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Small looking but roomy handbag to fit water bottle, meds, lipstick, etc

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buzzheath · 14/06/2025 21:15

Can someone recommend an everyday handbag (with a strap or cross body strap) that's big enough to fit a water bottle (500ml or 1L), handcream, lipstick, sanitary towels, etc. Basically, it needs be compact-looking, but roomy inside. Obviously stylish too!

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TheFormidableMrsC · 14/06/2025 21:15

Baby Emmerson, Free People.

socks1107 · 14/06/2025 21:20

I got this in primark for £10 last week. I’ve used it all day with all sorts of stuff in it!

Small looking but roomy handbag to fit water bottle, meds, lipstick, etc
AhTheFuckening · 14/06/2025 21:23

I love my Fjallraven High Coast CrossBody bag - it's literally a small Tardis. And it has various pocket-y bits etc.

I have one in black, and one in light blue.

AhTheFuckening · 14/06/2025 21:27

Oh, but it comes in lots of different colours.

It might depend on your definition of stylish though!

ohidoliketobe · 14/06/2025 21:28

Uniqlo round mini shoulder bag can hold a surprising amount

OvaHere · 14/06/2025 21:30

I bought one one of these on a whim but it's turned out to be an incredibly useful and practical bag. Fits my sports bottle with room to spare. Very comfy to wear. I've taken it on holiday as well as days out.

https://rokalondon.com/collections/farringdon

Farringdon

Made from super soft Taslon, our half-moon shaped Farringdon is super versatile – wear it over your shoulder on your front, on your back, or scrunch in your hands.

https://rokalondon.com/collections/farringdon

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 14/06/2025 21:31

I've got a roka paddington cross body. Not sure if it's stylish! But it's like a bloody tardis

buzzheath · 14/06/2025 21:36

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 14/06/2025 21:31

I've got a roka paddington cross body. Not sure if it's stylish! But it's like a bloody tardis

Can it fit a water bottle? (either 500ml or 1L)

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buzzheath · 14/06/2025 21:37

AhTheFuckening · 14/06/2025 21:23

I love my Fjallraven High Coast CrossBody bag - it's literally a small Tardis. And it has various pocket-y bits etc.

I have one in black, and one in light blue.

Can it fit a water bottle? (either 500ml or 1L)

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AhTheFuckening · 14/06/2025 21:37

Yes, the Fjallraven one definitely can, as I did this at a gig yesterday.

AhTheFuckening · 14/06/2025 21:38

Oh, it was a 500ml bottle of Harrogate water 😄.

LoafofSellotape · 15/06/2025 08:39

ohidoliketobe · 14/06/2025 21:28

Uniqlo round mini shoulder bag can hold a surprising amount

I have the bigger one and it fabulous.

LoafofSellotape · 15/06/2025 08:41

Unisex Round Shoulder Bag (Mesh) | UNIQLO UK https://share.google/S4SJUJkRd49uLfQ1V

londongirl12 · 15/06/2025 09:08

I got one from Katie Loxton. I could fit a water bottle in it.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/06/2025 09:46

Another vote for Uniqlo. They’re brilliant.

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 15/06/2025 10:32

Roka paddington definitely fits a 500ml bottle. Might struggle with 1l.

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