The best crossbody bags for every day
Hands-free, well-made and worth the investment.
By Sophie Lang · Updated 7 October 2026
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Best overall: Arket leather crossbody. Look for an adjustable strap and a flap closure.
The right crossbody fits your essentials, sits flat against the body and survives daily use.
Our recommendations
- 01Best overall
Leather crossbody bag
£179 · Arket
Vegetable-tanned leather, adjustable strap, fits a phone, cardholder and keys.
“The everyday bag we'd buy again.”
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Questions, answered
What size crossbody is most practical?+
Around 22–25cm wide fits a phone, cardholder, keys and a lip balm without bulk.
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