Anonymous wrote:P.S. I'm Parisian.

I'm from Paris too. Why are we sharing our provenance here? It's not relevant. OP can wear whatever she wants. If you like a sling style, you will rock it because it will make you feel great and confidence is what adds that little extra sheen to a person.

I reckon some folks likeah slang bag, some folks likeah them regular bags.

I reckon it depends on how active you gonna be. Them there slang bags are better ifn you gonna be trying to catch a bus or running from something a chasing you. Mhmmm

I just usem the old fanny pack though. If'n you gonna be in public though, you oughter get a hidden belt under your shirt to hide your euros and rubles. Mhmmm Harder for a pickpocket with them.

OP here. Got the message loud and clear! For the record, I am 5"6", small chested and slim .I prefer the crossbody style, but hoping for a wider (more secure) strap. The quest continues.

Anonymous wrote:No. Please carry a normal handbag.

Thank you.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't wear them as I am large-chested and they look ridiculous. Try some on and decide for yourself if they are comfortable!

NP:

I'm genuinely confused why a sling bag wouldn't look ridiculous but a normal bag with a crossbody strap would? OP, could you please post an example of a sling bag you are considering and an example of a crossbody bag that you find unflattering?

FWIW, I took a black Hammitt crossbody to Paris similar to the ones below to Paris last year and it worked well and looked nice enough for almost everywhere we went.

https://www.hammitt.com/products/evan-crossbody-crossbody-black-brushed-gold-red-zip

NP. This is nice! That's because it is a small cross-body bag, a purse.

The sling bags look ridiculous on nearly everyone, esp. in photos. You will think the same looking back on this ugly trend,

I like MZ Wallace one.

I’m happy with my medium sized sling bag for my camera and feminine essentials. I couldn’t care less if others don’t like it.

Anonymous wrote:I can't wear them as I am large-chested and they look ridiculous. Try some on and decide for yourself if they are comfortable!

NP:

I'm genuinely confused why a sling bag wouldn't look ridiculous but a normal bag with a crossbody strap would? OP, could you please post an example of a sling bag you are considering and an example of a crossbody bag that you find unflattering?

FWIW, I took a black Hammitt crossbody to Paris similar to the ones below to Paris last year and it worked well and looked nice enough for almost everywhere we went.

https://www.hammitt.com/products/evan-crossbody-crossbody-black-brushed-gold-red-zip

The Madewell essential crescent sling bag is really comfortable for me. It’s lightweight.

I like belt bags but they sit funny on me due to my chest.

Anonymous wrote:I can't wear them as I am large-chested and they look ridiculous. Try some on and decide for yourself if they are comfortable!

Not large chested, but overweight. They just don't work.

I'd get a shoulder bag with relatively short straps that you can keep close to body.

I can't wear them as I am large-chested and they look ridiculous. Try some on and decide for yourself if they are comfortable!

P.S. I'm Parisian.

No. Please carry a normal handbag.

Going to Europe next month and want a crossbody style bag and am considering a sling bag. Are they comfortable and do you have a favorite? Call me Goldilocks, belt bags seem to small, and the slings can be quite oversized.