Mindy Kaling's Practical Hands-Free Bag Has One Detail That Dresses Up Her Whole Outfit
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You’ve heard of the little black dress (or LBD), which is a night-out wardrobe staple, but Mindy Kaling’s recent Instagram highlights the importance of its bag counterpart, the LBC. Everyone needs a little black crossbody.
Earlier this week, Kaling shared a carousel of photos from her visit to Los Angeles’ new Indian restaurant, Baar Baar, which she called “outrageously good,” adding that she had no shame in being the “person snapping photos of each dish.” But even among all the decadent foods, Kaling’s black quilted crossbody stood out.
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She wore the bag with a sophisticated pin-striped button-down and black slacks, making the case that it can be a go-to business casual accessory when it has a statement chain for added glam. To help you easily dress up your ‘fits, we found six crossbody bags with chain straps for as little as $20.
Black Chain Crossbody Bags Inspired by Mindy Kaling
Intrbleu Small Quilted Faux Leather Crossbody Bag, $22.99 with coupon (orig. $24.99); amazon.com
Quince Italian Leather Quilted Convertible Crossbody, $119.90; quince.com
Steve Madden Amara-Q Quilted Convertible Shoulder Bag, $70.93 (orig. $118); zappos.com
Gladdon Quilted Crossbody, $21.59 with coupon (orig. $35.99); amazon.com
Crossbody bags are perfect for date nights or weddings thanks to their size, and getting one in a neutral color means you’ll never have to worry about it matching your new dress. The quilted pattern and shiny chain strap also give it a promotion from basic black bags and even add a subtle, chic interest to every outfit.
Kaling’s bag appears to be designer, but there are plenty of comparable, affordable styles out there, including this Amazon option that comes with an adjustable chain strap, a cool metal lock closure, and a second mini chain on the front flap for flair, all for $23.
Amazon
Buy It! Intrbleu Small Quilted Faux Leather Crossbody Bag, $22.99 with coupon (orig. $24.99); amazon.com
If you’re more into gold than silver, you’ll love this small quilted crossbody, which has a brassy chain and matching twist lock closure. Perfect for nights when you don’t feel like toting your entire wallet, it has an inside slot for the essentials: your credit card and an ID. Reviewers love how lightweight it is, and one said it was “perfect” to carry to a work happy hour.
Amazon
Buy It! Sg Sugu Small Quilted Crossbody Bag, $19.99; amazon.com
Looking for a zipper for extra security? This one from Quince is designed with a middle zipper pocket nestled between two side panels with room for stuffing. It’s also made of quality Italian leather and can be converted into a shoulder bag, and the chain is topped with a leather strap for comfortable, cushioned wear in either fashion. The quilted pattern is also a unique chevron, as opposed to the traditional diamond.
Quince
Buy It! Quince Italian Leather Quilted Convertible Crossbody, $119.90; quince.com
Just like your wardrobe needs an LBD, it also needs a versatile, reliable purse — and a crossbody with an elevated chain strap is hard to beat. Shop some other popular styles below!
Zappos
Buy It! Steve Madden Amara-Q Quilted Convertible Shoulder Bag, $70.93 (orig. $118); zappos.com
Amazon
Buy It! Gladdon Quilted Crossbody, $21.59 with coupon (orig. $35.99); amazon.com
Nordstrom
Buy It! MZ Wallace Ruby Quilted Crossbody Bag, $135; nordstrom.com
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