My YSL Bum Bag Experiment Begins
So I got this YSL bum bag last month. Looked cool online, but honestly? First time I strapped it on, felt like a tourist. Just hung there like a potato sack. Dug through Instagram for inspo – saw people making it look fire with casual outfits and even dressier stuff.
Started simple: threw on my usual hoodie and jeans combo. Slung the bag crossbody, adjusted the strap so it sat right above my hip bone. Too high? Looked like a medical device. Too low? Pure dad vibes. Messed with the buckle until it hit that sweet spot where the YSL logo sits slightly diagonal. Immediately better.
The Casual Test Run
Next day wore it with a plain white tee + ripped denim. This time flipped it around to wear it on my back. Felt sketchy at first – kept worrying someone would unzip it. But dang, it freed up my front and looked effortlessly cool. Pro tip: pack light when wearing it backward. Wallet, keys, lip balm – that’s it. Shoved in my bulky power bank once and ruined the sleek silhouette.
Tried the “waist bag over jacket” trick with my oversized bomber. Failed miserably at first. Jacket kept bunching up under the strap. Solution? Waist bag first, THEN the jacket half-zipped over it. Let that gold chain peek out just enough.
Leveling Up to Dressy Looks
Game changer happened on date night. Black mini dress, strappy heels – whole nine yards. Instead of ditching the bum bag, I shortened the strap to collar-bone length and wore it like a sling bag. Shockingly chic? Hell yes. The leather caught the light better than my cheap clutch ever did.
Found two golden rules:
- Color coordination is key – matched the hardware to my jewelry. Silver hoops? Made sure the YSL chain wasn’t gold-tone.
- Bag placement matters WAY more than I thought. Chest-level feels sporty, hip-level looks relaxed, lower back gives mystery.
What Actually Works Daily
After three weeks of trial/error, my go-to moves:
- Errand mode: Crossbody with strap tightened so bag sits snug on ribs. Hands stay free for coffee juggling.
- Date night cheat: As a chest bag with the strap loose + flowy top. Unexpected focal point.
- Backpack alternative: Worn backpack-style with athleisure. Actually stays put during dog walks.
Biggest surprise? That lil’ sucker goes with EVERYTHING except super formal suits. Even rocked it over a swimsuit cover-up at the beach. Now if you’ll excuse me, gonna go live that hands-free life – this thing’s permanently glued to my torso.
