Anyone else sick of cross body bags?

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Actually I love them for the convenience and having free hands etc but I noticed today that just about every woman I saw had almost identical bags. Me included. Nice Ellie Beaumont bag with changeable straps. I love this bag but god I'm not very original.

Anyone any suggestions for a nice medium sized every day bag? Budget not massive, about £80 max.

fiorelli.com/products/anna-backpack-large-casual-grain-tan?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=1808658688

fiorelli.com/products/anouk-backpack-printed-casual-grain-winter-leopard?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=1808658688

Thank you, I'm not really a lover of rucksacks (though I really like the leopard one).

Pliage style shoulder bag? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Handbags-ariel-gxr-Shoulder-Shopping/dp/B09BF1F2PT/ref=asc_df_B09BF1F2PT/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570361937196&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10909634544468522833&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045894&hvtargid=pla-1654433283758&psc=1

https://www.cottontraders.com/foldaway-tote-bag/AH13652002.html?src=MGG1&fix=1&source=pla&CAWELAID=320012860000023834&CAGPSPN=pla&utm_source=GoogleShoppingUK&country=uk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7PTav9HugAMVJ4poCR2K1wSzEAQYASABEgKMdPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Origami bag (as loved by the chic parisiennes https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1495561298/japanese-origami-tote-bag?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_-bags_and_purses&utm_custom1=k_EAIaIQobChMI7PTav9HugAMVJ4poCR2K1wSzEAQYBCABEgLc4_D_BwE_k&utm_content=go_14821442085_125173006222_549119977839_pla-314261243987_c__1495561298engb_102858184&utm_custom2=14821442085&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7PTav9HugAMVJ4poCR2K1wSzEAQYBCABEgLc4_D_BwE

THis one is pretty well a dupe of the Maison Margiella one https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1451415842/japanese-folded-origami-bag-beach?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=origami+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

How about a hobo bag?

Me but I don’t know what I want. I like that fiorelli backpack, the tan one but I don’t want to feel like I’m back at primary school.

I don’t eat fat strap crossover gas to go. Very comfortable.

I have sloping shoulders and always end up feeling strangulated somehow. My tip is to go on Vinted, you could get some fab barely used bags on there, with receipts/tags for that price. I have had to stop looking, there's so many nice bags on there, I search by brand and price (and leather).

I have slopy shoulders and can't wear shoulder bags without clutching them tight. I have a tiny crossbody which works well but I've switched to a wristlet as I only carry my small wallet, keys and phone in it.

I made my own. It's definitely an original! 🤣

What?

I hated them, tried loads but still hated them but finally found THE one.

It's a bit larger and fits all I need in it. It doesn't have a flap that I have to whack my boob with and peer over to get at my things. It's work and casual appropriate and it's designer without being too loud.

www.isabelmarant.com/gb/isabel-marant/bag_cod45711749xn.html

That's beautiful @declutteringmymind but sadly it's way way out of my budget.

It is. Went all in with it. Birthday, Vinted money cashback but it makes me disproportionately happy. All Saints have similar ones too, and on Vinted.

I'd love to find a new crossbody in leather, similar to that Isabel Marant (but not with the designer price tag!). I like the larger size.

Chinese rip off of Longchamp?

No thanks.

Cross body bags have been around forever. They're handy and secure.

www.vinted.co.uk/items/3376846564-all-saints-bag 

www.vinted.co.uk/items/3334726405-new-allsaints-sheringham-black-real-leather-chunky-gold-chain-zip-hardware-shoulder-cross-body-bag 

www.vinted.co.uk/items/3345444558-all-saints-black-bag-newwith-tags-rrp-ps199 

The second one is v large. I bought it online and sent it back.

Oliver Bonas always do lovely bags

Karatema me too. I make them so they exactly fit my specifications. My latest one was made from some lovely vintage velvet from a charity shop skirt and lined with fabric from an old shirt of DH's. It cost less than £5, including the thread and zip.

Those looking for new bags could do worse that look at the Parfois website. Parfois is the Portuguese equivalent to Claire's Accessories, but their bags are decent looking and inexpensive.

Another here to suggest Oliver Bonas and Fossil

I tend to wear cross body bags and in the winter, over a coat, it's fine but in the summer, over a T shirt, it's so unflattering. Makes my boobs look like two huge cushions, LOL.

Have you thought about 'the healthy back bag'?

https://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/

I agree the ones with the changeable straps are everywhere for the last 8 years I think.
Why not stick with cross body but without the identifying changeable straps.
There are plenty out there.

I really don’t like the ones with changeable straps. I caught dh looking at them the other day and had to subtly tell him so. I have a perfectly good one he got me from biba about ten years ago with a matching strap. It’s magic, fits loads in. They are a pain in winter with big coats I find.