Listen, I’m an NYC resident who is always on the go. The last thing I need in a rush, especially in the winter, is for my bag to constantly fall off my shoulder. I’ve had one too many annoying morning commutes and overstimulating nights out because my cute but frustrating bags would fall off my coat shoulders.
Your entire outfit should be comfortable, functional, and chic. A coat-and-bag outfit combination is such a go-to for me during the winter, but perfecting the strap-to-shoulder ratio can be arduous. But it’s possible—trust me. There’s no need to do the measuring yourself because I searched for coat-friendly bags that will get you through the next five months. These bags range from tote bags to east-west bags to classic shoulder bags. They all have one thing in common: They won’t fall off your shoulder.
If you’re on the hunt for a new coat-friendly bag this winter, keep scrolling to shop all the ones I discovered.
COACH
Brooklyn 39 Shoulder Bag
This bag will always be my ultimate year-round pick.
A tiny but mighty bag that won’t slip.
Isabel Marant
Oskan Soft Zip Bag
Madewell
Essential Bucket Tote in Leather
Slouchy bags are a forever trend.
I’m enjoying the studded-bag trend.
Reformation
Medium Rosetta Shoulder Bag
This simple bag is perfect for all the seasons.
Sometimes, you just need a big tote bag.
The Row
Izzy Small Leather Shoulder Bag
The Row created my dream shoulder bag.
Reformation
Elena Shoulder Bag
Madewell
The Mylie Shoulder Bag
This is an interesting shape for a winter bag.
COACH
Lola Polished Pebble Leather Shoulder Bag
Coach just never fails you.
ZARA
Leather Maxi Shopper Bag
I’m in need of a new big tote bag.
Gap
Vegan Suede Bucket Bag
The color and shape are so stylish.
This is simple but really sleek.
Alaïa
Teckel Small Leather Shoulder Bag
Who wouldn’t want an east-west bag from Alaïa?
Saint Laurent
Le 5 à 7 Supple Small Shoulder Bag in Grained Leather
This YSL bag is on my list of luxury bags to buy one day.
AllSaints
Asha Suede Shoulder Bag
Suede bags are so fun for winter.
Tory Burch
Romy Suede Hobo Bag
This slouchy silhouette is perfect.
ZARA
Leather Shoulder Bag
This bag might make me break my no-buy streak.
Bottega Veneta
Intrecciato Concert Pouch
ZARA
Double Compartment Leather Bucket Bag
I love a patent-leather finish.
This color is so fun for winter.
J.Crew
Bordeaux Bag in Patent Leather
The cylinder shape is fun yet elegant.