Is a belt bag just a fanny pack?

Fanny packs, also called belt bags, are a blast from the past. They were kind of a thing in '80s (for tourists mainly) and then disappeared when they were labeled uncool. Well, give anything enough time and it has a resurgence, and this accessory is no exception.



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A waist bag, fanny pack, belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.

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A lot of the newer moms have brought these back in a fashionable way,” says fashion stylist Ali Levine. So is this a case of “what's old is new again?” According to Levine—and the fact that everyone from Lululemon to high fashion brands like Gucci are making different versions of this bag—the answer is yes.

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Belt bags have been creeping into the fashion scene over the last few years — and for good reason.

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Whether you think of these accessories as a fresh trend or just fanny packs re-branded, with #beltbag collecting more than 265 million views on TikTok, it's fair to say these accessories are back in style again.

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For a while, lululemon's bestselling Everywhere Belt Bag seemed nearly impossible to get your hands on. After becoming a viral commodity — namely one of TikTok's obsessions — the cult-favorite belt bag took a long hiatus, but is now restocked and ready to be taken with you, well, everywhere.

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The most obvious way to wear a belt bag is to fasten it around your waist. Style your bag with the pocket facing casually off-center in the front to keep your look active while the items you need remain within reach.

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PROS: The belt bag design is compact and lightweight, and it has various pockets throughout as well as a hidden back pocket for storage, creating optimal space (holds up to 1L). The fabric is water-repellent, making it quick to dry. The bag is high in quality and low in price, and it can be worn multiple ways.

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lululemon is beloved for many reasons, but over the past few years has found even more fans thanks to its TikTok-viral Everywhere Belt Bag. With adjustable straps and pockets galore, the brand's bags make fashionable yet functional pieces or upgrades to your longtime favorites.

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Americans tend to call a belt bag a “fanny pack” while the British use the term “bum bag.” In the 1950s, the British trademarked the term “bum-bag” to reference the pouch that skiers would wear on the slopes.

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The fashion world has taken notice and fanny packs are one of the biggest trends for spring 2021 and continue to be one of the biggest trends in 2022.

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The larger Everywhere Belt Bag 2L is also available in five neutral tones. The lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is a comet in the athleisure world: Blink, and you'll miss it. The bag started gaining momentum in early summer, thanks to TikTok, but it's gone out of stock almost as quickly as it's come back in stock.

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Using waist bags is highly convenient since you don't have to carry them around your shoulders, like handbags and shoulder bags. Holding other stuff, such as food, drinks, umbrellas, and shopping bags, is easier since both hands are free.

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