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how many times have you been out and about when it suddenly dawned on you that your full-sized handbag was way more than you needed now? it used to happen to me more often than i'd like to admit. your go-to large crossbody bag, shoulder bag or tote bag hardly makes sense when all you need on you is your iphone, your id, a few credit cards, lip gloss and your keys. sometimes the most brilliant move is to travel light and keep your hands free. the answer for those occasions: a cute, lightweight crossbody phone bag that can keep you organized!
i designed shortylove’s shorthand cell phone bag with crossbody shoulder strap to be the perfect little gem, with no bulk to weigh you down or get in your way. if you’ve never had a bag this compact in your life before, let me show you what a difference the best phone crossbody bag can make!
even before i began sketches for this crossbody cell phone purse, i jotted down a notebook’s worth of words as inspiration: breezy, ultra-light, chic, minimalist, hands-free and so on. sometimes i need a bag that can be all that — and so do you. to accomplish that aesthetic, i knew early on that i wanted to pare back and eliminate anything unnecessary from your typical crossbody cell phone bag with shoulder strap.
but what does your typical small crossbody bag for your iphone look like? let’s take a closer look…
taking a look at the other designer cell phone bags with crossbody shoulder straps, cell phone pouches and cell phone clutch wallet options out there, i saw a lot of design cues i wanted to improve on:
stiff leather phone bags? out. a soft bag is considerably more comfortable to wear, especially if you’re on the move.
phone bags that are glorified phone cases with zero storage, no card slots or organizing capability? get out of here with that. we need to keep at least the essentials on us.
tiny cell phone bags with no shoulder strap or those wristlet wallets? cute, but we need our hands! the shortylove crossbody cell phone purse would require a full-length strap, so you can just wear it and forget it. in my opinion, you should be able to throw on a slim, adjustable cell phone bag with shoulder strap effortlessly, never having to use your hands until you need to use your mobile phone on the fly or instantly grab a credit card from your cardholder without missing a beat.
the phone shoulder bag that tucks under your armpit? big nope. who needs that kind of sweat-fest?
you’ve undoubtedly seen plenty of cell phone bags with a flashy chain-link shoulder strap. bling! uncomfortable to wear, digs into your shoulder and heats up in the sun. i'm not about to do that to you.
the pouch-style phone bag with the drawstring at the top? i find pouch bags too awkward and difficult to get into. the blousy fabric makes it hard to find what i'm looking for quickly.
and how about the crossbody bags for iphones with flaps? as far as i'm concerned, that’s just one more obstacle designed to slow me down — not to mention a waste of material. i prefer sleek, simple, classic cell phone bags with crossbody shoulder straps.
keeping all that in mind, how did i go about designing our crossbody cell phone bag with shoulder strap? the best phone crossbody bags serve a specific purpose, so i built the bag’s proportions around the modern-day lifeline that keeps us all connected and on schedule: the cellphone. your phone is a compact size, and i feel that a good crossbody cell phone purse should be as well.
the profile of your small cell phone bag with a crossbody shoulder strap should be slender like the phone itself, with a little extra room for the few small items you need to bring with you — but not so much that your phone is shifting around. as our smallest designer crossbody bag measuring 8” h x 6” w and only 1/4” d, the shorthand is the perfect size. and with its adjustable, removable strap, you can wear the bag low, high or however you like.
at a mere quarter-inch deep, there’s no need for a phone pocket — the entire main compartment is your phone holder. the depth of your cell phone bag with a crossbody shoulder strap also matters. i don’t have the time or patience to dig for my iphone, so i prefer a crossbody bag only slightly taller than my phone, with just enough room to tuck in a pair of readers or sunglasses and card slots to hold my credit cards and ID.
as a small business owner and a mother, i need to keep my iphone close at hand for a good chunk of the day. comfort is key! i designed the shorthand crossbody cell phone purse to be extremely light — it’s so light that it’s easy to forget you’re even wearing it.
the best phone crossbody bag should lie close to the body and serve as a secure phone holder that won’t bang around as you move. the crossbody-style of the shorthand solves that problem — and nothing beats a cell phone bag with an adjustable shoulder strap. find the perfect length for your shorthand with ease!
the body of the shorthand is not just attractive but soft and comfortable to wear. unlike leather or pu leather, the smooth nylon exterior of the shorthand molds itself to your body. it has the advantage of slightly rounded corners that won’t dig into your hip while you walk. it’s crafted with structured internal padding to hold the shape and add to the plush, almost quilted feel.
and let’s not forget about the strap. too many crossbody cell phone purses have straps that are too thin. too thick. too rough. too stiff. either way, they can be uncomfortable, chafe or dig into your shoulder (yikes). but not shorthand. like every shortylove crossbody, our cell phone bag is designed with a shoulder strap you’ll love throwing on. crafted from soft, sturdy nylon, shorthand’s strap is designed to resist digging and sliding. the ends are turned under and double-stitched so they won’t unravel (because quality matters). and perhaps best of all: lightweight, silky-to-the-touch nylon feels good across your shoulder all day long. that’s how you make the best phone crossbody bag.
