Crossbody Phone Bags

What a crossbody phone bag is

A crossbody phone bag is a small bag on a long strap, worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip. The phone goes in with a card, keys and whatever else you would otherwise carry in your pockets, and your hands stay free. Worn at the front, it is harder for anyone else to get into than a back pocket or a bag on your back, which is why many people carry one for city trips, festivals, travel and shopping.

The bags in this range

The bags here today are women's crossbody and shoulder bags in two materials:

• PU leather, a smooth leather-look finish. The smallest bag here is a compact one about 18 by 12 centimetres on an adjustable strap, big enough for a phone, a purse and a little make-up, in several colours.
• Oxford cloth, a tough woven fabric, on a larger bag with a polyester lining, three layers inside to keep things apart, and a zip across the top.

There is also a plain everyday bag with a wide strap that can be worn across the body or on one shoulder, with one large main section for commuting.

How to choose a crossbody phone bag

Size

Measure your phone in its case, height and width, and compare it with the bag's size on the product page. A large phone in a thick case needs more room than the outside of a bag suggests.

Closure

A zip is the safest closure in a crowd. A flap with a magnet or a press stud is quicker to open, which suits taking the phone in and out all day.

The strap

An adjustable strap lets the bag sit at the hip or higher at the waist. A wider strap spreads the weight on the shoulder when the bag is full.

A bag, a lanyard or a case on a strap

A bag carries the phone with other things. If you only want the phone itself on a strap, ready to take a photo, look at crossbody lanyards, which tie to the phone through a lanyard patch, or at cases with the strap built in. The guide to crossbody phone lanyards explains how they fit.

Questions people ask about crossbody phone bags

Will my phone fit?

Check the size on the product page against your phone in its case. The compact bags are made for a phone and a few small things, not a large wallet as well.

Can I wear one as a shoulder bag?

Yes, with the strap shortened, and some are made to be worn either way.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Adjustable crossbody lanyards
• Lanyard and crossbody cases
• Waist and belt pouches
• Pouches and sleeves
• Phone wallets and card holders
• Guide: Crossbody phone lanyards: how to choose and fit one