Crossbody bags - the answer to the clutch

Crossbody bags are the answer to the clutch. If you’re a gal who loves an itsy bitsy bag but can’t stand tucking it under your arm or switching hands all night, crossbody bags are for you. They’re the perfect marriage between the cuteness of the clutch and function of a shoulder bag.

Clockwise, from l to r: What would a bag closet be without a little Alexander Wang in it? The Alexander Wang Brenda Zip Bag ($725) is an edgier take on the crossbody. This street chic leather purse comes with two front zipper pockets and welt pockets. Made with the ‘downtown’ girl in mind, the bag features perforated banding on the sides and pockets with a zippered leather patch on the snake-chain strap.

The Mulberry Kristen Cross Body Bag ($295) is a hot little patent leather clutch that pops in neon pink with a logo plate and zip front pocket. It has a long, adjustable cross body shoulder strap.

BE & D Garbo Mini Bag ($495) in purple tie-dye is to die for. Made of tie-dye nubuck, this crossbody bag features a center pleat with a dark grey pebbled leather studded band at the top and a suede interior lining. It comes with a convertible chain strap that can be worn short, doubled, or long.

We can always count on Marc by Marc Jacobs for a little handbag fun. The Marc by Marc Jacobs New Q Derby Cross Body Bag ($188) comes in a juicy purple (prune) pebbled leather with a signature enameled logo plate and brass hardware. The bag also features an adjustable shoulder strap and is detailed with metal nuts and a resin logo bead on the tasseled zipper pull.