Keep Your Purse Organized With These Inserts

As handy as purses, totes, and handbags are for carrying various personal items in one contained, compact space, they become disorganized far too easily. They spend so much time hanging and swinging from your hand or the crook of your arm that the items inside become hopelessly jumbled, muddled, and disorderly before too long. Think of how many times you’ve had to dig around in your purse to find your keys, wallet, lipstick, or phone, or even dump the entire contents of your bag out to find what you’re looking for. Fortunately, insertable purse organizers offer a tidy (literally and figuratively) solution to this problem. Purse organizers contain various compartments of varying sizes that hold all your gear securely in place, even as the bag shifts around throughout the day. Your keys or phone will stay right where you left them rather than force you to go rummaging for them. If you carry around liquid foundation, nail polish, or similar products in your purse quite often, a purse organizer can help prevent them from spilling and staining the interior. And if you’re someone who owns a lot of purses or handbags, an insertable purse organizer allows you to move all your gear from purse to purse in one fell swoop (assuming the organizer fits in both purses, of course). Here are a few we recommend.

What to Consider in Purse Organizer Inserts

Here are a few things to think about before buying purse organizer inserts:

• Size: Insertable purse organizers can come in various sizes. There are organizers for miniature purses, organizers for large handbags and totes, and organizers for everything in between. Most models will be available in at least three or four different sizes. A purse organizer should fit snugly into your bag to prevent it from shifting, but not so snugly that you can’t close your purse. If you have an unusually large or small purse, look for purse organizers designed especially for their size. Otherwise, measure the inside of your purse so that you have an idea of what size to look for; be sure to buy a model that is an inch or two shorter than the top of your bag so that it can close or zipper shut properly.
• Compartments: How many compartments and pockets do you want in your purse organizer? Some insertable models will only have two or three compartments; others will have 10, 12, or even more. Some will have only compartments or only pockets; others will have both. Do you want a mixture of different-sized compartments and pockets or a uniform size? Do you want the compartments to zip closed? Do you want a detachable pocket specifically for your phone or wallet or an attached keychain? All of these are options to look for when picking out a purse organizer insert.
• Color: While finding a purse organizer the exact same color as your purse isn’t a strict necessity, some people may find it aesthetically pleasing to match them. Fortunately, most insertable purse organizers come in at least a few different colors. Not just neutral shades such as black, white, and beige, either. There are plenty of bright and vibrant shades, jewel tones, and pastels available, too, among other choices. Note that almost all purse organizer inserts will be one solid color rather than multicolored or patterned.

Best for Tote Bags: OMYSTYLE Handbag & Tote Organizer

Tote bags are known for their large size and thus their ability to hold many items at once. While they’d no doubt benefit from an insertable organizer, finding one that is large enough to hold everything that fits inside a tote bag might seem like a difficult task. Fortunately, this insertable purse organizer was designed with tote bags in mind. It should work in tandem with just about any tote bag brand, from Gucci to MK to Longchamp and more. The felt material is sturdy yet pliable, able to protect the items inside while also allowing the tote to keep its proper shape. It possesses 13 different pockets to hold a whole array of items, from basics like keys and your cell phone to larger items like books and important documents. It will keep the inside of your tote neat, save you from digging around in your large purse, and let you make the most of the space inside. It also has a separate zipper wallet insert for your most valuable belongings. This organizer comes in five different sizes (two designed specifically for slender, narrow totes) and 16 color options.

Most Color Options: LEXSION Purse Organizer Insert with Zipper

If you want to ensure that your insertable purse organizer matches the color of your purse or bag, this model is one of your best bets. It has 21 different solid colors to choose from, so the odds are good that you’ll be able to find a shade that matches (or comes very close) to your purse. The lightweight, felted wool material is both soft and sturdy so that it won’t damage the items inside. It will also accommodate the shape of your purse or bag without noticeably adding extra weight. The organizer is portable and compact enough to fit most brands, with a detachable inner partition that makes it effortless to switch between different bags without disturbing the contents inside. It has 13 total pockets: 10 interior and 3 exterior. There’s a single detachable, zippered pocket in the middle that can be used as a separate wallet or to keep your most valuable items safe and tucked out of sight. There’s also a felt keychain for you to string your keys on, allowing you to find them that much quicker. The keychain can be removed if desired. This organizer is available in five different sizes, including two slender options for narrower purses.

Best for Budget: TENABORT Felt Insert Purse Organizer

This lightweight yet durable insertable purse organizer won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Made of soft, high-quality felt and available in three different sizes, this neutral beige number is nice and compact, easy to switch between different purses and bags of varying brands and models. The felt fabric is also thick in order to offer better structure for your purse and protection for your belongings. It also contains plenty of pocket space. It has four exterior pockets, perfect for holding items like lip balm and mascara, and 11 interior pockets for belongings like your phone, sunglasses, and more. It can even hold a small tablet if need be. The single, zippered central pocket can be removed for use as a separate wallet if desired. A long, removable keychain also comes attached if you want to ensure that your keys are always right at hand.

Best Miniature: OAikor Purse Organizer

Smaller handbags can still benefit from an insertable purse organizer despite their small size. If you’re someone who prefers a miniature purse or bag to a large tote, this is the purse organizer for you. It comes in small, miniature, and super-mini sizes. You can also pick a conventional open-ended model or one with a zipper closure along one side. This insertable purse organizer is beige in color and made of felted wool, regardless of which model you pick. The felt is sturdy enough to provide protection for your belongings and maintain your bag’s shape, yet soft and pliable enough to stretch and accommodate more items and light enough not to put strain on your hands and wrists. It has three side pockets in addition to the main central compartment. It’s large enough to hold your phone, keys, credit cards, deodorant, and various types of makeup despite its smaller size. It’ll keep the inside of your purse nice and clean and can easily be switched between bags.