A Guide to Wear Stylish Crossbody Bags for Men

Trends come and go in the fashion industry, and people who follow trends are constantly changing their styles of carrying things. When it comes to leather bags, there are a wide variety of options for both men and women to choose according to their style. Men usually prefer wearing a basic black leather men bag for their regular use, but some men embrace changes and don’t get scared of experiments. 

Cross body bags have become trendy in the last few years. Not so long ago, this style of carrying a man’s bag was considered to be weird, and if someone did it, they were judged. However, street fashion has made this style popular among men as well as women. It is convenient and easy to carry; hence, everyone enjoys wearing a cross body messenger bag in their daily lives.

What is a Cross Body Bag?

People often think crossbody bags are something entirely different from regular bags because of their names. However, crossbody bags are simply messenger bags worn across your body, with the strap on one side and the bag hanging on the other. This style of wearing a messenger bag is convenient because you can easily carry heavy items inside your crossbody messenger bag, and your whole body will bear the burden, not just one shoulder. It also has a casual vibe which makes it perfect for a casual event, but it can also be worn at office meetings and official dinners because, at the end of the day, it is still a sophisticated-looking messenger bag.

Where Should a Crossbody Bag Sit?

Every messenger bag cannot be worn as a crossbody bag because there is a certain way the crossbody bag needs to sit on your body. The strap should be strong enough to carry the weight across your body, and the bag should be right above your hip so you can quickly move with the crossbody messenger bag hanging across your body. 

You should also consider how close you want your crossbody bag to be; for instance, if you are a minimalist and keep less stuff in your bag, you need to carry it close to your chest so you can access it easily. You can adjust the strap of your messenger bag to make the strap’s exact length according to your use.

Who Can Wear a Crossbody Bag?

Anyone from a college boy to a professional can wear a crossbody bag to carry their essentials. It depends on the type of bag one carries across their body, and you style it. If one is carrying a professional messenger bag as a crossbody bag, one can easily carry it to work and professional settings. College students can also carry this bag in a casual way to achieve a chic and effortless look.

Outfits with Cross Body Bags

There are a number of ways you can carry your crossbody messenger bag with different outfits without killing the vibe.

With Jeans

Wearing crossbody bags with jeans has to be one of the most popular and effortless looks one wishes to achieve. You can pair your jeans with any summer t-shirt or polo and hang your crossbody bag across your body. For winter, wearing your jeans with a sweatshirt, sweater, or hoodie is also a good outfit for crossbody bags.

With Suit

Messenger bags can be worn at any casual and formal event. You can also wear your crossbody bag with your suit without a tie if you wish to achieve a more casual look with it. It will look perfect for a casual day at work, and if you wish to make it more professional, you can always wear your messenger bag on one shoulder for that.

With Shorts

If you are going for a gym session or a summer holiday, you might want to wear shorts and pair them with basic T-shirts. You can easily carry a crossbody messenger bag with this outfit as well, and it will give you the effortless look you desire.

With Button-Down Shirts

There are days at work when you don’t have to wear suits, and you might want to wear smart button-down shirts with formal pants. Cross body bags can enhance your simple outfit and make them look more stylish. You can pair your simple button-down shirts with any type of pants you want, and you will be the most stylish person in the office that day.

Looking for a Cross Body Messenger Bag?

Obi Pelle UK has an amazing collection of black leather laptop bag and other leather bags for both men and women. Our messenger bags can be easily carried as crossbody bags, and you can achieve the look of a fashionista.

Check out our collection of leather bags now and place your order.