We Found So Many Crossbody Bags and Phone Purses for $50 or Less at Nordstrom’s Spring Sale

A roomy tote bag will always have its uses, but there’s something freeing about cutting down on what you carry. That’s probably why we’ve seen crossbody bags, belt bags, and other hands-free purses skyrocketing in popularity over the past couple years. 

Cameron Diaz and Oprah Winfrey are just a couple of the busy A-listers we’ve seen wearing them. Good news if you’re looking for one for yourself: Nordstrom’s Spring Sale has so many small handbags for $50 or less that are ideal for daily use or just while traveling. These sleek, lightweight bags are just big enough to hold a phone, cards, keys, and maybe a tube of lip balm and sunscreen. We picked out some of the best deals below.

Hands-Free Bags at the Nordstrom Sale

• Mali + Lili Josephine Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag, $29 (orig. $58)
• Zella Convertible Belt Bag, $22 (orig. $29)
• 56% Off: The Sak Silverlake N/S Smartphone Crossbody Bag, $30 (orig. $69)
• Cotton On Body Bottle Bag, $17 (orig. $25)
• Sellout Risk: Baboon to the Moon Rectangle Sacoche, $19 (orig. $49)
• The Sak Iris Smartphone Crossbody Bag, $50 (orig. $79)
• Aloha Collection Le Tour Crossbody Bag, $36 (orig. $52)
• Carhartt Jake Canvas Hip Bag, $41 (orig. $58)

Mali + Lili Josephine Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag

If you like the idea of a hands-free bag but aren’t quite ready to give up all your cargo space, this is a nice in-between from an AAPI-owned brand that Oprah is a fan of. It’s got the build of a mini backpack with three thin pockets and a fun leopard-print interior lining. All the pockets zip and can each be used to keep different items separated and secure. It comes with two adjustable straps that can quickly change the vibe of the purse — one is a thin leather and the other is a wide canvas with a geometric print.

Zella Convertible Belt Bag

This $22 option has the classic belt bag silhouette that looks natural with athleisure and travel outfits. It’s similar to the one Diaz wore recently while running errands. She styled hers around the waist, like a fanny pack, which you can do with this one in addition to loosening the strap and wearing it slung across the torso. It’s 8 inches wide with one big pouch for your essentials and a hidden slip pocket on the body-side for cards, both of which zip.

The Sak Silverlake N/S Smartphone Crossbody Bag

We started to see a lot of celebrities carrying smartphone purses last year, and there’s no reason to think they won’t be back this season. Martha Stewart and Mila Kunis carried ones that looked like this simple option. The snap-down closure keeps your phone secure all day while the zippered interior has nine slots for cards, including a clear pocket for your ID. Wear it across the body or carry it with the included wristlet strap.

Find all these convenient hands-free bags and so many more at the Nordstrom Spring Sale, then keep scrolling to see even more picks we like for $50 or less.

Cotton On Body Bottle Bag

Baboon to the Moon Rectangle Sacoche in Citronelle

The Sak Iris Smartphone Crossbody Bag

Aloha Collection Le Tour Crossbody Bag

Carhartt Jake Canvas Hip Bag