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Thursday, September 28, 2023

25 Crossbody Bags We Don’t Want Leaving Our Side

Toss the totes to the side, say sayonara to your shoulder bags, and bid farewell to that overstuffed clutch — at least for now. Today, we're here to make a case for the crossbody bag. Arguably the most low-maintenance member of the purse family, the crossbody is a girl's best friend: It's hands-free, can be layered over just about any outfit, and still looks sleek and cool. And not to sound like your mom, but it's also ridiculously practical. Look ma, no hands!

Above all, though, our favorite thing about the crossbody has got to be its superhero-esque, shape-shifting quality. These bad boys come in just about every size, material, and silhouette imaginable. All they need is that characteristic long strap, and BAM!, we're in business. Ahead, we've rounded up 25 crossbody styles we would like to buy this minute — and just might.

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Everlane The Luxe Italian Leather Crossbody

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**Everlane** The Luxe Italian Leather Crossbody, $, available at Everlane

Coach Sammy Top Handle 21

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**Coach** Sammy Top Handle 21, $, available at Coach

Lo & Sons The Bond

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**Lo & Sons** The Bond, $, available at Lo & Sons

Charles & Keith Philomena Wrinkled Patent Semi-Circle Crossbody Bag

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**Charles & Keith** Philomena Wrinkled Patent Semi-Circle Crossbody Bag, $, available at Charles & Keith

Jacquemus Le Grand Bambino Crossbody Bag

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**Jacquemus** Le Grand Bambino Crossbody Bag, $, available at Farfetch

Ganni Banner Perforated Saddle Bag

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**Ganni** Banner Perforated Saddle Bag, $, available at Ganni

Reclaimed Vintage Carhartt Messenger Bag

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**Carhartt** Reclaimed Vintage Carhartt Messenger Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters

FP Movement Overachiever Sherpa Sling Bag

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**FP Movement** Overachiever Sherpa Sling Bag, $, available at Free People

& Other Stories Leather Canvas Crossbody Bag

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**& Other Stories** Leather Canvas Crossbody Bag, $, available at & Other Stories

Lululemon All Night Festival Bag 5L

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**Lululemon** All Night Festival Bag 5L, $, available at Lululemon

Madewell The Piazza Crossbody Bag

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**Madewell** The Piazza Crossbody Bag, $, available at Madewell

Mango Textured Chain Bag

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**Mango** Textured Chain Bag, $, available at Mango

Marc Jacobs Leather Mini Bucket Bag

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**Marc Jacobs** Leather Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

AllSaints Half Moon Leather Crossbody Bag

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**AllSaints** Half Moon Leather Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

JW Pei Embossed Crossbody Bag

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**JW PEI** https://ift.tt/r5xkDdq, $, available at JW PEI

Sézane Milo Classic Bag

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**Sézane** Milo Classic Bag, $, available at Sézane

The North Face Berkeley Crossbody Bag

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**The North Face** Berkeley Crossbody Bag, $, available at Amazon

See By Chloé Joan Camera Bag

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**See By Chloé** Joan Camera Bag, $, available at Revolve

MZ Wallace Crosby Luna

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**MZ WALLACE** Crosby Luna, $, available at MZ Wallace

Urban Originals Liberty Sling Bag

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**Urban Originals** Liberty Sling Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

Alo Cross Body Bucket Bag

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**Alo** Cross Body Bucket Bag, $, available at Alo

Mansur Gavriel Vegan Apple Leather Bucket Bag

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**Mansur Gavriel** Vegan Apple Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel

Polène Tonka

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**Polène** Tonca, $, available at Polène

Quince Italian Saffiano Leather Wallet Crossbody

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**Quince** Italian Saffiano Leather Wallet Crossbody, $, available at Quince

TIJN Flann

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**TIJN** Flann, $, available at TIJN

AllSaints Half Moon Crossbody

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**AllSaints** Half Moon Crossbody, $, available at AllSaints

H&M Soft Shoulder Bag

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**H&M** Soft Shoulder Bag, $, available at H&M

Staud Leather Tote Bag

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**Staud** Leather Tote Bag, $, available at Farfetch

Coach Tabby Chain Clutch

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**Coach** Tabby Chain Clutch, $, available at Coach

