A medium bag should make the everyday carry feel considered, not turn into a second suitcase. The black Medium Rodeo has an adjustable removable strap and a removable clochette, so I would test it both as a shoulder bag and by its top handle. The tan version has the same useful carrying choices in a warmer color.

Brick is the red note I would put beside a navy coat or a simple black dress. Espresso and Light Espresso sit closer to a brown palette, with the curved flap keeping the outline soft. Khaki is an easy companion to denim and a white shirt, especially when I want the bag to blend rather than announce itself.

The Burgundy Medium Rodeo makes a deeper color statement. The Polar Blue suede shoulder bag has darker edging and gold-toned hardware, so I would keep the rest of the outfit simple and let that cool color have its turn.

What I would skip: the Polar Blue suede bag when the outfit already has several competing colors. It reads best to me as the one clear accent. Before choosing a medium, adjust the strap to your usual coat or jacket, then check that the handle and closure are easy to use without setting the bag down.

Large bags ask for a real job. I would choose one when I know I need the extra shape, rather than because a photograph makes it look pleasingly roomy. The black Large Rodeo has smooth leather, a detachable strap, turn-lock and four brass feet. Latte softens the same broad flap into a pale neutral.

The Kaki Large Rodeo with charms adds removable details, so I would keep earrings and other accessories spare. The black crocodile-embossed version has aged-silver hardware; its white counterpart shifts the same texture into a brighter direction. Both have a detachable strap and four brass feet.

For a softer texture, the brown suede shoulder bag has a white shearling stripe and toggle fastening. The Black and Grizzly leather shoulder bag brings a contrasting flap and gold turn-lock, while the grained-leather tote has a large front pocket, rear flat pockets and detachable strap.

I would pair the structured black style with a coat and straight trousers, then reserve the shearling stripe for a quieter outfit. Try the strap over the shoulder with your actual outer layer, and check how the handle rests when the bag is filled with your usual daily things. The right size is the one that keeps its shape in your routine.

I would decide in order: what I carry on a normal day, whether I want a shoulder strap or top handle, then which color belongs with the coat I wear most. The small shape keeps the silhouette compact, the medium offers another way to carry it, and the large styles make sense when I have a specific use for their scale.

Next I would test the turn-lock, inner zip and strap adjustment, then look at how the flap falls when the bag is on my shoulder. For the larger styles, I would check the feet and pockets as well.

That name points to a street, but I would choose the bag for the walk I actually take. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Balenciaga Rodeo Bag Dupe and Balenciaga Le 7 Bowling Bag and Its Nearest Neighbors.