shoulder bag

Cross-body carrier option

A shoulder bag is a bag with a strap designed to hang from the shoulder, leaving the hands free.

The category includes purses, messenger bags, and tote bags.

Distinguished from a crossbody bag, which has a longer strap worn diagonally across the torso: She switched from a shoulder bag to a crossbody for the concert.

types

tote

Large open bag

hobo · bucket bag · doctor bag · clutch · handbag · purse · pouch · wristlet · baguette · saddle bag

features

strap

Narrow flexible binding material

  • buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
  • zipperToothed closure device
  • pocketsFabric compartments in clothing

compartments · lining · clasp · hardware · adjustable strap · flap · closure · organizer · padded · magnetic snap

function

storage

Space for keeping goods

travel · shopping · work · school · everyday · hands-free · essentials · portable · lightweight · spacious

style

casual

Relaxed and informal

vintage · designer · statement · classic · trendy · sporty · elegant · streetwear · artisan · embroidered

materials

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • canvasHeavy woven cloth
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • suedeBuffed leather underside

vegan leather · woven · fabric · denim · straw · raffia · patent · cotton · polyester · microfiber

Categories
Opposites
carrying method

shoulder bagbackpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

rucksack · clutch · clutch purse · handbag · fanny pack

Family

shoulder, shoulders, cold-shouldered, cold-shouldering, shouldered, shouldering, cold-shoulder, broad-shouldered, shoulderless

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G