Women’s waist pack (also called fanny pack, or moon fanny pack) returned to the fashion world a few seasons ago – and in a big way! They instantly conquered catwalks and hearts of women all over the world, gaining the status of an irreplaceable accessory. If you haven’t added a hip bag to your collection of accessories yet, you should definitely make up for it! Discover the reasons why you must have one and let yourself be convinced what a fantastic purchase it will be.
Pros of a bum bag
Why is it worth having a waist pack? Because it is universal, functional and comfortable. It gives easy access to your belongings with such interior features as key loop, headphone hole, and multiple pockets. It works well with many different outfits and gives to each of them casual, loose, and, above all, fashionable character. You can wear it in several different ways: on your hips, on your waist, slung over your shoulder or slanted over your bust.
Roomy bag
The waist bag has a lot of space for all your items. You can put a lip balm in there, car keys, a water bottle, or even a diaper bag if you’re a young mom. The bags are often equipped with zippered pockets and an adjustable strap. There is usually the main compartment and interior pockets with exterior zip pockets now and then. In one waist pack you may find a key clip, in another one – a waterproof pocket. In some shops you can find even a whole waterproof fanny pack
Kidney bag – how to wear it with class?
When I was still in primary school and went on school trips, I always had a waist pack with me. Why? Because it was comfortable, didn’t restrict your movements, and most of all, it was safe – you carry it in front, so your belongings are always in sight. In the 90s it was worn by almost everyone. Until recently, it was associated with sporty style or even worse, with tourists who wore it with sandals and white socks!
It came back in a big style and in a “new” version, which makes me very happy. Celebrities, personal stylists and fashion bloggers have loved it for several seasons. If you would also like to have one, but you don’t know how to wear it and which one to choose, today I will give you a hint!
The hip bag: the queen of versatility
The biggest fashion fad is always those pieces that can be paired with many different outfits – even with completely different styles. The best example are white sneakers. They go with absolutely everything and there is no outfit with which they would clash. That’s partly why we love them so much – because when putting together an outfit, we don’t have to think about whether they look good with it, and we don’t waste time on changing clothes and comparing different options.
Supple leather belt bag
It is the same with the leather belt bag. It’s an accessory that stands out for its surprising versatility. As well as with jeans and sports shoes, it goes well with a fitted knit dress or a fashionable women’s suit. The belt bag will come in handy for many different occasions: a shopping marathon, going to the cinema, an evening meeting with friends, a concert of your favorite artist or a bike trip.
Rich leather – many options
At the moment, leather goods are going in the direction of vegan leather but calf leather is still popular. Black leather is probably the most common fabric in this category. The leather belt bag goes well with gold hardware and, if taken good care of, falls in the category of waterproof materials.
A recipe for nonchalance
Of course, this does not mean that a kidney is suitable for absolutely every occasion. It is not – for example, it is hard to imagine taking it to a wedding or a cocktail party instead of a clutch bag. We can’t expect that from it, because its character is too clearly defined. The belt bag is an accessory derived from the streetwear style – casual, loose, breaking out of the patterns. And this is exactly what women’s kidneys are.
Fanny pack changes your look
Yes, the waist pack fits elegant stylizations. It clearly breaks their formal, stiff character, giving them a casual vibe. You will appreciate it when after work you don’t have time to change your clothes – you change your ‘office’ bag for a kidney bag and you can go to a meeting with friends. You still have your business outfit on – for example, chinos and a shirt – but the outfit is no longer formal, fitting into a more casual time of the day.
If casualness is what you value most in fashion, and the term ‘streetwear nonchalance’ characterizes the contents of your closet well, you will quickly fall in love with the kidney bag.
Always have everything at hand in a hip bag!
Best fanny packs will come in handy whenever you need to take a few things with you – for example, just your phone, wallet and home keys (don’t worry, there’s plenty of room for your lip balm too). Thanks to the fact that it is worn on your belt, you have unlimited and comfortable access to its contents in every situation. You will appreciate this especially in crowded places, for example, at a concert, in a club or while visiting a busy city center of some European city.