INNÉ Studios Cruz Satchel Sling

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**INNÉ Studios** Cruz Satchel Sling, $, available at Madewell

Free People Brunch Date Clutch

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**Free People** Brunch Date Clutch, $, available at Free People

Brandon Maxwell Mini Kendrick Croc Embossed Leather Trunk Crossbody Bag

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**Brandon Blackwood** Mini Kendrick Croc Embossed Leather Trunk Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

Lululemon Clean Lines Crossbody Bag 2.8L

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**Lululemon** Clean Lines Crossbody Bag 2.8L, $, available at Lululemon

Mango Natural Fiber Shoulder Bag

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**Mango** Natural Fiber Shoulder Bag, $, available at Mango

Kate Spade Knott Medium Saddle Bag

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**Kate Spade** Knott Medium Saddle Bag, $, available at Kate Spade

Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack

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**Dagne Dover** Ace Fanny Pack, $, available at Dagne Dover

**Kipling** Abanu Multi Convertible Crossbody Bag, $, available at Target

**Staud** Rey Mini Croc-Effect Leather Tote, $, available at Net-A-Porter

**Madewell** The Transport Camera Bag: Croc Embossed Leather Edition, $, available at Madewell

**Thalia Strates** Lenny Bag, $, available at The Folklore

Coach Tabby 13

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**Coach** Tabby 13, $, available at Coach

**rag & bone** Small Field Messenger Bag, $, available at SSENSE

**Urban Outfitters** Lily Crossbody Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters

**Zara** Soft Rock Crossbody Wallet, $, available at Zara

**Mansur Gavriel** Double Crossbody, $, available at Mansur Gavriel

**Uniqlo** Mini Shoulder Bag, $, available at Uniqlo

**Scoop** Faux Leather Snake Crossbody Saddle Bag, $, available at Walmart

**COS** Teddy Fleece Phone Case, $, available at COS

**Baggu** Sport Crossbody Bag,, $, available at Amazon

**& Other Stories** Croc Leather Crossbody Bag, $, available at & Other Stories

**Rodo** Leather Cross-Body Bag, $, available at Matches Fashion

**Everlane** The Leather Sling, $, available at Everlane

**Kate Spade** Small Roulette Leather Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

**Mango** Adjustable Cross-Body Bag, $, available at Mango

**Coach** Emery Crossbody, $, available at Coach

With the baguette shape and embossed leather, you won't find a crossbody that's more of-the-moment.

**Vince Camuto** Favia Shoulder Bag, $, available at Vince Camuto

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I Put A Pair Of Sheertex’s Allegedly Unrippable Tights To The Test — Here’s My Review

We’ve all been there: It’s a chilly 50 degrees, too warm for heavy layers but too chilly to bare your legs. In other words, the perfect day to don a pair of tights, the transitional weather warrior. You grab a recently bought pair of sheer tights, slip them on, and head into the world. You’re outside for approximately two seconds when you walk a little too close to some spiky hedges and your once intact pair of tights is officially snagged. The dread. The horror. The woe. You are now forced to take them off and shiver for the rest of the day or suck it up and hope the one rip comes off as “edgy” at best. Then rinse and repeat the next day with another pair of $10 tights that are sure to suffer the same fate. We all know this feeling all too well, but what if this unfortunate series of events could be avoided forever? Enter Sheertex, an intimates brand dedicated to fixing this exact issue with its tougher-than-steel, seemingly indestructible tights.

According to the site, the Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights (the brand’s most popular and bestselling style) are constructed with its patent-pending custom fabric that utilizes one of the world’s strongest polymers often used in ballistics and mountain climbing. And, thanks to clever Instagram marketing showing these tights withstanding every potential rip and tear sent its way, Sheertex is taking the hosiery world by storm and shaking up our preconceived notions about what our clothing is capable of taking on.

Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights, $59 $35

Unsurprisingly, curious shoppers have been unable to resist tights that have been shown to hold dumbbells, pineapples, and even an entire person without a single tear. And recently, my feed has been inundated with waves of rave reviews from influencers and the general public who swear by not only the resiliency of Sheertex tights but also the wearability. On Sheertex’s site, reviewers express their fondness for the pantyhose, writing “I am used to tights rolling down my torso throughout the day, and I never have to worry about that with these tights.” Although the price point may seem a little steep ($59 at full price), many users share that they’ve saved money from not having to go through so many replacements. “I’m a flight attendant who rips through pantyhose like you wouldn’t believe. These have saved me so much money, I won’t be buying anything else”, explained another reviewer.

