dexter
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Post by dexter on Dec 9, 2023 21:37:04 GMT
I see these cute little bags lululemon and what not but I’m a plus size gal with large breasts. Anyone got an idea of what would work? Pics help!!
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Dec 9, 2023 21:41:22 GMT
FWIW, I’ve seen friends with a large cup size wear the Lululemon ones and it looks fine! The wide strap helps not cut in between the breasts.
If you need a longer strap, I know of a couple of places offer longer straps — Madewell sells straps separately so you might find one you prefer! Also, Clare V offers longer straps for FREE. You just have to ask!
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Post by amom23 on Dec 10, 2023 2:14:09 GMT
I love the bags from LUG. They have a longer strap so more comfortable for us older fluffy women LOL. LUG makes such a wide variety of bags in different sizes, colors, patterns and styles. I shop a lot for mine on QVC.com, but Amazon carries some and they also have a website luglife.com - hope that helps some.
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Post by Merge on Dec 10, 2023 3:06:31 GMT
I have a couple I’ve gotten through Amazon. I’m chunky and big busted and don’t have any trouble with them. They are perhaps not the most flattering thing I could ever wear, but they’re not the worst, either. I feel mine look best over a fitted top and under a sweater/jacket worn open.
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Post by dexter on Dec 10, 2023 3:10:28 GMT
I have a couple I’ve gotten through Amazon. I’m chunky and big busted and don’t have any trouble with them. They are perhaps not the most flattering thing I could ever wear, but they’re not the worst, either. I feel mine look best over a fitted top and under a sweater/jacket worn open. Do you have a link or brand name you like? |
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Post by caangel on Dec 10, 2023 6:09:52 GMT
My Costco has a version right now (I bought 4!). I'll have to check the brand name but it wasn't one I recognized. If you have easy access to a Costco you could try one out.
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Post by Merge on Dec 10, 2023 16:41:32 GMT
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Post by ecvnj58 on Dec 10, 2023 18:42:09 GMT
Dressing_dawn on Instagram has some very cute ones.
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 10, 2023 21:14:48 GMT
I like that the first one doesn’t look like a fanny pack. |
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Post by scrappinmama on Dec 10, 2023 21:22:43 GMT
I have a large chest and can wear those cross body/fanny bags. If you are plus size as well as large chested, you can definitely rock the bags! I've seen other women of size wear them and they look great! If you go on Amazon and do a search for plus size crossbody you will get a ton of options.
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Post by seaexplore on Dec 10, 2023 22:10:19 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 10, 2023 22:55:40 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. I kind of agree - I am in SF and they are SO popular. I just had my girls’ holiday gift exchange though, and got this fuzzy one from Lulu and do think it’s cute. It’s got gold hardware which I love…  |
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Post by amom23 on Dec 10, 2023 22:58:41 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. They are the perfect handsfree way to carry just the essentials. |
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Post by seaexplore on Dec 10, 2023 22:59:40 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. They are the perfect handsfree way to carry just the essentials. I just shove my phone in one pocket and my keys in the other and go. Guess I don't have many "essentials" to carry around. LOL |
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Post by scrappinmama on Dec 10, 2023 23:14:45 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. Because everything comes back in fashion at some point.  Also it's a hands-free bag. I love a hands-free bag, but sometimes having a backpack purse is annoying. The sling/crossbody bag is smaller and so easy to get in and out of. |
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Post by smartypants71 on Dec 11, 2023 21:26:48 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. I love being handsfree and having something to carry just the essentials. I need to carry my insulin pump, phone, and snacks at all times and this is the perfect bag for it - especially when walking the dog or workout out at the gym. |
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Post by seaexplore on Dec 12, 2023 2:02:15 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. I love being handsfree and having something to carry just the essentials. I need to carry my insulin pump, phone, and snacks at all times and this is the perfect bag for it - especially when walking the dog or workout out at the gym. That makes sense. I usually just shove stuff in my pockets but I don't have to carry a pump or snacks. |
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Post by shamrockpea on Dec 12, 2023 5:09:40 GMT
I bought this one which looks exactly the the $100+ Dagne Dover cross body and I bought the extender as well and it turned out I did not need it. Gray Amazon Neoprene Belt Bag |
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Post by shamrockpea on Dec 12, 2023 5:11:14 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it.
