Most of the handbags in the Dooney outlets are exactly the same as the handbags in the Dooney boutiques or department stores.... same styles, same leathers, same colors. Over time, some styles or colors may be moved out of the Dooney boutiques and then are only available at the outlets. Sometimes styles are made exclusively for a particular department store or even QVC, and those may also sometimes end up in the outlet after a while. The outlets usually do not have the most current style or color as those are saved for retail stores. But after a while, as the style or color gets older, it migrates to the outlets too.
The prices in the outlets can be great.... really great. My best advice is to be sure to check over each handbag carefully, just to be sure it's in good condition. Most of the handbags in the outlet are perfect, but just like in any store, a particular handbag could have a defect or look like it has been mishandled in shipping. So it's always a good idea to check over a handbag carefully before you buy it.
Before visiting the outlet I always check out the inventory on the Dooney website and the QVC website. Not that I will find those items, but it helps to familiarize yourself with the styles and colors and prices. That way when you get to the store you can focus your attention on the kinds of handbags you like most and not waste a lot of time or energy looking at styles you are not likely to buy. For example.... I look for the leather handbag that have the largest discounts first and then all the leather handbags. I walk right by the fabrics and patterns. I may come back to them at the end, but that's only if I don't find some treasures I want in the leather handbags. My friend heads straight for the tables with the biggest discounts, doesn't matter to her if it's nylon, coated cotton, or leather. Everyone has their own approach. I have another friend who will spend hours checking out each and every table and shelf in the store. That's great if you have the time and the energy. I usually find so many things I want that I have to focus or else it's too distracting.