Messenger bags for us larger ladies?

[mrs_p_bear]

I am a tall woman with a large build, and am also, shall we say, "well endowed". I was originally going to get a back pack to carry in the park at WDW, but have now seen the Bagallini messenger bags and LOVE them! Does anyone out there know how well they fit and if they are comfortable for larger individuals? Or does anyone have another suggestion for a bag that may work better?

Thanks!

 

[pezheadmeg]

I am also blessed in the endowed area of my body. I love the bagilini and have been wanting it for weeks. However bags like that usually just call attention and can be uncomfortable. Usually for non-Disney traveling I do the Lands End convertible bag. I start the day with it as a messenger resting on my hip, and as I need more room I open it up to a backpack.


http://www.landsend.com/cd/index/fp/0,,66240,00.html?sid=6469173867690180010 Just click on the convertible backpack link.

 

[asreed1975]

I too have a large build and I debated and debated on the baggallini for weeks. I finally found it on sale at shoebuy and ordered it. I like the bag because of all the pockets and the bottle holder pocket on the outside BUT I don't like the way it fits when I wear it like it's intended. First of all the strap is made of like a seatbelt material and it's that wide also (it rubs my neck) and when I wear it across my chest it makes my hips look bigger (like I need that) because it pulls my shirt in and my upper body also stands out if you know what I mean, lol. I just wear it over one shoulder and it's actually ok. Like I said I really like the bag (also the cell phone pocket in the front is a life saver) I just don't wear it like it's intended.

 

[Chickysmom]

http://www.ebags.com/eagle_creek/milano/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=51751

take a peek at this one.....

 

[TeaForTulips]

I ordered a baggalinni messenger bag some time ago after loving them on the DIS too. I have to say I can hardly stand it for the parks. It fits just fine for pooh sized people. No problem there. It draws attention to my chest and cuts into my neck though for where I think it lays comfortable on my shoulder. I just didn't find it comfortable once I put things in it... This is just my opinion as I know its dearly loved. I also have come to learn that I only where cross over bags when I am wearing certain things so I do not get a diagnol stripe tan line across me. It wasn't cute. Depending upon what you put in your bag I recommend a back pack (if you take lots of stuff) or a smaller messenger style bag that will just hold your basics. I either take into the parks a small messenger bag for sunglasses, camera, wallet, etc. or I purchases a laptop backpack that has the extra cushion on the shoulder staps and back. It is great for the days you pack extra things and feels great with that extra cushion. It also doesnt give you the unattractive dig into your chest across your body.