I Didn't Think Crossbody Cell Phone Purses Could Be Chic Until I Saw These
Confession time: Crossbody cell phone purses used to be one of those bag styles I could not stand. (Sorry, don't hate me.) While, logically, I know that there's no reason to have beef with a bag, it took me years to come around. Part of my change of heart came from realizing just how practical this accessory can be, as it allows you to be hands-free when you're running errands, you're traveling through the airport, or you just can't be bothered to carry a big bag.
The other thing that contributed to my change of heart was the wave of mini bags that trended a few seasons back. These were basically glorified phone cases with maybe a little extra space for lipgloss. Designers made this formerly "dorky" bag way more dapper, thereby allowing picky bag people like me the opportunity to tap into the trend on our terms. No longer is this accessory solely about functionality, but it's about fashion, too. However, if you still believe that these bags can't possibly be chic, be prepared to change your mind.
Ahead, I've rounded up the 24 best crossbody cell phone purses at every price point based on quality, functionality, trends, and brand recognition. Whether you're looking for a designer option that will allow you to show off your personal style or a casual option to carry at an upcoming concert, I've got you covered.
Cell Phone Purses Under $200
She might look small, but she's mighty. Not only is the bag interior spacious enough to fit every size of the iPhone, but it comes with a detachable shoulder strap, and it is available in other colors, too.
No one will know that this crossbody isn't designer.
Don't think a compact bag can be spacious enough to fit your phone, cardholder, keys, and headphones? Think again.
Although I'm partial to the red, this bag does come in three other neutral colorways.
The canvas material of this phone bag is very spring-coded.
Quilted leather can make anything 10 times chicer. Case in point: the cell phone purse above.
Cell Phone Purses Under $500
Please stop scrolling to admire the contrast stitching on this bucket bag.
Leave it to Tory Burch to make the chicest phone crossbody I've ever seen in my life.
Rest assured all of Mulberry's leather good are made to last.
I was sold the second I saw the chain-detail on this phone pouch.
Cell Phone Purses Worth the Splurge
Everything about this bag is sublime—from the crescent shape to the prominent silver hardware to the various chic colorways.
Yes, it comes with a detachable crossbody strap. But the looped handle on this bag also deserves a little love.
Chanel's phone holder is all the proof I'll ever need to be convinced that this type of bag can be chic.
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.
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