Turning a Crissy Full Crossbody and Elise Crossbody into a Fanny Pack

The Crissy Full Crossbody and Elise Crossbody are both popular options in our line of anti-theft water resistant bags. While cross body is a comfortable and convient style, some customers have asked about wearing them around the waist. This guide will show you how to convert your crossbody bag into a fanny pack, and which straps will work the best for you!

Is it possible to wear the Crissy Full Crossbody or Elise Crossbody as a fanny pack?

Yes! Here is a video showing how both bags can be worn around the waist with a faux leather short strap:

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What strap can be worn around the waist / fanny pack?

We have several fanny pack straps that can work around the waist that vary in length. Here's how to measure your waist to find the perfect fit for you!

1. Take a tape measure and measure around the waist where you want to wear the bag to give you the Waist Length

2. Take Waist Length and subtrack the Bag Length. Waist L - Bag L = X

You can find this measurement under "Product Details" of the product page.

Full Crissy Crossbody and Elise Crossbody are both 8.5" long.

3. Check which straps the remainder X falls within:

adjustable faux leather short strap: 15-30" total length
jacquard short strap: 23"-29" total length
adjustable faux leather wide strap: 25.5" - 43.5" total length
adjustable faux leather strap: 36"-67" total length
adjustable faux leather long wide strap: 36"-67" total length
jacquard strap: 37"-57" total length

These are the straps that should work for you.

Here is a video guide:

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Which straps are best for using as a waist bag/ fanny pack?

We have lots of straps to pick from with different quantities. We suggest checking the size of your waist to know which ones will work with your body and needs.

Here is a comparison of the different strap options:

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Will the faux leather short strap work as a waist bag/ fanny pack?

The faux leather short strap with either crossbody will fit a waist size 23.5-38.5”. This is approximately dress size 000 to 12 or XXS to L depending on where on the waist / hip you want to wear it.

The jacquard short strap will work with a waist size 31.5-37.5". This is approximately dress size 0 to 12, or XS to L depending on where on the waist / hip you want to wear it.

Which strap should I use if I need a strap longer than the short strap? Which strap is best for Plus Size

The faux leather wide strap will work with a waist size 34-52". This is approximately dress size 6 to 20W or S to 2X depending on where on the waist / hip you want to wear it.

The faux leather strap and faux leather long wide strap will work with waist size 44.5-75.5, approximately dress size 16 to 28W or XL to 4X+ depending on where on the waist / hip you want to wear it.

Which other Arden Cove bags will work as a fanny pack / waist bag?

Here is a guide to which bags can be worn as a fanny pack or waist bag:

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