A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap

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Allison Johnson is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.

Oh, this thing? It’s just a crossbody strap. It’s a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It’s all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don’t feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it’s great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you walk down the street. Kind of a thrill.

Stylish? Yeah, I guess it looks pretty cool. Especially when I pair it with an oversized jacket and it kind of bunches the fabric up around my armpit. It’s a pretty seamless addition to my wardrobe since I basically live in Tevas and a pair of athleisure leggings from Target. I am a Target Circlemember,...

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