Women's bags - shoulder bags

A women's crossbody bag is the hands-free format: worn across the body or on the shoulder, it keeps your things close and eases the back. At Oh My Bag, our crossbodies have been cut from Italian leather since 2014, a daily piece that takes a patina and lasts.

Why choose a crossbody bag?

It is the most versatile format in a wardrobe. What it gives you every day:

• Hands free on transport, in town or on the move.
• Security: worn across the body, it keeps your things in front of you.
• Comfort: the strap spreads the weight on shoulder and torso.
• Ease on busy days, errands or nights out.

For an overview of shapes, start with our handbags.

What size crossbody for which use?

Volume should match what you really carry: too small, it frustrates; too large, it pulls on the shoulder when worn across the body.

Check the strap too: adjustable, it lets you switch from shoulder to crossbody. On a smaller frame, a long strap lengthens the line; on a taller frame, a medium to large format keeps the balance.

Crossbody, messenger or mini: what is the difference?

These formats share a strap but answer different needs.

• A crossbody is first a way of wearing, across the body or on the shoulder, and covers many shapes.
• A messenger, softer and often with a flap, leans toward ease and capacity: see our messenger bags.
• A mini bag cuts everything to the essential, for light outings: see our mini bags.

Need more volume for work? Switch to a tote.

Which leather for an everyday crossbody?

Because you wear it often, choose a leather that takes use. Grained leather hides fine scratches; full grain takes a patina. A neutral shade (black, camel, cognac) moves from one outfit to the next. Compare grains in our leather bags.

A few gestures keep it clean: a soft cloth, storage away from dust, cream if the leather feels dry. The detail is in our leather care guide.

In France, Mondial Relay locker shipping is free. 14 days for a refund, 30 days for an exchange.