The Bucket tote is small, small enough for a purse for sure. It's a tad smaller than a Betsy (unless you mean the Little Betsy). The thing I don't like about it is it doesn't close at the top. Not big enough for a beach bag though. If the shipping wasn't $8 I would order another, I do like the style. The "handbag" is also $24 and I love all the pockets, key fob and the zip top! The place that sells Vera near us also has 40% off on a lot of patterns so check locally if you don't want to pay the shipping!