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10 Best Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Dupes and Alternatives

If you follow fashion trends on TikTok, chances are you’ve seen Lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag getting a lot of attention these last few months. This crossbody bag is stylish, sure — but reviewers say it’s also super functional (and worth the nearly $40 price tag).

Still, if you don’t want to shell out quite that much money, there are some amazing dupes out there that’ll cost you a lot less. In fact, some of these replicas are almost identical to Lululemon’s design and are full of practical features like adjustable straps, zippered pockets, and water-repellent fabric. Keep reading for our list of the 10 best dupes that are every bit as good as Lululemon’s version.

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15 Best Crossbody Bags and Purses for Travel

When we head out on a trip to a new destination, we typically carry around a lot of things with us that we normally wouldn't and have to plan where to put them. A crossbody purse is the perfect solution. It is the size of an everyday purse, but small enough to hang from your shoulder to free up both hands. Plus it will make you look *super* chic while you are traveling. To help you prepare for your upcoming travels, we put together a list of the 16 best crossbody purses for travel that are not only safe and functional, but stylish, too.

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10 Best Anti-Theft Purses and Travel Bags

For most women who travel, safety is always a top-of-mind concern. This is especially true if you’re embarking on a solo travel adventure. No matter where your travels take you, you want to make sure you (and your belongings) are safe from morning ‘till night. To keep your ID, cards, and other valuables away from prying hands, investing in a quality anti-theft purse is the way to go. (Don’t worry—they make ‘em cute nowadays.) These are our favorite picks for anti-theft travel purses and bags.

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13 Best Tablet Crossbody Bags

Tablets are a great product for reading, emailing, web browsing, and taking with you while you travel. That said, if you own a tablet, you’ll need a secure (and stylish) way to carry your device whenever you’re away from home. Enter: crossbody bags. Keep reading for our list of the 13 best tablet crossbody bags for 2023 and beyond.

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11 Best Belt Bags for Women in 2024

Remember when we used to roll our eyes at Mom and Dad for insisting on wearing fanny packs on summer vacation? Well, the fanny pack is back and better than ever! The belt bag is a modern take on the old classic and a new crowd favorite—yeah, you’ve probably seen it dominating your IG feed. Ready to get on board? Shop the hottest belt bags for women.

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7 Best Crossbody Phone Bags for Women

You might have thought that the sling bag is the new it bag. But wait—there’s a new fashion front-runner on the street. A crossbody phone bag is the ultimate way to go hands-free and care-free—from coffee runs to gym sessions to after-work drinks. Find your perfect match in the line-up of the 7 best crossbody phone bags for travel.

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16 Best Sling Bags for Women

Once considered a cringe-worthy fanny pack, the modern sling bag is now all the rage. And this time, it’s here to stay. Comfortable, stylish, and functional to boot, once you buy a sling bag, you’ll never want to travel without it again. Find your perfect match here in our list of the best tried-and-true sling bags.

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12 Best Fanny Packs for Women

Whether you call it a fanny pack, a belt bag, or a waist pack, these accessories are one of the most comfortable ways to carry all your essentials on the go. Fanny packs make a really great choice for traveling, since they allow you to be hands-free and move around super easily.

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