Due to the small size of the kidney, you can pack only a few small items into it – this is a plus. No more nervously rummaging through your bag, which can hold absolutely everything, in search of your ringing phone!
Best fanny packs
Bright blue or black? Fun patterns or plain? Front pocket or only a zipper closure at the top? Or maybe a nylon pack or clear fanny pack? The options are endless but make sure you like the style of your fanny packs since the one you love best is the best fanny pack no matter whether designer or not. Nevertheless, take a look at the bags we liked most.
Check out these fanny pack ideas!
For storing your belongings we recommend for example Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack, Aer Day Sling Bag, Baboon To The Moon brand or Patagonia mini hip pack. The first one, Lulelemon waist bag, is a sleek pack and has a minimalist look, coming with no exterior pockets. The Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack comes with adjustable belt strap and front zippered pocket. It may be hard to find a fanny pack with an interior zip pocket, but the Aer Day Sling Bag comes with a hidden pocket at the back, at least with two zippered pockets. It goes with everything black so may be a perfect choice for a minimalist. It has enough room for lip gloss, passport and your phone.
Fanny pack – comfortable and… safe
The kidney bag is extremely comfortable to wear – especially since it can be carried in several different ways. Not only on your hips or waist, but also slung diagonally across your back or breasts or on your shoulder like a classic handbag. The belt bag is as comfortable as a backpack, because it leaves both hands free, but at the same time it is safer – having it close to your body, you don’t have to worry that someone will grab its contents. The adjustable strap allows you to keep it tight in less safe areas of the city.
Belt bag – handbag or… belt?
Women’s belt bag is actually 2 in 1 – a bag and a belt. You can wear it on your hips or at the waist, treating it like an original belt. It looks fantastic when matched with oversize clothes: dresses, shirts, tunics or sweaters. Gathering them around the waist will give them a completely new form – and will perfectly emphasize your silhouette! This way of wearing a belt bag is also a clever trick to hide some figure flaws. It optically reduces the hips, balancing the proportions of your body.
Clutch on an adjustable waist strap
You may also find a great range of belt bags with their style similar to a typical clutch or handbag. The adjustable belt stays but there are more feminine accessories. This type will no longer be an unisex bag in contrast to all the other sports or regular types.
This kind of crossbody bag will share numerous characteristics with the bags from your closet. It gives you an extremely feminine look but with the adjustable crossbody strap it’s still comfy to wear. It’s just the right size to hold the most important things and the zippered pocket will keep them safe. If you tend to walk further on your dates consider a bigger bag that will hold a water bottle on summer days. Try pairing such a belt bag with a monochrome outfit or use up to three different colors in all the items for a harmonious look.
Different materials
While searching for the best fanny packs for a summer trip consider different materials. Leather goods or denim? There are also recycled materials allowing us to do something good for the planet. Fanny packs come in waterproof materials if you’re planning hiking, thus keeping all your essentials safe and sound. It is worth keeping in mind the strap itself – it should be durable and the strap length should be adjustable. Such a transit bag could also be easy to clean. If you don’t want to wash your bum bag in your hands, choose a sturdy one. Look at the main compartment of the bum bag, it may sometimes be different than the pocket fabric.
Fanny packs – a statement
As you can see these kinds of bags are extremely useful while still being chic and comfy. Fanny packs come in leather, recycled fabrics and artificial materials. They give easy access to all your essentials leaving your hands free at the same time. One zippered pocket or even more make the fanny packs a great choice for every woman. Best fanny packs can be found online, in your local shopping mall or in a second hand shop. If you don’t own one already, search for your hip pack ASAP since this is a go to bag for many occasions making your life easier and the strap length which can be adjusted makes it possible to style in different ways. Date, shopping excursion, or hiking? The hip pack is the answer. Choose the one with a big main compartment if you need more space.
Bum bags are the thing now! lovely article you guys thanks for giving us such good insiration.