Accessories should not only serve to adorn the person wearing them, but also be functional and comfortable. And it’s not an easy task to merge these two in one. Well, the crossbody bags are the answer to our prayers. What is so appealing about them? They serve comfort and convenience. The stripe of the bag goes from one shoulder, across your chest to the bag itself placed around the area of the opposite hip. Both hands remain free and all your belongings are with you. It comes in handy when traveling or during a long walk, a shopping spree and a cup of coffee. Otherwise speaking, crossbody bags are an absolute summer wardrobe essential. Get your credit card out because here are 10 crossbody bags that you simply cannot miss out on this season.
Funky patterns have been recently put on the fashion pedestal and the choice of different styles and ornaments is bigger than ever! Animal print is gradually taking a step back. Alternatively, this year you’ll be seeing snake print and reptile-like textures walking down the runway shows of Paris, Milan, London, and New York.
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“If it’s neon, it should be on” is the motto of every fashion guru this year. Incorporating a bright neon crossbody bag in your everyday summer look is a great way to look effortlessly fashionable. If you are afraid to wear clothes of bright, ‘eyesore’ colors, choosing a neon bag is a much safer option. Especially if that bag is a crossbody. Wear neon with khaki, beige, black, white or gray.
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Woven straw bags for summer does not seem like a novelty. Despite this, fashion trends of spring-summer 2019 urge us to choose straw bags, in particular, in shades ‘cider’ and ‘honey’. Combine it with linen co-ords, white cotton dresses, trench coats, and jeans jackets.
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It’s not the first season for metallic-y silver shades to appear on the runway shows. Fashion designers seem to be supporting this trend because silver can be easily combined with any other color and will look cool and edgy not only for a special occasion but your everyday fashion routine. It works perfectly if you want to add a bit of glamor or serve some Back To The Future -inspired retro-futurist extravaganza for your look.
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The most trendy accessory of the upcoming season is glam rock-inspired heavy, massive chains. The rougher the better. Next time you are shopping for a crossbody bag – choose the one with a chain strap. Be aware, some chain straps are not so good for the shoulders.
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Perhaps for some, this trend seems impractical…why would anyone want everyone else to see what’s inside their bag? Nonetheless, you can’t deny that a clear plastic crossbody bag is perfect for a beach getaway. There is no chance your belongings will get wet from the water splashing everywhere or become all sandy and dirty. Plus, it’s one of the most Instagram-friendly bags!
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Another example of a 2019 spring-summer trend is knitted and macrame crossbody bags. They are a great Boho-chic accessory. The key feature of such bags is its intricate patterns, which includes volume knit and graphic and floral ornaments.
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Retro never goes out of fashion and faux fur bags show testament to that. Don’t panic, this type of bag is not only going to be suitable for the winter season. Match it with a pair of faux fur sandals and wear it out for a fun outing with your friends.
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The fashion for bags of different geometric shapes is not accidental; urban lifestyle has evoked the need for precise and rigid lines that would correspond to the harsh world of business. Indeed, graphic ornaments and straight silhouettes, square, round or cylindrical, look rather formal, which can give your look some chick-ness and charm.
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It was Karl Lagerfeld’s innovation for Chanel to combine two crossbody bags on different shoulders simultaneously attached to each other using a small leather detail in the center. Another way of styling such a look is to carry multiple micro bags in different styles. Multi-bag look might be bulky and inconvenient for practical purposes, but will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.
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