing tape in the purse for free! As I opened it I even said to my boyfriend, “there’s no way, that’s EXACTLY what I need.” Love it! I’ll definitely be returning to buy more purses from this brand.Overall, everything is lovely and seems like great quality. I was SO excited to open the little box it came in (which is as sturdy as the purse itself.) The bag has a dust cover as well. The subtle glisten on the bag itself is GORGEOUS.I’m not sure I’m keeping the bag, though.It doesn’t seem to be an issue for the reviewers that cited the bag as smelling great, but I am super sensitive to scents. Like, I’m going to get a migraine just from opening the box. I don’t think I can carry this purse around for an entire night because it is completely overpowered with a floral “old lady” perfume smell. (This is what I’ve called that smell my entire life and I always have to get away from people wearing those scents.)Intentions were probably great but in this scenario, execution fell short for my sensitivities. Again, I know I’m sensitive to smells so it may not be an issue for others. I definitely wouldn’t give it as a gift for the reason of the strong smell. Otherwise, it seems like perfection.****Edit: I emailed the company and got a timely response (I mean…I think it was less than an hour. She told me to sit it outside or to try baking soda. I did that, and there was STILL an overwhelming smell. A friend told me to try coffee beans and that ultimately saved the day! The bag was perfect with my dress and no headaches were had. I really appreciated the quick response from the company.Like most people, I buy a lot of stuff on Amazon. I don’t usually leave reviews bc I am lazy. The fact that I am leaving this review is testament to the awesomeness of this clutch. I ordered this at 2:00 pm, literally days before my destination wedding. It was here 6 hours later.And I love it! I would have readily paid 5 X the price for the clutch. It is roomy and much more expensive looking that the pittance that I paid. Buy it. You won’t bd disappointed unless you are literally the kind of person that is never happy.I bought the long black clutch to use at my daughter's wedding. It came in a pretty box and included a dust cover (bag) for when not in use. It's a beautiful purse! I was concerned when I realized that the shoulder strap was missing. So, I emailed the company as suggested on the card that came with the purse. They responded within 20 minutes and offered right away to rectify the situation! I'm totally impressed by the customer service I received and the immediate response! I totally recommend doing business with Before and Ever!I am blown away by the packaging, and overall quality!! This evening bag looks like something you would have spent well over $100 on!! It even comes with a dust bag!! The only thing I may change would be the closer tab. That could be a litter nicer but not a big deal !!First of all , it was beautifully packaged! It is so elegant looking and the price is fantastic! It matches my dress perfectly!❤Only one issue...is the lovely gold leaf clasp does not perfectly line up with the snap...it takes a little lining up and a hard push. I will be careful with it...But there is no denying the value of this handbag for the cost.?First of all it arrived super fast! It matched my outfit perfectly and the clasp is tight and it holds quite a bit for an evening bag!The bag is sleek, spacious enough for my IPhone and other necessities. It up lifts my dress and I have a complete look with pumps.