I used it when I was a school administrator and had to carry a radio and cell phone at all times.
I actually think they are cute.
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Post by teri on Dec 13, 2023 15:34:09 GMT
Can someone tell me WHY these are a thing now? I don't get it. Because everything comes back in fashion at some point. Also it's a hands-free bag. I love a hands-free bag, but sometimes having a backpack purse is annoying. The sling/crossbody bag is smaller and so easy to get in and out of. these are very popular now too Cellphone slings. I make these and I ;ove that it's just for phone, a few Credit cards (cash) you key fob, ect.    |
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Post by Merge on Dec 13, 2023 15:41:26 GMT
I love being handsfree and having something to carry just the essentials. I need to carry my insulin pump, phone, and snacks at all times and this is the perfect bag for it - especially when walking the dog or workout out at the gym. That makes sense. I usually just shove stuff in my pockets but I don't have to carry a pump or snacks. Sometimes I don’t want the bulge of stuff in my pockets and this is a cuter option. Sometimes my outfit - curse women’s clothing manufacturers - doesn’t have pockets. I also feel like a bag like this carried in front is more secure in a crowd than a traditional purse or back pockets. |
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Post by Jen in NCal on Dec 13, 2023 17:17:45 GMT
Depends on your definition of "crossbody". A true crossbody bag or the fanny pack across the chest? I have this true crossbody. The straps are super long so it should fit a larger chest. It holds a lot so might be bigger than you are looking for but I'm very happy with it. I bought it as my personal item when I fly but it's become my day-to-day bag. |
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Post by RosieKat on Dec 13, 2023 20:14:33 GMT
I'll be honest. I've yet to find a crossbody look that looks good on a woman of any size with big boobs. I mean, I am the only person I have regularly observed trying it, but it just looks like I'm trying to poke someone's eyes out. Maybe there's someone it does work on, or a bag that would work, but my personal experience makes me dubious. It's a shame, I think they're kind of cute for the right circumstances, but at least for me, that's a no, dawg.
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 13, 2023 20:48:58 GMT
I love being handsfree and having something to carry just the essentials. I need to carry my insulin pump, phone, and snacks at all times and this is the perfect bag for it - especially when walking the dog or workout out at the gym. That makes sense. I usually just shove stuff in my pockets but I don't have to carry a pump or snacks.
I don't want things stuffed in my pockets, or I don't have pockets.
I love mine - it's perfect for my little wallet, key fob, air pods, lipstick/balm, pen, & migraine meds. I can also fit my phone in if I want. Even better (for me), it keeps me from gathering junk and stuffing it in a purse.
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Post by amom23 on Dec 13, 2023 21:51:56 GMT
I'll be honest. I've yet to find a crossbody look that looks good on a woman of any size with big boobs. I mean, I am the only person I have regularly observed trying it, but it just looks like I'm trying to poke someone's eyes out. Maybe there's someone it does work on, or a bag that would work, but my personal experience makes me dubious. It's a shame, I think they're kind of cute for the right circumstances, but at least for me, that's a no, dawg. If you are talking about the crossbody bags worn up high then that is why I said up above that I love the bags from LUG. They have longer straps so I am able to adjust them to hang lower and not straight across my chest. |
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 13, 2023 23:35:16 GMT
I'm not a fan of the fanny pack style bag worn cross body. I don't think it looks good no matter the person's size. I do love a smaller true crossbody bag...one that lays flat across your body like the one linked above.
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Post by cindytred on Dec 15, 2023 7:53:36 GMT
I'm plus sized and have big boobs. I never liked how cross-body bags cut across me when I was younger. A couple of years ago I got sick of carrying around full-sized purses and bumping into everything with them in the stores. I've been wearing the cross-body bags for a couple of years now because I don't give a flying rats arse about being fashionable anymore - it is what it is. I'd rather be comfortable.
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Also it's a hands-free bag. I love a hands-free bag, but sometimes having a backpack purse is annoying. The sling/crossbody bag is smaller and so easy to get in and out of.