switching up your strap? our accessory boardwalk crossbody bag straps are made with the same attention to quality as our original straps. woven, never printed patterns. swivel dog clips to ensure easy on/off and that your bag falls just right as you move. removable and adjustable. slide-resistant. with bold colors and patterns to boost your style quotient
i like to know that my phone is secure and not in danger of falling out of my handy cell phone bag with a shoulder strap, so i added a sturdy, oversized metallic zipper at the top of the shorthand’s main compartment and on the front pocket. bonus: the plush exterior also helps to protect your phone!
what little i need to bring with me i want to keep organized so i can find what i need quickly. that’s why i added three credit card slots to the main compartment of the shorthand crossbody cell phone purse.
this little beauty is multi-pocket! in addition to the main compartment for your iphone and credit cards, this crossbody bag features a zippered front pocket so you can bring along a few more small items — sunscreen, lip balm, hair ties, etc. — and not have them compete with your mobile phone for space. smart, right?
a waxed cotton cord pull is the perfect finishing touch on the shorthand cell phone bag with a crossbody shoulder strap. our sturdy, chunky zippers are made with high-quality metal for a luxe look. our high-quality, water-resistant nylon twill is fabricated to look and feel like the high-end italian fabrics used by big-name designers. the combination of durability with a relaxed aesthetic really places the shorthand among the best phone crossbody bags.
i also didn’t skimp when it came to the inside of our crossbody cell phone bag with a shoulder strap. the lining i chose is a luxurious, silky-to-the-touch blush nylon — because a lighter shade interior allows you to spot what you’re looking for quickly. so even though it looks fabulous, there’s a practical reason for it!
upkeep is another thing i insisted on simplifying when it came to designing a crossbody cell phone purse for shortylove. nobody wants a bag that’s impossible to keep clean — including me. keeping the shorthand looking fresh and sophisticated is easy: just spot clean with mild soap and water, then air dry. let’s keep it simple.
i got my start designing women’s bags at marc jacobs in new york. whether designing small cell phone bags with shoulder straps or medium crossbody bags, nylon tote bags or hobo bags, satchels or large backpacks, bucket bags or messenger bags, over the years, i learned that durability is essential.
most of us want to invest in a crossbody phone bag we can use for a long time, including me. that’s why the shorthand crossbody bag for iphone, like the complete collection of shortylove bags, is crafted with durable, high-end nylon that can stand up to daily use and last a good long time.
while i can’t stop mobile phone theft from occurring, i like to think that bag wearers can help to deter it. you can certainly wear the shorthand as a shoulder handbag, but i find that wearing your cell phone bag with the shoulder strap across the body feels safer and makes your phone bag more difficult to snatch.
and here’s a tip: the shorthand is a cell phone bag with a crossbody shoulder strap slim enough that you can easily zip a coat or jacket right over the top of it without adding bulk. i have a very smart friend who likes to wear her shorthand underneath her hoodie when she’s going to be in a crowd.
the shorthand is the best phone crossbody bag for everyone! it’s not strictly a women’s crossbody cell phone purse. the look is designed to be classic, stylish, unisex and never trendy. men and women are buying this crossbody bag, and i'm pretty proud of that. and there are so many great colorways to choose from!
and we’re all looking for the right bag for a busy day, right? the shorthand is adjustable and convertible to allow you to wear it as you see fit. streamlined. no-nonsense chic. designed to stand up to everyday wear. hands-free for all you multitaskers out there. softer, smarter and more organized. i see you!
i poured over reviews for the shorthand to see how people are using it and found lots of comments like “grab it and go” and “when you’re on the run.” frequently, the shorthand is being used as a crossbody bag for your iphone/wallet for quick trips to the store or poking around the farmer’s market.
when traveling, i like to use it as my wallet — perfect at the airport when you need to pull out your credentials, passport or boarding passes quickly.
i also like to tuck my multifunction shorthand into a larger bag (like the wonder or the tillie, for instance), and when i head out, take the shorthand and leave the larger bag behind. i made the strap removable so you can keep the cell phone bag in your larger bag with or without the shoulder strap. and it’s designed with a top handle so you can carry it if you prefer. like i always say, it’s nice to have options!
reviews show that shorthand owners like to wear it to events — concerts, festivals, football games, basketball games, tennis matches, etc. it’s sized perfectly for venues that have bag restrictions.
whether weekending out of town or just wandering the shops at home, the crossbody cell phone purse is also a popular choice for day trips and nights out. why risk setting a larger bag down somewhere or hanging it on a chair back and forgetting it when the ultra-lightweight shorthand carries exactly what you need without getting in your way?
i see reports of people throwing on their cell phone bags with crossbody shoulder straps for beach walks, short hikes and daily dog walks as the silky nylon exterior sheds sudden rain showers and snow.
at least one person i know likes to cinch the strap of our crossbody cell phone purse around her waist belt bag bag-style and wear it in the garden as she works, so her phone is handy for listening to podcasts or a good book. she also considers the shorthand to be the best phone crossbody bag when it’s hot out — it’s so light and a small bag against the body is more comfortable. my shortylovers are so clever!
the inspiration for this cell phone bag with a shoulder strap’s name is based on something we all do with our phones: message each other in an ever-evolving shorthand. lmk. fwiw. nvrm. lol. cu l8tr and, of course, emojis! 😁😄👍🙂💪 … when shorthand is ur life, shorthand is ur bag!
xo — sloane
