Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a Clare V bag that is beautiful and great quality, but this is the bag I actually use every day: https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-saddlebag-MD185.html?color=BR6755#q=Transport%2Bsaddlebag&lang=default&context=women&start=6

Great size and structure, love the magnetic closure pocket, which is perfect for easy phone access.

NP. I also have pricier bags, but seem to reach for my Madewell crossbody most days too. Here's the one I have.

https://www.madewell.com/the-sydney-zip-top-crossbody-bag-NB208.html?dwvar_NB208_color=PK6471&cgid=accessories-bags-crossbody#start=30

I bought this based on recommendations here, and wanted to thank everybody for the recommendation. I LOVE it!

I love the one I got from Furla.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I bought a Madewell crossbody bag and love it! It’s the perfect size.

https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-shoulder-crossbody-bag-NC275.html?dwvar_NC275_color=BR6755&dwvar_NC275_size=ONE%20S&cgid=accessories-bags#start=32

I have this one too and love it. It really is the perfect size! It's big enough to hold my phone, water bottle, wallet, hand sanitizer/lotion, chapstick, keys.

OP here - LOVE this. What I'm noticing is that I can get a great quality leather bag and don't need to spend hundreds of dollars - if I stick with Portland Leather and Madewell.

Anonymous wrote:I bought a Madewell crossbody bag and love it! It’s the perfect size.

https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-shoulder-crossbody-bag-NC275.html?dwvar_NC275_color=BR6755&dwvar_NC275_size=ONE%20S&cgid=accessories-bags#start=32

I have this one too and love it. It really is the perfect size! It's big enough to hold my phone, water bottle, wallet, hand sanitizer/lotion, chapstick, keys.

Anonymous wrote:I have a Clare V bag that is beautiful and great quality, but this is the bag I actually use every day: https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-saddlebag-MD185.html?color=BR6755#q=Transport%2Bsaddlebag&lang=default&context=women&start=6

Great size and structure, love the magnetic closure pocket, which is perfect for easy phone access.

NP. I also have pricier bags, but seem to reach for my Madewell crossbody most days too. Here's the one I have.

https://www.madewell.com/the-sydney-zip-top-crossbody-bag-NB208.html?dwvar_NB208_color=PK6471&cgid=accessories-bags-crossbody#start=30

I have a Clare V bag that is beautiful and great quality, but this is the bag I actually use every day: https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-saddlebag-MD185.html?color=BR6755#q=Transport%2Bsaddlebag&lang=default&context=women&start=6

Great size and structure, love the magnetic closure pocket, which is perfect for easy phone access.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is actually a bit under your budget, but I love my Lo & Sons Waverly - it can be worn as a "long" or "short" crossbody, as well as a wristlet or fanny pack:
https://www.loandsons.com/products/waverley-2-saffiano-leather-black-gold-grey

I also like their Pearl bag, although I don't own it (slightly bigger than the Waverly):
https://www.loandsons.com/products/pearl-nappa-leather-black-gold-lavender

If you go for Lo and Sons, look on poshmark. I sold a perfect condition one for about 100 recently when I realized I'd always grab another one on from my closet.

Np thanks for tip. Why weren’t you using the bag, and which style did you have? I hadnt heard of this brand until this thread, but the bags look great - nice leather, sleek and utilitarian design, well priced. I also love that the pictures/video on the site show you what fits in the bag style.

I have fallen down a rabbit hole of wearing my seasonal clothes (Having my "colors done") and I gradually transitioned most black out of my closet. It was a black saffiano and it was perfect for what it was, but I would never wind up using it again. I kept a brown one (Pearl) and it really is great for every day.

OP here - I am loving the Lo&Sons bags posted, as well as the Longchamp! Thank you!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is actually a bit under your budget, but I love my Lo & Sons Waverly - it can be worn as a "long" or "short" crossbody, as well as a wristlet or fanny pack:
https://www.loandsons.com/products/waverley-2-saffiano-leather-black-gold-grey

I also like their Pearl bag, although I don't own it (slightly bigger than the Waverly):
https://www.loandsons.com/products/pearl-nappa-leather-black-gold-lavender

If you go for Lo and Sons, look on poshmark. I sold a perfect condition one for about 100 recently when I realized I'd always grab another one on from my closet.

Np thanks for tip. Why weren’t you using the bag, and which style did you have? I hadnt heard of this brand until this thread, but the bags look great - nice leather, sleek and utilitarian design, well priced. I also love that the pictures/video on the site show you what fits in the bag style.

Anonymous wrote:This is actually a bit under your budget, but I love my Lo & Sons Waverly - it can be worn as a "long" or "short" crossbody, as well as a wristlet or fanny pack:
https://www.loandsons.com/products/waverley-2-saffiano-leather-black-gold-grey

I also like their Pearl bag, although I don't own it (slightly bigger than the Waverly):
https://www.loandsons.com/products/pearl-nappa-leather-black-gold-lavender

If you go for Lo and Sons, look on poshmark. I sold a perfect condition one for about 100 recently when I realized I'd always grab another one on from my closet.

This is actually a bit under your budget, but I love my Lo & Sons Waverly - it can be worn as a "long" or "short" crossbody, as well as a wristlet or fanny pack:
https://www.loandsons.com/products/waverley-2-saffiano-leather-black-gold-grey

I also like their Pearl bag, although I don't own it (slightly bigger than the Waverly):
https://www.loandsons.com/products/pearl-nappa-leather-black-gold-lavender

I bought a Madewell crossbody bag and love it! It’s the perfect size.

https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-shoulder-crossbody-bag-NC275.html?dwvar_NC275_color=BR6755&dwvar_NC275_size=ONE%20S&cgid=accessories-bags#start=32

I love my Portland Leather bags. I have a few, the quality is great.

I have this and love it

https://www.longchamp.com/us/en/products/zipped-crossbody-bag-s-10138021Y90.html

Help me choose, please.

I want/need a great quality, mid-size, crossbody bag. Leather. Budget anywhere up to $400. I've looked at Cuyana, Portland Leather, Parker Clay, and Clare V.

I'm leaning towards either Cuyana or Clare V., but am seeing what looks like really nice options from Portland Leather for way less $$$...which makes me question the quality.

Anything missing from my list of options that I should be considering? Or any reason I should take any of these brands off my list?