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Would You Wear a Fanny Pack Belt Bag?

As a sixth grader, I had a major fashion moment: I went on a bike ride around our Michigan suburb wearing a Hypercolor shirt, stonewashed jeans and a fanny pack. I felt so cool that I almost felt embarrassed anticipating how much people would be admiring my ensemble.

Cut to two decades later: People are now riding bikes, wearing fanny packs and actually looking cool. As you may have seen, designers have been releasing highbrow fanny packs this spring and calling them “belt bags.” And they’re weirdly appealing. Wouldn’t it be liberating to go hands free this summer? You could just bring along keys, a $20 bill and a lipstick.

Here are a few pretty ones: leather, black, convertible and striped.

Would you ever wear a fanny pack? Definitely not? Maybe yes?

P.S. 9 spring trends.

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Prudence Yeo

June 2, 2015 6:21 am

I do not have the habit of wearing a belt bag but may do so if I ever go cycling long distance! It’s great that the designs these days are quite chic, so it does motivate me to wear one if needed!

Prudence
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Danielle D.

June 1, 2015 12:13 pm

YES!!! I put that in all caps because I know I could rock it, lol.

They make cute ones these days and it’s easy (esp. when going to flea markets/yard sales/thifting/farmers markets or working out). Usually when I wear a crossbody bag or wirstlet when running errands, but I’d wear it doing those too.

If I live in a city where driving is the main way to get around-there isn’t even a cute walking mall or downtown area. But if I lived in an area where I can walk more, I’d wear it more.

Emily Dara

April 22, 2015 7:47 pm

I’ve always been a fan of the fanny pack- Personally advocate for wearing it “seatbelt” style…

Kate

April 22, 2015 7:45 pm

What’s embarrassing is that most of the kiddies wearing these have never heard of a “fanny pack.” When did we get so old?!

Dearest Darling

April 22, 2015 7:40 pm

How funny! It always comes down to fashion vs function, doesn’t it?

I think I’ll wait on the sidelines until those more fashionable than me make the final call (but I’ll secretly be rooting for them!)

-Lindsay from Dearest Darling

kate

April 22, 2015 7:40 pm

I lived in Chile for a while and fanny packs are very popular. They are called bananos and you can get them everywhere. Definitely a requirement for fitting in as a chilena. I have a very cool brightly embroidered one that I have been tempted to break out again even though I am back in the states! It’s so nice to have everything strapped on safely and not have to worry about where your bag is.

Alex

April 22, 2015 7:40 pm

I have been hoping the fanny pack would come back for years! It is just not fair that men get to walk around hands-free all the time and women are stuck lugging around purses. I am 100% for the “belt bag,” especially if it is brown leather!

Emmeline

April 22, 2015 7:40 pm

Yes yes yes yes yes! We need to rehabilitate this. The Clare V one is the coolest. The Herschel one is too big. American Apparel has neat little ones that are an inexpensive way to test the water.

Jova

April 22, 2015 7:40 pm

That’s why I only carry a little purse that I wear across. Hands free and can only carry essentials :)

jill cavanaugh

April 22, 2015 7:36 pm

not sure i could go back to a ‘belt bag’…I’ll stick to my crossbody bag since i carry way to much stuff anyway. Or if needed i’ll use my backpack instead when i’m super active with my two little ones.

Hanna Gartland

April 22, 2015 7:35 pm

Holy Schneike! I bought a bright yellow fanny pack from American Apparel after my son was born so that I could go on a walk with him in the carrier and (since our carrier doesn’t have a pocket) not have to bring his backpack. I am now cool! I mean, I thought I was cool already but now it’s official!

On that note, I LOVE the description of being so proud you’re embarrassed. I still also feel that sometimes :)

darling sundries

April 22, 2015 7:34 pm

I would definitely wear one, So practical! I even tried getting back into this several years ago but was still suffering from the fanny pack stigma I suppose.

ICantPayMyFines

April 22, 2015 7:33 pm

I absolutely would wear one!! I can think of so many places they would come in handy! On a long walk, the playground (as soon as my toddler is potty trained and can carry her own snacks maybe), a really crowded bar so you don’t have to hold your handbag the whole time and a backpack purse might get dipped into by the person behind you…I love the leather ones.

Amy Lauree

April 22, 2015 7:33 pm

I would totally wear one of those! so much easier at the right times!

Zara

April 22, 2015 7:29 pm

It’s just…not right.

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