Bags..large / small?

Smallish navy leather backpack. I prefer crossbody but have had a few embarrassing moments when the buttons blouses/shirts popped open when they’ve caught on the strap.
Got shoulder issues so keep bag small. I keep a nylon lightweight carrier in my bag for emergencies.

I found during the summer that I often didn’t need to take my bag, just my phone with a cash card and a tenner tucked in it. I was worried about carrying it everywhere and have at last found a purse with space for cards, a bit of cash, my phone and door and car keys - and a long cross body strap.

Of course, if they could make women’s clothes with proper pockets it would be really lovely!

I have a medium sized cross body bag, and also a little backpack when I'm out during the day.
I have a dressier black bag, and a small clutch type black evening bag when going out.

I keep my phone and wallet in my pockets while shopping then drop them back into my bag when I get back into the car-

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Cross body bag, as small as possible just for essentials.
My bad back just won't accept anything else.
I like Kipling bags because they are lightweight.

Cross body small to medium sized bag. Must have the insides of a Tardis though as I carry everything bar the kitchen sink according to my OH.

I’ve been converted to crossbody bags this year, I recently bought two lovely leather ones which are light but big enough for everything I need to carry. They feel nice and secure too. They shouldn’t dig into your neck but rest on your shoulder. I have a nice nylon tote I take shopping too.

I have a small cross body bag which just holds purse and keys otherwise i use a larger tote style bag but this gets heavy if i put shopping in it. Mostly i use pockets.

Tricia Cusden of Look Fabulous Forever, wrote on one of her blogs that handbags, totes , are ageing and thinks cross body bags are more "youthful" as well as being better for preventing bad backs and shoulders,
I like cross body bags but they don't hold much , OK for a night out but for everyday shopping, taking Grandchildren our with all the stuff they need just doesn't work,

Mostly small bags for me. Not often leather now as I find them heavy even when empty. I have gathered a range over the years, plain and patterned, subdued and bright. They are swapped about, often daily. My preference is cross body types, making sure weight is limited so they feel comfortable. Larger bags come out when needed for a specific purpose. Why not try a cross body dee and see how you get on with it.

RosieLeah I usually take the Kipling monkey off as well, but did you know that the monkey's name is actually the name of the person that made it?

I have a medium sized Cath Kidston tote which I use on the two days I still work. It has an interior “slot in” cloth section so I can find things easily.

Other days I have two cross over body bags one slightly bigger than the other which I find great because I have my hands free especially when shopping and feel it’s harder for anyone to steal from.

I do have a large , also Cath Kidston bag which I use for the journey going on holiday as it can be carried shoulder or cross body and holds quite a lot

I prefer a very small bag. I have a few Tula ones. Just enough room for credit cards etc., a bit of cash, tissues and a phone. They can be attached to a belt or over-body.

My mum always complained that she ended up carrying things for others so she only has a small one now.

I do have a very light foldable bag in its own bag that I clip to my little one if I think I may buy something.

I always have large bags, god knows why, because I can never find anything in them, and they hurt my shoulder, if we’re out for any length of time, I always get my husband to carry it!
Anyway I had a painful arm a couple of weeks ago, and bought a temporary tiny little bag, just holds purse, phone, and glasses, and I love it, not going back

Kipling bags are a good choice. They are lightweight and most have lots of pockets. There is a rather silly little gorilla attached to each one but they are easily removed. However, they can be a talking point. I have had complete strangers come up and ask 'what is the name of your monkey?'

I usually use large bags to go to work because I have a lot of gadgets and I have to use more of these bags. But going to a party, friendly appointment, theater or movie theater, and going to the beach, I do not need large bags and I use more than a small carrying case or leather backpack like this Zip-detail texture backpack from Mango.

I use a small backpack and keep my purse in my inside pocket on ordinary days.

If we are going out I use a large handbag, as I can't walk far in high heels and I'm too vain to give them up entirely.

Anyone know how to get rid of bags under the eyes? Mine are larger than I like.

Kittylester, yes I find some cross body bags hurt my neck in the summer, ok in the winter as wearing more layers.

I have all styles, sizes, colours of bags as you can always find a bag that "fits you"!!!!

Bags and boots are my downfall, have far too many, but always on the look out for something different (Mr.Gravy has given up asking why "I need" anymore, he is very understanding!!)

Does no one else find that heavy cross body bags cut into their neck?

Masses of small cross body bags on Amazon from small enough for just a phone to one to carry a laptop and notes and phone etc etc

Cross body, of course not cross over! ?

I have never liked a large bag, I find that if I have the room, I will fill it with "things" that I could do without, so most of mine are small cross over bags or small shoulder strap bags.

At least Kipling bags of whatever size are weightless before all the crap goes in. So many bags weigh a ton even when empty.