Recently, I stumbled upon an old Seinfeld episode. I watched as George entered wearing a bright blue fanny pack. (The male-friendship break-up episode, for any of you Seinfeld fans). The scene prompted me to ask; will fanny packs ever be in? or Will fanny packs ever be worn without the stigma of eww?
The next thought that came to mind was Sex & the City. Carrie returns from L.A. in a purple shirt, pant and fanny pack. Samantha as well has been seen on the show in a gold fanny pack. However, I have never seen a following. Even from such a popular, fashion inspiring show such as Sex & the City.
What is it about the fanny pack that makes us turn our heads away? Introduced to the mainstream in the 1980s the fanny pack saw short-lived fame. A convenient answer to dragging around a purse, especially during travel, the fanny pack is rather handy. How many pickpockets are actually going to reach around front to try and take money? So, what is it about fanny packs that prevent everyone from wearing one?
A reasonable answer could be the size. Small but not miniscule, yet compared to the duffle bags most women carry around; who can fit anything into a fanny pack? I do not know if anyone has but making a larger fanny pack will most likely not go over too well. No one wants a large, heavy bag hanging around the waist.
The fact that the bag does hang around the waist could be the answer. A shoulder bag can be uncomfortable but switches easily from one arm to the other. A fanny pack, on the other hand is around the waist and that is all. The bag just sort of hangs there like an extra roll of fat no one wants.
Whatever the reason fanny packs are not the way to say “Hi, I’m a fashion guru.” If fanny packs ever do come back will they become a staple or simply burn-out the same as before.
~Stephanie
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