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Crossover body bag

50 replies

Strawberrycream1 · 13/05/2023 09:26

Hi, I’m looking for a trendy crossover body bag - - help I don’t know where to start!

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EatYourVegetables · 14/05/2023 14:41

Try TXMaxc and see what catches your eye? You have to rely on luck a little, but the discounts are great and you don’t have to decide ahead of time what you want. They’re sorted by colour which helps me because I’m clueless!

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 14/05/2023 14:51

Pom pom London?

Branleuse · 14/05/2023 16:28

Roka bags might fit your bill

Strawberrycream1 · 14/05/2023 19:07

Thanks everyone, I think I’ll have a look in TKMax as suggested - as some definitely look like drug dealer bags. Also I’ve realised I couldn’t wear the really high up ones due to my rather large boobs 😂😂

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Strawberrycream1 · 14/05/2023 19:12

TerfIngOnTheBeach · 13/05/2023 13:17

I've got this, it's really nice in real life, and whilst I am fifty something and it's probably more classic than trendy, DD (26) and all her friends have a variation of this type of bag, so it can't be that frumpy.

Really like this one thanks

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Strawberrycream1 · 14/05/2023 19:12

krystlecarr · 14/05/2023 13:58

I like these too thanks

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AuntieEmm · 14/05/2023 19:44

I love my pom pom london one: pompomlondon.com/collections/bags/products/mayfair-bag-platinum-accessories

ZaZathecat · 14/05/2023 19:50

Exactly what I thought La Perduta! Grin

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 14/05/2023 19:57

NatashaDancing · 14/05/2023 11:39

It does. Alternatively this one screams "I'm employed to collect ticket money for the hire of deck chairs at a beach or park" vibe. It would work at a fairground attraction too.

It's truly horrible.

I bought one like that when DD and I went to see ABBA Voyage .

Not deck chair money collector , more "Yes, I'm keeping everything close to me and I'm handsfree to dance and clap and with all the pockets you won't be getting your filthy paws on my belongings so don't even bother trying"

Tucked under my gilet (yes I am that stylish^ ) we got home with all our valuables intact .

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 14/05/2023 19:59

AuntieEmm · 14/05/2023 19:44

I really want one of these but with silver hardware hope they bring out an alternative to the gold.

Notcontent · 14/05/2023 23:37

Maybe I am old, but I don’t understand the trend for bum bags being worn as cross body bags!! 😂 they just look a bit odd and surely the short strap means that they are hard to wear if you are wearing a coat or jacket? I love cross body bags but they need to have a decent length strap…

NatashaDancing · 14/05/2023 23:42

Notcontent · 14/05/2023 23:37

Maybe I am old, but I don’t understand the trend for bum bags being worn as cross body bags!! 😂 they just look a bit odd and surely the short strap means that they are hard to wear if you are wearing a coat or jacket? I love cross body bags but they need to have a decent length strap…

I'm ancient. I don't understand it. And they genuinely do make me think of collecting payment for deck chairs.

I don't know if it's even possible to wear them over a jacket. I saw a young woman on a bus today trying to work out if she could fasten her coat with one underneath it and eventually giving up.

Madcats · 15/05/2023 11:19

I am cantering towards my 60's and succumbed to the Uniqlo bag a few days ago; it's blooming brilliant!

It can hold my Kindle AND a water bottle. More importantly I very much doubt that it will hold DH's sunglasses/Sat-Nav/wallet/any other crap he wants me to carry.

I've been wearing it under my jacket.

Londontomadrid · 15/05/2023 12:44

Oooh I love my uniqlo cross body bum bag. It's brilliant and holds so much in it. I wear it over jackets and it's fine. Someone commented on another thread about her ample bosom and it would look like a hammock for them, that made me chuckle! But love mine, it's fab.

pokabubble · 15/05/2023 12:53

NatashaDancing · 13/05/2023 10:25

I don't know if that Cos bag is "trendy" but goodness it's ugly.

I agree. Cross body doesn't mean the whole bag bit goes across your body. It's awful.

pokabubble · 15/05/2023 12:54

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 13/05/2023 10:56

I was tempted by the first Cos bag but in metallic blue. Is that mad or should I go for black or another colour?

Don't do it.

pokabubble · 15/05/2023 12:55

NatashaDancing · 14/05/2023 11:39

It does. Alternatively this one screams "I'm employed to collect ticket money for the hire of deck chairs at a beach or park" vibe. It would work at a fairground attraction too.

It's truly horrible.

I mean that's just a glorified bumbag.

There's not looking your age and there's looking like a runner

pokabubble · 15/05/2023 12:56

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 14/05/2023 19:59

I really want one of these but with silver hardware hope they bring out an alternative to the gold.

This one is lovely but I'm wondering if the camera bag trend is on its way out. Bumbags seem to be in..

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 15/05/2023 13:06

pokabubble · 15/05/2023 12:56

This one is lovely but I'm wondering if the camera bag trend is on its way out. Bumbags seem to be in..

I think they'll be in for a while longer as they're so useful and comfortable. They declared white trainers and dresses 'out' but everyone rebelled and is still wearing them 🤣

A bum bag type one would look ridiculous on me ...boobs would get in the way 🤣

pokabubble · 15/05/2023 13:17

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 15/05/2023 13:06

I think they'll be in for a while longer as they're so useful and comfortable. They declared white trainers and dresses 'out' but everyone rebelled and is still wearing them 🤣

A bum bag type one would look ridiculous on me ...boobs would get in the way 🤣

They look ridiculous on most people to be fair!

I'm still hoping the large hobo bags come back into fashion

LaPerduta · 17/05/2023 23:10

ZaZathecat · 14/05/2023 19:50

Exactly what I thought La Perduta! Grin

Not just me, then!

CreeperBoom · 18/05/2023 08:21

NatashaDancing · 14/05/2023 11:39

It does. Alternatively this one screams "I'm employed to collect ticket money for the hire of deck chairs at a beach or park" vibe. It would work at a fairground attraction too.

It's truly horrible.

I actually did try to give money to a man wearing one like that once. He was standing next to a Helter-skelter, but waiting for his child! So embarrassing.

DailyEnergyCrisis · 18/05/2023 10:04

The Whistles bibi bag is my go to. I have a few of them and they look great and fit so much stuff in. Check out vinted- I got a cream one half price barely used.

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