Which one is your favorite Messenger Crossbody Bag?
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My collection is missing a messenger bag and I'm considered getting one but I have a question for you? I'm 38, only 5 ft tall, and 110 lbs so is it still appropriate for petite women in late 30s and early 40s to wear cross-body bags? Please give me your honest opinion.
I like to have hand-free when go shopping, movies, and travel and my family usually go to movies at least twice per month and traveling at least twice per year.
After that being said, I have narrowed down to these 4 bags that I like most for messenger style.
Please share your opinion and experience if any of you have any of these bag.
You can see what bags I currently have in my signature below.
Thanks as always!
I like to have hand-free when go shopping, movies, and travel and my family usually go to movies at least twice per month and traveling at least twice per year.
After that being said, I have narrowed down to these 4 bags that I like most for messenger style.
Please share your opinion and experience if any of you have any of these bag.
You can see what bags I currently have in my signature below.
Thanks as always!
I voted for the Idylle Speedy cuz that's the one I have... I'm about your size.
I tried on the Bloomsbury PM today... wanted it for an upcoming trip to NYC... but I think it's too long for me. I had it on the shortest setting and it was ok for cross-body... but way too long if I wanted to wear it just on the shoulder.
Have you thought about the Idylle Elegie? It has many carry options and it's nice because it lays flat against your body like a cross-body should imo... the Speedy sticks out a bit.
Oh, and definitely no age limit on cross-body bags!
I tried on the Bloomsbury PM today... wanted it for an upcoming trip to NYC... but I think it's too long for me. I had it on the shortest setting and it was ok for cross-body... but way too long if I wanted to wear it just on the shoulder.
Have you thought about the Idylle Elegie? It has many carry options and it's nice because it lays flat against your body like a cross-body should imo... the Speedy sticks out a bit.
Oh, and definitely no age limit on cross-body bags!
Thanks for your opinion.
Yes, I bought the Fusian Elegie and just sold it since it's way too long and too deep to find my things. I only wear it as shoulder bag instead of messenger style and I decided to let it go as I have other favorite shoulder bags.
I'd tried all of these bags on and I'm leaning toward the Saumur 30 or the Bloomsbury PM.
The Speedy B 30 is nice but too much vachetta and the Idylle Speedy is too soft that won't keep its shape very well but Speedy is so classic though.
^^ Yes, I thought it was you who bought 3 bags in one day lol... but I didn't see the Elegie in your siggie...
I vote for Bloomsbury then if you only need it for cross-body!
I vote for Bloomsbury then if you only need it for cross-body!
I have, and love, my Bloomsbury. However, if, at the time, I'd had the choice between the Bloomsbury and the Menilmontant - I would have gone for the Menilmontant I think.