If you haven’t heard, we are living in a time where the crossbody handbag is king. I purchased my first crossbody every-day bag in Summer of 2013. It’s the Pauric Sweeney Overnight Python Bag. I purchased it at a Second Time Around (consignment shop) in Soho and took it everywhere with me that summer in it’s boho chic glory. It’s a tan color so I couldn’t get away with carrying it during DC winters so I put it away and brought it out again the following Spring. Then began another 4-5 months of wearing the bag to death. The anticipation of finding a cross-body for Fall/Winter
was getting to me though. Luckily, I found the perfect one at a Second Time Around in Boston-a beautiful plum Nancy Gonzalez Croc Crossbody. I love both of these bags because I have the choice to wear them as a satchel or a crossbody.
The crossbody trend is definitely here to stay, and in a city like DC, it makes total sense for it too. Over bulky winter attire, it’s such a relief to carry a bag you can totally be hands-free with. It also messes with your posture less than a tote, hobo, or shoulder bag you tend to carry on the same side. In searching for a crossbody bag, make sure the bag is not heavy in itself (this is why I like croc bags so much). You also want to shoot for an optimal size. I like the bag to be generally around a foot in with, any smaller and you’re just not going to get a lot of wear out of it (any bigger and the bag overtake you). The Fendi Toujour (and mini) and Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Crossbody are some of my favorites.
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