While you may have a favorite top handle bag, you may want to opt for something more practical. Hands-free bags are making a comeback as celebrities start to prioritize comfort and efficiency – Joanna Gaines is one of them.
Interior designer and HGTV star The upper part of the fixator she was spotted carrying a convertible belt bag in a recent Instagram Reel at her restaurant Magnolia Table. She wore the Fjällräven High Coast Hip Pack, which is currently on sale on Amazon for less than $40. It was enough to hold her personal belongings, but also keep her hands free to greet diners and eat peanut butter parfaits during the day.
Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Since belt and shoulder bags are essential for everyday use and travel, we’ve rounded up some other options from the brand and more Gaines-inspired styles in fall-ready green — prices start at $15.
Belt bags inspired by Joanna Gaines
- Her exact bag: Fjällräven High Coast Hip Pack, $36 (orig. $45); amazon.com
- Fjällräven Kånken Waterproof Belt Bag, $55; nordstrom.com
- Fjällräven High Coast Shoulder Bag, $50; rei.com
- Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L, HRK 38; shop.lululemon.com
- Quince Revive nylon belt bag, HRK 25; dunja.com
- Wild Fable Fanny Pack, HRK 15; target.com
- Beis The Nylon Belt Bag, HRK 48; revolve.com
19 hands-free bags inspired by celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Garner — for just $6
Fjällräven High Coast Hip Pack
Amazon
$45 $36 on Amazon
The Fjällräven High Coast Hip Pack has a main pocket in addition to front and back zippered pockets for storage. It can be worn as a belt bag closer to the chest or around the waist by shortening the strap, depending on preference. You can also lengthen the strap and wear it as a crossbody like Gaines did.
Amazon shoppers call it “stylish but still practical,” and one person even said it’s “the perfect size for travel.” It is available in three colors including grey, red and green.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L
Lululemon
$38 at Lululemon
Another similar option is the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, which is designed for casual, everyday wear. Made from water-repellent fabric, this Lululemon belt bag has exterior and interior zippered pockets to hold valuables and is available in 20 colors. Customers call this bag “useful for everyday life” and say it’s “the perfect little bag for on-the-go.”
Quince Revive Nylon Belt Bag
Quince
$25 at Quince.com
The Quince Revive Nylon Belt Bag is made from plastic water bottles, resulting in a waterproof material that is not only durable, but also lightweight. This belt bag has near-perfect ratings, with reviewers saying they get “so many compliments” when they wear it.
Get in on the hands-free bag trend like Joanne Gaines with the rest of our crossbody and belt bag picks below.
Fjällräven Kånken waterproof belt bag
Nordstrom
$55 at Nordstrom
Fjällräven High Coast shoulder bag
REI
$50 at REI
Wild Fable Fanny Pack
Goal
$15 at Target
Beis Nylon belt bag
wriggle
$48 at Revolve
Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education