Jason Veum

I've been a big fan of Vera Bradley for a while now and have bought a bunch of their patterns in the past that I've really liked. But I recently got a Vera Bradley outlet bag as a gift from my sister and I have to say, I was pretty bummed out by the quality. The lining inside the bag is nylon and it's not attached very well, so the pockets kind of cave in when I put stuff in them. And on top of that, the base of the bag is made of cardboard that I can't take out, so it's hard to clean the bag properly. It's disappointing to see a drop in quality compared to what I've bought from their regular store before. I've heard that a lot of companies make lower-quality stuff specifically for outlet stores, and it looks like Vera Bradley might be doing the same thing.