https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:16:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314707 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:27:02 +0000 Jules 2314707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By visible bag do we mean the opening is very visible to the wearer? Something you can keep your eye on? Just confused by the requirement, while I totally understand the other two…</p> <p>Just being mindful is half the battle I think. It’s so easy to get a bit dumb/out of it in a crowd in a novel environment, when you need to have your wits a bit about you (nothing stressful, just.. awareness). In Paris i carried a good quality (ie/ thick straps and sturdy metal hardware) cross-body messenger bag with a zippered interior and a second removable short hand/shoulder strap (which I never use at home, but had the foresight to put on for this trip!). I wore it on my shoulder more than usual so I could somewhat performatively stick it under my arm when in crowds. We had no incidents but were warned several times by female locals to watch our pockets and bags on the metro and at the market. A belt bag worn across one shoulder would also be a great choice - I saw lots of those and they looked both stylish and confidently secure. For me it wouldn’t have been enough space for our 12-hour walking days in variable weather carrying scarf, hat, umbrella… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314685 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:23:46 +0000 Anonymous 2314685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last time I was in NYC was when I was a kid, and have no intention of returning. Any city bigger than Annapolis is a nope from me!<br /> I'm sure people do carry visible bags in NYC, but at least I'd think it better to hide anything really critical in one of those invisible bags like this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Blocking-Undergarment-Waist-Pouch/dp/B01D1XRUJG/ref=asc_df_B01D1XRUJG/?tag=hyprod-20&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;hvadid=312115190850&#038;hvpos=&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=10377634233537065904&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=&#038;hvdev=m&#038;hvdvcmdl=&#038;hvlocint=&#038;hvlocphy=9007971&#038;hvtargid=pla-372211245045&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Travelo.....#038;psc=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314683 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:55:32 +0000 Momo 2314683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spent a few weeks in NYC last summer and I used this one ever day . &nbsp;It is super lightweight but also big enough to fit stuff . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314653 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:40:01 +0000 elpgal 2314653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@suntiger Really? Now I am worried. How do people carry their belongings? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314614 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:27:41 +0000 lyn67 2314614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too have a few -they're indispensable for holding my phone and other essential things when no pockets-and, I also love they can add a pinch of color, texture or even shine (as wanted) to my boring outfits. They also can act as a belt-hiding a bit of tummy, if necessary:-). No problem with interferring my bigger bustline-but am long torso, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314582 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:11:41 +0000 rachylou 2314582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have many belt bags. Hands free! I wear them bandolier style as well. </p> <p>I’m jaded too. I think the rules of the street are most important. Keep your head up, don’t stare at anyone and remember: there’s no ‘walk faster.’ You’re either cool with folks or you need to be outta there at a dead run(!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314375 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:26:57 +0000 Anonymous 2314375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one I use for hiking, but TBH if I had to go to NYC, I'd wouldn't keep any visible bag at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314344 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:00:12 +0000 Jaime 2314344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(April I lived in lower Manhattan in the 90s and as far as I am concerned those rules are nothing new, and apply to most everywhere. #jaded) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314339 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:52:25 +0000 elpgal 2314339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, thanks for confirming. I’m visiting after several years. Years of suburban living and commuting by car have dulled my alertness.</p> <p>LJP: thanks for green-lighting their use as a bandolier bag. </p> <p>Carla: ooh, this looks promising and worth trying at that price-point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314322 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:25:50 +0000 Carla 2314322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m using a soft Uniqlo half-moon bag and wearing it cross body bandolier style. &nbsp;I wear it over my first layer, and under everything else. &nbsp;It holds a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314319 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:30:49 +0000 LJP 2314319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have three : one from Lululemon , 1 from Aritizia and 1 from H&amp;M . I actually wear them bandolier style and not as a belt bag . The Aritizia one ( TNA) - I’ll try it as a belt bag this summer for walks and cycling . I have an unfortunately large bust and they are just fine . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314314 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:47:39 +0000 April 2314314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't speak to that particular bag but can say that in NYC right now, wise to keep your bag close, tight, and visible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-bags#post-2314312 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:42:40 +0000 elpgal 2314312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am headed to NYC. I am considering a belt bag to use while sightseeing. Lululemon’s bag has several fans but I am concerned about how it will play with my bust. Have you found it to work well for you? </p>