Crossbody bag: what to wear with and where to buy trendy options

You can never have too many bags; This is how we calm ourselves every time we buy another fashion model. We also add that there are more than two dozen fashion accessories and each of them deserves a place in our wardrobe. Nobody’s canceled out their inner Carrie Bradshaw yet, right?

Bags, hobos, shoppers, couriers, purses, baguettes and crossbody straps; All of these will probably be in the collection of any fashion influencer, stylist or blogger. Moreover, each model has its own important fashion role. We use some of the bags for business meetings, some for romantic dates, and some for noisy parties.

But today we will talk about one of the most basic models belonging to the category of timeless classics. And it’s a crossbody bag. In the new material, you will learn the history of the appearance of the item, learn how to create images using it, and also learn where to buy fashionable options.

History of the bag

We have Coco Chanel to thank for the crossbody bag. It was she who in 1955 introduced women to wear bags with long chains, eliminating the need to always hold the accessory in one hand or under the armpit. This is how the iconic Chanel 2.55 bag appeared, which has not lost its relevance to this day.

By the way, do not think that the legendary designer invented the way to carry the bag on your shoulder. He borrowed this idea from postmen of the late 19th century and adapted it to women, making the crossbody the most desirable accessory. Since then, the model has not gone out of fashion and is proud to be a timeless classic.

Crossbody bag types

There are numerous subspecies of crossbody bags, as the name itself refers to the method of wearing rather than appearance. So a crossbody bag can be in the form of a messenger, handbag, wallet, purse, tote or even a hobo. The important thing is that the bag can be worn on the shoulder.

What to wear with a crossbody bag

With sherpa and slacks

Fashion influencer Anna Khavilova proves that the crossbody bag looks great when paired with sherpa, slacks, wool hat and chunky boots. By the way, this model is the most comfortable to wear in winter. Firstly, the accessory does not slip on bulky outerwear, and secondly, it allows you to put it in your pocket so that your hands do not freeze.

With a classic jacket and jeans

Maxi coats are 100% the trend of the season, we talked about this at the beginning of autumn. The model, with masculine shoulders and accentuated necklines, looks very cool when paired with a mid-strap crossbody strap. For the bottom part, you can choose classic jeans or a trendy midi skirt.

With trench coat and classic trousers

Last year we talked about how we can adapt autumn outerwear to a winter look. For example, you can wear a puffy jacket or vest to extend the season of beige trench coats. And of course, complete the look with a trendy crossbody.

with coat and jacket

But fashion influencer Alyosha Slavko offers free lessons on the art of layering. She suggests wearing a hoodie with a blazer and a gray coat. The trendy look is completed with a roomy Miu Miu crossbody bag.

With biker jacket and hoodie

If you’re not afraid of freezing, wear a bulky biker jacket with a hoodie a few sizes larger. For convenience, use the crossbody mentioned above. To add some warmth, tie a bulky scarf (preferably in a bright color) and wear a beanie hat.

Where to buy crossbody bags

We figured out how to wear a fashionable bag. Now we move from theory to practice and select current models from the collections of Russian brands. We’ve rounded up eight stylish crossover bodies.