Looking for the perfect crossbody....

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#4
My perfect crossbody is the Dauphine Mini. It fits more than the Pochette Accessoires (which I sometimes also wear crossbody) and without vachetta I don‘t have to worry about rain. With more sporty clothes it looks cool and with a chain strap it also can look really elegant if I am dressed up.

It also suits all sorts of different straps. I have the Epi Noir Dauphine Mini (which I think is heavily underrated!) and wear it with the two straps it came with, with a black jacquard strap or any gold chain. In the boutique I also tried other wide Black/Mono straps and they looked amazing. I might invest in the future...

Generally speaking I believe the most important thing about a crossbody bag is that you try it on and immediately feel like it has always been there. I tried so many bags while on the hunt for the perfect crossbody (my poor amazing SA!) and when I put the black Dauphine on it was just like I had always owned it and looked like I had walked into the store with it. A lot of bags (Mini Deauville for example) look like the bag is wearing me - they take all the focus - not like they fit into the whole outfit. I don‘t just want to be a rack for a pretty bag to be presented - I like it to fit into the picture and not be the main focus.
 
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I have the Twice in Noir Empreinte, and I love that thing. I bought it back in 2016 and it is still one of my most used crossbody bags. It's durable, comfortable, and fits everything I need. I love the space between to the two pouches - it's perfect for easy access to my phone. I've gotten caught in the rain with it multiple times and it's been fine. It's a workhorse but still looks nice. Probably one of the few bags I own that I don't feel like I need to be careful with. The leather has held up wonderfully and the microfiber interior is so soft. I also love that i can wear it with even my most casual outfits and it doesn't look weird. It's just an all around great bag!
 
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thesassyrealist said:
I had the Empreinte Twice and sold it bc I didn’t like the way it aged. I’m leaning towards DE or Epi....
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Wow, I'm surprised to hear that! Mine still looks almost new aside from some scratches on the front button. You had the empreinte version on your list of options so that's why I brought it up. I do have an epi bag as well, and I think that leather is nice. Both leathers seem to be pretty durable.
 
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mgrant said:
Wow, I'm surprised to hear that! Mine still looks almost new aside from some scratches on the front button. You had the empreinte version on your list of options so that's why I brought it up. I do have an epi bag as well, and I think that leather is nice. Both leathers seem to be pretty durable.
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I thought about that after I pushed send. :hrmm::P I'm leaning towards DE and Epi. I love how elegant Epi looks....:amuse:
 
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KathyN115 said:
I have a few vintage Epi Trocaderos that are light and comfortable and can fit a decent amount in the 27 size. I cut the straps off and use either the LVbandouliere or guitar straps from Etsy.
I also have a vintage Epi Petite Noe that I use crossbody and like for a bigger size bag. Siena PM is a great size and lays nicely crossbody.
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I’m eyeing a Moka Epi Petit Noe on Fashionphile. :nuts:
 
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thesassyrealist said:
I’m eyeing a Moka Epi Petit Noe on Fashionphile. :nuts:
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I have seen that one! I find these a great size and shape to wear crossbody, very comfortable. I also have a vintage monogram one I bought from eBay. The canvas was in great shape and I had the vachetta sides and top replaced for $180 (left the bottom because it was fine and you can’t really see it) I bought the string and a crossbody strap and top handle from Etsy and it is honestly my favorite bag for less than $600.
 
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