the classic cross body guide

When we were in Charleston at the end of December, I had a serious wardrobe malfunction: the strap of my trusty black crossbody bag broke while we were strolling down King Street. After nearly five years, it finally bit the dust. I got this bag in my pre-baby days and it had been an easy bag to grab over the years. It was my go-to when I made a quick trip to the grocery store or when we finally got a date night. I typically carried this bag when I didn’t have my kiddos in tow. My now retired bag had a long life, so I’m looking to replace it with something which can serve a similar term. I don’t want something too fancy or too boring, but I also don’t want something which might not work in a few years. (I’m looking at you tassels…)

In preparation for this decision, I pulled more than 30 black crossbody bags which fit the bill below. I tend to do this when I’m deciding where to make my investment, so I’ve I hope you can benefit from this research too 😉 I have done similar round-ups in the past, including fun leopard flats and chic diaper bags. I’m all ears if you need me to do some research on a different item on your behalf. I love the thrill of the hunt!

Do you have any favorites from this bunch? I’m still torn on my final decision, but this one and this one (on serious sale!) are my top contenders at the moment. Time will tell which one I actually choose!

UNDER $100

BP. Foldover Crossbody Bag – $39

Topshop Quilted Crossbody Bag – $48

Street Level Suede + Faux Leather Crossbody Bag – $48

Sole Society Thalia Crossbody Bag – $49.95 — a near lookalike of this Chloé bag

Danielle Nicole Mini Harlow Faux Leather Satchel – $78 $46.80 (40% off)

J.Crew Rider Italian Leather Mini Bag – $98

Halogen Leather Crossbody Bag – $99

UNDER $200

Lauren Ralph Lauren Newbury Bailey Crossbody – $128

Lauren Ralph Lauren Dryden Caley Mini Saddle Bag – $148

Botkier Soho Chain Crossbody Bag – $160

Ted Baker London Kerstin Patent Leather Crossbody Bag – $165

MICHAEL Michael Kors Cindy Large Dome Crossbody Bag – $168

Lodis Small Stephanie Eden Leather Crossbody Bag – $172

Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag – $175

ZAC Zac Posen Earthette Crossbody Bag – $175

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki Crossbody Bag – $175

Rebecca Minkoff Small Love Leather Crossbody Bag – $195 (Larger Version – $295)

Kate Spade New York Mini Nora Top Handle Bag – $198 (Exclusive!)

MICHAEL Michael Kors Daniela Shoulder Bag – $198

MICHAEL Michael Kors Bedford Double Gusset Crossbody Bag – $198

Calvin Klein Envelope Turn-Lock Crossbody Bag – $198

Botkier Valentina Crossbody Bag – $198

UNDER $300

Tory Burch Robinson Camera Bag – $225

Kate Spade New York Emerson Place Harbor Leather Crossbody Bag – $248

Tory Burch Mini Saddle Bag – $250 $200 (20% off)

Milly Astor Crossbody Small Saddle Bag – $275

Louise et Cie Jael Leather Crossbody Bag – $278

Louise et Cie Small Alis Leather Crossbody Bag – $278

Loeffler Randall Mini Saddle Bag – $295 $177 (40% off)

Loeffler Randall Lock Clutch – $295

Kate Spade New York Cameron Street Byrdie Leather Crossbody Bag – $298

Furla Metropolis Mini Crossbody Bag – $298

Tory Burch Kira Clutch – $395 $237 (40% off)

Tory Burch Robinson Convertible Shoulder Bag – $395 $276.50 (30% off)

Update: here is the one I chose 😉