I have been carrying around the Hobbes Helmsley Satchel for the last few weeks. I bought it used on therealreal. It is on the smaller side but big enough the carry the essentials if you do not carry a continental sized wallet.

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Anonymous wrote:These aren't fancy but are a good size and shape.

https://pompomlondon.com/en-us

These are all over my IG feed. Are they nice in real life?

OP, not PP, but I might try one. When something is all over Instagram like this, I feel dubious about the quality. But I’ll report back if I get one. They do seem to be perfect as far as what I want.

I bought one of these bags a few months ago, and it’s great so far. I was also skeptical of falling for an ad that popped up but the reviews on these bags were great so I decided to buy one. Lots of room, seems well made.

These are cute but look super small.

I love this Stella McCartney one on Gilt
https://www.gilt.com/boutique/product/232911/227950482

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These aren't fancy but are a good size and shape.

https://pompomlondon.com/en-us

These are all over my IG feed. Are they nice in real life?

OP, not PP, but I might try one. When something is all over Instagram like this, I feel dubious about the quality. But I’ll report back if I get one. They do seem to be perfect as far as what I want.

I bought one of these bags a few months ago, and it’s great so far. I was also skeptical of falling for an ad that popped up but the reviews on these bags were great so I decided to buy one. Lots of room, seems well made.

Anonymous wrote:Madewell makes a crossbody bag in a variety of sizes, including a camera-style bag, in colors like cognac.

Agreed. Love their bags. Check out:

https://www.madewell.com/the-transport-camera-bag-AA113.html#start=53
https://www.madewell.com/the-essential-convertible-top-handle-crossbody-mini-bag-NO845.html?dwvar_NO845_color=BR6399&cgid=accessories-bags#start=1
https://www.madewell.com/the-essential-mini-bucket-tote-in-leather-NN397.html?dwvar_NN397_color=BR6399&cgid=accessories-bags#start=17
https://www.madewell.com/the-leather-carabiner-medium-crossbody-bag-NM966.html?dwvar_NM966_color=BR6597&cgid=accessories-bags#start=26

This seems like something you’d like? A bit over budget
https://us.strathberry.com/collections/crossbody-bags/products/mosaic-bag-tan-with-vanilla-stitch

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Anonymous wrote:These aren't fancy but are a good size and shape.

https://pompomlondon.com/en-us

These are all over my IG feed. Are they nice in real life?

OP, not PP, but I might try one. When something is all over Instagram like this, I feel dubious about the quality. But I’ll report back if I get one. They do seem to be perfect as far as what I want.

Anonymous wrote:These aren't fancy but are a good size and shape.

https://pompomlondon.com/en-us

These are all over my IG feed. Are they nice in real life?

Are you looking for organization? Do you need it to be lightweight? Leather? I've been downsizing my bags as I get older and carrying much lighter. Here are current favorites:

https://www.loandsons.com/products/pearl-nappa-leather-sienna-gold-camel?gclsrc=aw.ds&&tw_source=google&tw_adid=654823420303&tw_campaign=13721801249&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq-rphdK8hAMVt01HAR0fqAucEAQYAyABEgKxL_D_BwE

https://www.mzwallace.com/products/camel-madison-crossbody

These aren't fancy but are a good size and shape.

https://pompomlondon.com/en-us

Anonymous wrote:I was going to suggest the Furla Metropolis, but I don't see it in your color preference. Maybe on a resale site? In black: https://www.furla.com/us/en/eshop/furla-metropolis-WB00244ARE0001007O6000.html

They have this one that is a bit bigger and might work: https://www.furla.com/us/en/eshop/furla-club-2-WB00525BX005310070378S.html

Thanks! I like the first one, but I hate chain straps (they fall off of my shoulders for some reason). I like the second one -- it is a big bigger than what I was thinking, but it might actually be better. Appreciate it!

Madewell makes a crossbody bag in a variety of sizes, including a camera-style bag, in colors like cognac.

I was going to suggest the Furla Metropolis, but I don't see it in your color preference. Maybe on a resale site? In black: https://www.furla.com/us/en/eshop/furla-metropolis-WB00244ARE0001007O6000.html

They have this one that is a bit bigger and might work: https://www.furla.com/us/en/eshop/furla-club-2-WB00525BX005310070378S.html

I really need a new crossbody bag. I love the "camera bag" look best, but I'm open to anything that isn't too big and isn't too small. I'm looking for brown/tan/cognac/beige/camel color.

Would prefer to stay under $500 but could go up to $700 or so. Happy to stay way under $500 too, and don't care about logos.

TIA. Y'all always have such great bag recommendations.