The ‘80s fanny pack has made a comeback, but it’s gotten an upgrade. Today’s belt bag is a smart, sophisticated version of the original, which means it’s not just for Jazzercise. Think premium materials, elevated designs and luxury brands with gorgeous styles that transition from day to night, work to play and week to weekend with the promise of a hands-free life. From high to low, here are some of the best picks this season:

1. Micro belt bag — Valextra
   Valextra’s Iside belt bag is teeny tiny yet high-impact. It’s a high-ticket luxury item that’s all about form over function, so treat it like a statement accessory and choose one of the fun, bright pops of color — apple green, citrine yellow, poppy red — to make a statement. Great for either daytime or evening wear, its micro size is limiting so make sure you have deep pockets for the price tag and your cell phone.

2. Luxury belt bag — Gucci
   If you’re looking for an investment piece, Gucci’s Ophidia belt bag is the one. The signature step-and-repeat double G fabric will stand the test of time, making it worth the spend. To keep the conspicuous branding grounded, wear with monochromatic looks and sneakers in the daytime only for a casual, toned-down message. Mix up the styling for variety and convert to a sling bag to keep the look fresh.

3. Everyday belt bag — Senreve
   Senreve’s Aria belt bag is the perfect wardrobe staple to elevate every day basics. It’s high-quality, high-style and comes in seven different leather finishes which includes vegan. Plus each finish has colors galore, so pick your best accent color, light or dark neutral, or all three to really lean in to the hands-free trend. The Aria’s versatility is endless, transforming from belt bag to sling bag to crossbody to clutch in a single wrap. And the strap even doubles as a stand-alone belt in a pinch.

4. Unisex belt bag — Longchamp
   Keep it neutral in color and gender with Longchamp’s 3D S belt bag. The simple design is elevated by Longchamp’s signature calfskin leather and statement logo, making it the perfect accessory to polish any off-duty look. Longchamp’s range of understated colors are both supportive and complementary to any wardrobe — light or dark, bright or muted, warm or cool, feminine or masculine. There are so many reasons to love this belt bag, and zero to not.

5. Sporty belt bag — Los Angeles Apparel
   Los Angeles Apparel’s Nylon Fanny Pack wins the prize for cheap and cheerful. The iconic fanny pack style, its pouch comes in a rainbow of vibrant neons with contrasting color combinations for the zipper and nylon webbed belt, Sporty yet stylish, it’s perfect to have on hand for outdoor activities, music festivals and spontaneous adventures.

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