Best Products Style Travel Bags This Amazon Crossbody Bag Comes in 40 Colors and Is Just $17 — and I Can't Stop Wearing It Thousands of customers love it too. By Rachel Simon Rachel Simon Instagram Twitter Website Rachel Simon is a writer, editor, and writing teacher. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Glamour, Vulture, NBC News Think, The Daily Beast, and more. She covers a range of topics but often pens personal essays, reviews, reported features, and crowdsourced trend pieces that cover celebrity culture, entertainment, relationships, and mental health. She was previously the deputy editor at HelloGiggles, the wellbeing editor at Mic, and the entertainment news editor at Bustle. Originally from New York, she now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her fiancé and their adorable dog and very temperamental cat. * 7+ years of experience working as a writer and editor * Author of "Pickleball for All" (HarperCollins, August 2022) * Writing teacher for Gotham Writers Workshop and Redbud Writing Project * Received a bachelor's degree in writing, literature, and publishing from Emerson College, with a minor in business studies Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on October 23, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon When I asked my fiancé for a new purse last holiday season, I knew I was taking a risk. I didn't think he'd get me something horrible — he'd gifted me nice accessories before, and I trusted his taste — but the world of bags can be intimidating, and I wasn't sure that he'd know where to start, let alone what to actually buy. But on Christmas morning, when he handed me a box from Amazon, my worries instantly disappeared. He'd gotten me a gorgeous crossbody bag in a size big enough to fit all my essentials but not so large as to overwhelm my 5'2" body. When I tried it on, I was even more impressed. The bag, from Deluxity, was surprisingly lightweight, with a long but adjustable strap that thankfully didn't dig into my shoulder. Related: The 12 Best Travel Purses for Your Next Trip I immediately started filling it with all my day-to-day necessities, including a notebook and my Kindle, two items I love carrying with me but that frustratingly don't always fit into the smaller bags I own. Even with the added weight, the purse stayed comfortable and completely kept its shape — no bulky, unmanageable situation here. Courtesy of Amazon To buy: amazon.com, $17 And then there are the pockets. The faux-leather bag has two inside pockets, one of which zips closed and is the ideal size for my wallet, as I discovered (the other, open pocket is smaller but still totally usable). Then, on the outside, there's a front zipper compartment with a cute little tassel, and while this pocket looks decorative, it's actually spacious enough to hold a phone or a key ring. Basically, whatever you might need while running an errand or heading to the airport, this purse can fit it. Courtesy of Rachel Simon Since first trying the bag out that Christmas, I've worn it countless times, bringing it with me to everything from job interviews to weekend getaways. I'd asked for a black bag, and I love this one; it goes with everything, and it doesn't get scratched up easily. If black's not your thing, though, don't fret — there are nearly 40 (!) color varieties, including several super pretty two-tone varieties. You'll find an option that feels right. It's become my go-to accessory, and I'm far from alone in feeling this way. On Amazon, the purse has more than 5,000 positive reviews, with 79 percent of shoppers giving it five stars. They praise its color options, lightness, inexpensive price point (just $17!), and more. As one reviewer summarized, "I've looked everywhere for the perfect cross body bag, and this is it." I may have put a lot of trust in my fiancé last December, but it definitely paid off. This is truly the best everyday bag I've ever had, and I'm sure I'll be wearing it for years to come. Pick up your own at Amazon by shopping below. Courtesy of Amazon To buy: amazon.com, $17 Courtesy of Amazon To buy: amazon.com, $17 Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit