How to Wear a Fanny Pack

Publish date: 2024-05-26

With Sleek Workwear

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Blazers are no longer exclusive to the office; they work for off-duty styling just as well. Add another layer of dimension with a patterned or logo belt bag that can also be worn across your shoulder.

Furla Shop the Look: Logo Belt Bag

Shop the Look: Logo Belt Bag

Furla Shop the Look: Logo Belt Bag

With A Modernized Trench

The trench coats of now aren't just cotton or wool; they exist in sleek, modern fabrics like PVC and vinyl. Add some texture and detail to your look by pairing a futuristic trench with a croc-embossed fanny pack.

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Halogen Shop the Look: Croc-Embossed Faux Leather Belt Bag

Shop the Look: Croc-Embossed Faux Leather Belt Bag

Halogen Shop the Look: Croc-Embossed Faux Leather Belt Bag

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For A Pop Of Color

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Fall and winter outfits can easily become a myriad of black, gray, and browns, causing looks to feel a bit repetitive. Break up the neutrals with a bright fanny pack in a luxe fabric.

State Shop the Look: Crosby Fanny Pack

Shop the Look: Crosby Fanny Pack

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With Casual Separates

For errand running and grocery hauls that require both hands, try styling your luxe mini belt bag with an easy white T-shirt, raw-hem jeans, and sneakers.

Gucci Shop the Look: GG Supreme Small Canvas Belt Bag

Shop the Look: GG Supreme Small Canvas Belt Bag

Gucci Shop the Look: GG Supreme Small Canvas Belt Bag

Opt For Leather

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Kaia Gerber is the queen of leather on leather, and that's clear in this street style shot of her styling a patent leather belt bag with leather trousers and combat boots.

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Alexander Wang Shop the Look: Attica Chain Belt Bag

Shop the Look: Attica Chain Belt Bag

Alexander Wang Shop the Look: Attica Chain Belt Bag

With Oversized Separates

White isn't exclusive to spring and summer; during the fall, it looks even more crisp. Style loose-fitting tailored separates with a simple canvas fanny pack for an effortless look.

Kipling USA Shop the Look: Fanny Pack

Shop the Look: Fanny Pack

Kipling USA Shop the Look: Fanny Pack

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Play With Prints

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Whether spotted, dotted, leopard, or plaid, prints are in full force for Fall 2019 and will likely carry you into the dead of winter. Go matchy matchy by doubling up on prints and adding a fanny pack with a similar hue.

Rachel Comey Shop the Look: Hagen Fanny Pack

Shop the Look: Hagen Fanny Pack

Rachel Comey Shop the Look: Hagen Fanny Pack

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Jump Into It

You can't go wrong with a one-stop fix-all jumpsuit, especially during the beginning of fall. Cinch the waist on a looser silhouette with a lux fanny pack.

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Prada Shop the Look: Nylon Belt Bag

Shop the Look: Nylon Belt Bag

Prada Shop the Look: Nylon Belt Bag

(Fanny) Pack On The Neutrals

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Neutrals for fall? Groundbreaking. Actually, yes. Wearing different shades of the same camel color can effortlessly elevate your look. Style a chestnut leather fanny pack with a matching trench and trousers. Then, break up the tones with a brighter turtleneck.

Senreve Shop the Look: Aria Belt Bag

Shop the Look: Aria Belt Bag

Senreve Shop the Look: Aria Belt Bag

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As a Waist Cincher

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Belt bags can also be worn as waist belts; ideal for cinching the middle of a loose fitting or oversized silhouette. Use one to flatter and streamline your shape, or show off your curves.

Gucci Shop the Look: Quilted Gucci Belt Bag

Shop the Look: Quilted Gucci Belt Bag

Gucci Shop the Look: Quilted Gucci Belt Bag

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Cortne Bonilla is freelance writer who occasionally dabbles in party reporting. When she’s not writing, you can find her vintage shopping, sipping iced lattes, reading on the train, and indulging in Pilates. 

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