Who wants to haul around a giant leather contraption this time of year? Skip the suitcase-inspired carryall in favor of a chic crossbody bag, your answer to practical style. It's lightweight, yet it gets the job done because it offers ample space for your daily essentials. In short, it's functional and fashionable at once. Here, nine phenomenal options that are all-around cool:
Lighten Your Load with Crossbody Bags
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Ginger Island Constantine
As if we needed another reason to absolutely worship Kate Spade. The label's Ginger Island Constantine is a breezy, sling-it-on-and-go type of bag that brightens up any look considerably. Bonus points for the creative use of color: you so rarely see yellow, purple and teal look so harmonious.
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Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C.
In the history of handbags, it's possible that no one has ever gone wrong with the Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. This compact version of the famed Morning After Clutch holds it all and is available in plentiful hues and cheeky prints.
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'Mini' Faux Leather Crossbody Bag
When you need to go really, really light, this Steve Madden Mini Faux Leather Crossbody Bag should serve you well. It shows off a cool colorblocked palette that punctuates your easy summer ensembles with juicy bursts of orange and pink.
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Isabella Honeycomb Medium Saddle
Go for graphic-inspired cool with the Jonathan Adler Isabella Honeycomb Saddle Crossbody. The print is decidedly retro, making it all the more flattering a companion for your fifties-influenced fit-and-flare dresses and glam sandals.
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Legacy Zebra Print Swingpack
A touch of ferocity courtesy of the Coach Legacy Zebra Print Swingpack adds a little edge to any look. Made of practical canvas, it's a deeper crossbody style with a long, lean strap.
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Wisecarver
Count on the Aldo Wisecarver to take you just about everywhere all season long. Bearing a slightly weathered appearance, the bag is all about functionality - you'll find pockets galore and plenty of room inside.
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Classic Crossbody
Everyone needs a basic black bag. This RACHEL Rachel Roy New classic Crossbody epitomizes timeless style with its sleek silhouette, lithe strap and no-frills design.
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Cut It Out Crossbody
Who says you have to forgo fun just to be practical? Not so according to Betsey Johnson, who practically wrote the fun bible. Her Cut It Out Crossbody is crisp and cute at once, with a playful striped backdrop balanced by a bright cherry.
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Provence Zip-Front Crossbody Bag
Ah, color. When else but summer can you unapologetically pair a bright fuchsia bag with a super bold outfit? With its deeply saturated hue and minimal gold detailing, this Pour la Victoire Provence Zip-Front Crossbody really hits the spot.
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