I loved the pattern and our suitcases stood out at the airport. We have always used expandable luggage and I didn't realize how much the extra room made a difference. When the suitcases expand it gives you a little more room on the way home if you purchase anything and if you don't fold your clothes as neatly as when they were clean and you packed them. Our suitcases almost looked like they were bursting and we hardly had anything extra in them. These suitcases would be perfect if they were expandable.