Depending on the setting, you might hear these convertible bags referred to as sling bags, waist bags, belt bags, or even bum bags (a term most commonly used across the pond).
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How should you wear a fanny pack or belt bag? Rather than wearing them around your waist, many folks are starting to style them across their chest (like a crossbody purse) for a more trend-driven look.
Fanny packs might be worn across the chest for security reasons. If they are around your waist, someone could grab it from behind and run. Across your chest is harder to grab and go. Plus , I don't always like something around my waist and it is easier to wear sometimes across the chest.
A sling bag tends to sit more on your back, however, a crossbody bag is typically worn across your body, with the body of the bag on the end of the strap sitting near your hip, like the ALBENA.
“In 2023, the rules aren't as cut and dry as they were in 2013,” says author and fashion stylist Heather Newberger, explaining that a crossbody bag can refer to a sling, an oversized tote bag, or a small clutch — the options are truly endless. (No wonder they've taken over streetwear and become top travel companions.)
Some people still call them fanny packs. The accessory, which refers to a bag you can wear around your waist, is now also called a belt bag, waist bag, bum bag and hip bag.
What is the difference between a fanny pack and a bum bag? The truth is there really is no difference (it's the same bag). But the material it's made of (leather or canvas) or the number of pockets it contains can differ some. The intended use is the same - carry what you need and keep your hands free.
While they are designed to be worn around your waist, most can also be slung across your body or carried over your shoulder. Some can even be worn under your clothes for added theft protection. Emma Wooley, a Brooklyn-based stylist, suggests playing around to figure out what feels best for you.
Positioning your crossbody bag correctly is important for both comfort and style. The bag should be worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip in a comfortable but straight line.