'While it’s big enough to fit all of the things I need for the day, it doesn’t look gigantic so I can also use it at night when I go out to dinner'
These people look miserable. Be better. Photo: Peter Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images Whether you’re heading to Tokyo for two weeks or simply doing a few days in Montreal, a cross-body bag is a very practical thing to pack for a trip. Unlike a slippery tote, a cross body will stay on your arm while you remove your shoes and simultaneously scramble for your boarding pass at security.
$248 at Lo & Sons Buy Everlane Form Bag A slightly larger option — big enough to fit a laptop, even — comes to us from Lyndsey Matthews, Destination News editor at AFAR, who says she’s used Everlane’s Form Bag almost every day since she bought it a few years ago. “When I’m in New York, I use it as a shoulder bag for commuting ,” says Matthews.
$158 at Nisolo Buy Best cross-body leather bucket bags WANT Les Essentiels Mini Munro Leather Bucket Bag Whether you prefer a bucket bag or something more square really comes down to personal preference — but should you want something a little more cylindrical, Vanessa Montenegro, the head of marketing and partnerships at traveling club Prior, suggests this one from WANT Les Essentiels. “I love that this bag is structured and polished but functional, which makes it perfect for travel,” she says.
$398 at Bloomingdale’s Buy Best nylon and fabric cross-body bags LeSportsac Flight Crossbody Nylon, of course, is lighter than leather — and this classic from LeSportsac is a favorite of Lexie Silverman, who works for the group travel agency Travendly. “It definitely has enough room for a wallet, phone, and extra battery pack,” she says — noting that a water bottle or book might be a bit of a squeeze.
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