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Get Strapped

Put down the clutch ladies. Your hands can finally be free to hold a drink and shake a hand at the same time
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Retire the clutch ladies and wave your hands in the air like you just don’t care. Finally, the cross-body bag, which slips across your shoulder, allows you to be fabulously hands-free.

Topshop Leather Cross Body Bag, $60.
Forever 21 Chroma Hobo Handbag, $19.80.
Urban Outfitters Coast to Coast Camera Bag, $24.99.