Naturally, the glowing commentary got me curious. Are these tights really and truly snag-proof and as tough and resilient as everyone seems to claim? I needed to see for myself, so I reached out to the Sheertex PR reps for a sample and got to work. Ahead, read my thoughts on the fit, feel, and toughness of Sheertex’s most popular Classic Sheer Tights, plus some commentary from a fellow R29 Shopping team writer who swears by the seemingly rip-proof tights.

Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights, $59 $35

“As soon as the tights arrived, I opened up a package with a very cute kitten on it that read ‘Chaos Resistant.’ Cute furry animals are always a good sign in my book, and this mischievous cat is a nod to the damage they can wreck with their pointy claw on more snag-able, rip-able pairs.

“I proceeded to slip on my pair of the Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights, which I got in a size 3X. One of my biggest qualms with tights is that the crotch area never fully comes up and sits where it is supposed to. There’s always a drop crotch in other tights I’ve tried which makes it uncomfortable to wear for a super-long period of time. These Sheertex tights did not have that issue. They went on really well and seemed to have a little bit more compression than other pairs of everyday sheer tights I’ve worn.

“The tights honestly look pretty much exactly like what you’d expect from sheer tights, so I was a little bit worried that it wouldn’t live up to all the hype. However, I pressed forward. I started off by scratching the tights with my nails to see if I could cause any snagging or pulling of thread. I really went for it, and I scratched up a storm. My attempts failed as the tights held up. My nails were due for a trim too, but still nothing.

“Then I proceeded to try my best to grab a strong grip of the tights. I pulled and tugged them with a sufficient amount of force, and lo and behold still no damage. If they can stand up to attempts to actually rip them, I’m confident they’ll be fine if they get caught on any branches or have to face any difficult elements. These tights are simply built differently than anything I have been used to up until now.

“As for wearability, I spent many hours in the tights and even fell asleep in them after a long day. They’re very comfortable and flexible so moving around in them was effortless. The tights also went on with ease. I am wearing the largest size, so I’d love to see the brand extend its sizing more.” —Chichi Offor Former Associate Writer

Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights, $59 $35

“Who doesn’t love a sheer black tight? After years of going through what can only be described as practically single-use, sub-$10 tights, I splurged on a pair of Sheertex after seeing them on Instagram. I’ve owned my pairs (one a sheer black and the other a Swiss-dot tight) for a little over a year now and they’re just as sturdy as when I first got them. I got a size small because I’m 5’2”, and the fit was perfect — and I truly couldn’t rip them if I tried…which I have attempted to do.

“Yes, they’re pricier than your average sheer tight — but for good reason: With proper care (I wash mine on gentle in a delicates bag), these may very well be the last pair of black tights I buy for a very long time.” —Karina Hoshikawa, Beauty and Wellness Writer

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.

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Preppy, Chic & Affordable: The & Other Stories’ Sale Section

In our opinion, the best thing about & Other Stories is that it’s just a hair more polished than its mainstream fast-fashion brethren. While we fully expect to see tried-and-true runway trends at the likes of H&M, the Swedish behemoth’s smaller companion boutique is like a well-traveled cousin who just came traipsing back from Paris. You’re more likely to find those influencer-approved styles that feel straight out of a sun-lit Instagram feed, rather than pulled from the highly-produced pages of a glossy fashion magazine. So it comes as no surprise that shoppers are as excited for the brand's discounted styles as its regular-priced ones — we're talking up to 60% off preppy fall must-haves.

Designed in alternate-fashion capitals like Los Angeles and Stockholm, a host of cool-girl essentials — belted workwear jackets, tiered dresses, and lace blouses — bear a newer and more wallet-friendly red price tag. We’ve even gone ahead and rounded up our favorites from the retailer's latest array of unmissable markdowns to give you a head start. And, spoiler alert: the selection is filled with a lot of very good style staples that are ready to give your fall wardrobe a boost.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.