If you’re looking for the best bag to travel with, Luella Grey’s crossbody is perfect – it’s spacious enough for all your essentials and has handy hidden compartments for valuables
When it comes to travelling, the right handbag is one of the most important things you can take with you. The best ones are practical, not too big, and easy to style with anything you might have packed in your suitcase, helping you save space whilst still working just as you need it to.
For me, that bag is Luella Grey’s Lauren Sling Bag. The £79 crossbody bag is the perfect combination of fashionable and functional, giving me plenty of space to keep all my travel essentials whilst still looking chic enough to be worn everywhere from dinner reservations to hiking.
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Made from faux leather it’s easy to keep clean and is soft and lightweight enough that it won’t weigh you down if you wear it all day. The adjustable canvas strap is just the right width to prevent digging in, and you can unclip it to either swap for a different design or just to carry the Lauren Sling Bag as a clutch if you’d rather.
Attached to the strap is a small matching pouch that’s just the right size for keeping change, ear pods, keys or a credit card in, and can also be unclipped and used on its own for a pocket-sized pouch. The Lauren Sling Bag’s curved shape also means it sits close to your body, helping keep it more secure whilst out and about and giving it a luxe, elegant look.
Measuring 15cm high, 30cm wide and 10cm deep, its modest size means it doesn’t take up too much space in your case or add too much bulkiness to your outfit. However, it’s deceptively roomy inside, giving you plenty of space for your essentials.
I can easily fit a passport, wallet, keys, makeup and even a folded up lightweight shirt inside, making it ideal for when you head out for the day on your travels. The inside zip pocket is also handy for keeping your valuables safe and secure so you can quickly access them whenever you need.
Whilst I opted for the black version, which pairs with just about any outfit, you can also pick it up in a pale blush pink or a light sage green shade if you want to add a pop of colour to your outfit. You can snap up Luella Grey’s Lauren Sling Bag for £79 now.
Alternatively, if you want something that’s more like a handbag then Dune’s Direct Asymmetric Chain Detail Shoulder Bag is £89 and comes in a choice of colours including black, khaki, burgundy and orange. It has a chain and faux leather shoulder strap, as well as a long cross body strap that lets you adjust how you wear it.
For something even more practical, Antler’s brand new Essential Crossbody Bag in Stone, £40, is foldable and adaptable. You can switch it from a longer silhouette or a shorter folded one depending on how much you want to fit inside, and it has an adjustable cord strap to adapt the length.