Most of us can agree that being hands-free is the best feeling—there are just some days when carrying a bag around sounds awful. Thankfully, we've got belt bags as the solution for those moments. They fit all the necessities—wallet, phone, hand sanitizer, and lipstick (ofc!)! Truly, a belt bag is perfect for those days when you want to jet around the city with your iced coffee (this belt bag is perf for that), meeting your friends for brunch, or you're simply running errands. (And a designer one is ideal for those situations where you gotta show off a lil bit.)
I'm low key obsessed with this type of bag, in case you didn't already catch on to that. So, I figured now was a good time to share some outfits that would look so good with 'em. There are actually so many cute options! Wide-leg pant combos, cargo pants styles, shorts and boots, blazer sets, dresses, and so much more! Scroll through to find some inspiration.
Wide-Leg Pants and Strappy Sandals
Hey cool girl, you need to try trendy wide-leg pants and strappy sandals with that bag, stat.
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Philomena Metallic Quilted Heart Bag
Free People We The Free Electric Feels Dropped Wide-Leg Jeans
Shorts and Lace-Up Boots
For a fall day with a chic belt bag, go for a plaid shirt, short shorts, and some lace-up boots for a bit of an edge.
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Elisa Johnson Lyric Leigh Sunglasses Brown Tortoise
LA Apparel Belted Envelope Wallet
Long Sleeve Dress
For an easy and sophisticated look, opt for a long-sleeve dress and replace a regular belt with a belt-bag. Double duty!
YAMEIZE PU Leather Chain Belt Bag
Cargo Pants and Trench Coat
You should totally go for a classic cargo pant with a trench coat. Pair with a fanny pack in any pop of color (especially red, because why not?)!
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M&S Cotton Rich Belted Longline Trench Coat
Aviator Jacket and Hoodie
How about an aviator jacket, hoodie, and beanie with a utilitarian belt-bag?
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VeeCollective quilted belt bag
&Other StoriesBoxy Zip-Up Jacket
All Neutrals
Try a chic, clean outfit with a neutral slip dress, sweater, boots, and monochromatic belt-bag?
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Abercrombie Textural Notch-Neck Sweater
Aritzia New Only Slip Satin Maxi Dress
Peju Obasa Sunmo Mini
Little Black Suit
Boss up with the ever-classic black suit. The belt-bag serves great juxtaposition!
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Cuyana Double Moon Belt Bag
Favorite Daughter The Favorite Pant
High Collar Shirt
Try a high-collar shirt and pair it with velvet pants for an evening out. Adding an eye-catching belt-bag would be sooo good.
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Vachetta Leather Belt Bag
Sezane Lou Shirt
Marc Fisher Yanara Heeled Bootie
Crochet Dress
For an easy, beachy weekend look, try a crochet dress with one!
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Rebecca Minkoff Bree Belt Bag With Webbing Strap
Monday Swimwear Cozumel Dress
Tony Bianco Ives Black Como Sandals
Vest and Blazer Combo
The chicest combo is arguably a vest and blazer. Add the bag and the look is fire!
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Re Ona Joey Oversized Blazer
Melinda Marie Carrie Chain Necklace
Polene Numéro Sept Belt
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
