https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:15:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288353 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:42:53 +0000 Zaeobi 2288353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jaime Thanks (for the commiseration)! </p> <p>@Suz It's a tricky one, isn't it? Especially when they expect you to schlepp around all sorts of stuff, but you also don't want to look like one of your backpack-wielding students :P<br /> The only thing annoying about menswear is it (obviously) isn't proportioned for me. Might have to get an extra hole punched into my backpack straps (like a belt hole) to keep it snug against my back. </p> <p>@Jules Yes, like @Angie mentioned HK public transport is notoriously busy (never shut during COVID) - I prefer to keep my valuables visually close, out of both safety &amp; convenience.<br /> Ikr? I don't know why I still can't find many dark brown leather options in womenswear yet! Maybe I need to wait until deep winter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288342 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:25:53 +0000 Jules 2288342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your colour palette as always! I also commute by transit with a laptop and backpack + belt bag sounds like a great solution especially if transit is very crowded and it might be difficult to get into your backpack. And I too find myself often drawn to the ‘men’s’ category when browsing leather items because of the brown options! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288313 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:50:55 +0000 Suz 2288313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a clever solution to the teacher-on-the-go problem. I wish I'd figured that out better last year when I was in a similar situation. Two bags sounds more complicated but may in fact be easier. And great tip about the men's section for brown leather goods. They are probably cheaper there, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288287 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:45:58 +0000 Jaime 2288287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look! Sorry about the shoes and the bag solution is excellent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288283 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:23:03 +0000 Zaeobi 2288283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Helena @Olive @Christel @Dee Thanks for the bag love - the belt bag was actually completely unexpected. Saw it at a random mall stall after a doctor's appointment haha! The opening is a tad small for my phone (grr these bulky smartphones these days lol) so I'm seriously considering getting vertical strips added to a bigger crossbody bag just to replicate it Can't go too big when teaching, though... such a hassle! </p> <p>@suntiger I wonder why manufacturers don't feel women deserve robust items too, lol? </p> <p>@Sisi @Angie - I think sadly the shoes aren't redeemable since it's a toebox issue I bought them 2 years ago online &amp; only just retrieved them from home this summer. They were OK in the UK but I guess I was mostly travelling by car than on foot, so didn't really test them properly. Annoyed that I wasted suitcase space carting them back halfway across the world! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288155 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:09:22 +0000 Angie 2288155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look STINKING CUTE, <b>Zaeobi</b>!<br />&nbsp;<br />KILLER satin cargo pants, and as always - your hair is stunning :)</p> <p>Love the bronze shoes! How ANNOYING that they don't go the distance. I empathize greatly :(</p> <p>Your 2-bag commuter bag system is fab! Especially for HK public transport. Sorted.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288154 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:05:29 +0000 Dee 2288154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the fanny pack bag especially its size, style, and the way it clips. &nbsp;Looks great with those satiny cargo pants You’ve got yourself well sorted for going out and about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288150 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:38:07 +0000 ChristelJ 2288150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very smart belt bag, and lux brown leather backpack. Great with the fun cargo pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288141 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:24:39 +0000 Olive Green 2288141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your rich colors make the look! And that is a nice fat belt bag, the slim ones cannot hold much at all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288138 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:19:15 +0000 Sisi 2288138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank&nbsp; you for sharing! I'm always interested in backpacks and belt bags. Your belt bag is genius-made and looks very nice! I like your oufit and I like your shoes. Maybe a cobbler could fix the beautiful bronze ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288130 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:52:17 +0000 Anonymous 2288130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shame about the shoes I've been starting to see the wisdom of checking the men's section for things too these days. They just seem more durable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288120 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:18:32 +0000 Helena 2288120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great cargo pants! Good bag game ... I think backpacks are essential if you're going to commute with heavy items if only for the sake of your back! Love the deep green of the fanny pack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-daily-belt-bag-backpack#post-2288102 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:15:37 +0000 Zaeobi 2288102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>People's comments on Angie's post got me thinking about my everyday bags - I usually wear two together, so I can keep my valuables close to me when teaching/ on public transport but also bring my laptop etc. </p> <p>I have a black nylon backpack/ wheelie for when I need to cart around more stuff (hello whiteboard eraser/ pens/ laser pointer/ notebook/ pen/ laptop/ charger/ power bank/ umbrella/ water bottle etc), but I like this chocolate brown leather backpack when I need to look a little smarter.<br /> It's much sleeker but my jacket fits, plus it has a padded laptop sleeve.<br /> *Tip: the menswear section is great for more practical designs in brown leather goods!* </p> <p>As for the belt bag/ bum bag/ fanny pack/ waist belt (whatever you want to call it, there are so many names!) I usually wear it like a bandolier (crossbody sling) if I'm out casually at the weekend (no backpack).<br /> *Versatility: It has vertical strips at the back for the 'bum bag' strap, or you can clip it to the D rings at the ends as a shoulder purse*</p> <p>(PS - I realise I haven't posted a What I Wore/ OOTD in quite a while. Sorry!<br /> ~ I never thought I'd own cargo pants, let alone satin ones, but now I have two lol!<br /> ~ I changed my shoes because the bronze loafers now pinch at my toes uncomfortably after a few hours. I've used leather stretcher on the vamp/ instep but I'm debating whether to keep them still, since they work for short distances... *Sigh* how frustrating when it's a HEWI as well (bronze shoes)! </p>