I’ll admit it — I thought I had hit peak “bag ownership” somewhere around my fourth crossbody purchase. But then the Dagne Dover Bennie Day Sling waltzed into my life like it had been watching me juggle my phone, keys, dog treats, and dignity, and decided to stage an intervention.
This thing is supposedly one of their lightest neoprene bags yet, which sounds like a throwaway marketing line until you realize it’s true. It’s so light I briefly worried I’d left it at home — until I remembered it was strapped across my chest like some stylish, functional seatbelt for adulthood. The magic is in the dual-pocket design: a soft, cushy neoprene pouch up front for your precious items (phone, cash, the lip balm you can’t live without) and a wipeable back pouch for the stuff you pretend you’re not carrying (crumbly dog biscuits, gum wrappers, or whatever you panic-bought at the gas station).
The strap is long enough to wear crossbody or at the waist, which is excellent because apparently, I can’t commit to just one style. The elastic loops that manage excess strap length make me feel like I’m winning at life — or at least at bag-wearing. Inside, you’ve got three card slots because apparently, wallets are a thing of the past, and a 100% vegan build. After all, no one wants their “cute little sling” to come with a side of guilt.
Of course, it’s not perfect. The Bennie Sling is small. Like, “you better not be someone who carries their entire bathroom cabinet around” small. It’s the bag equivalent of that friend who shows up with just their phone and says, “I’ll borrow whatever I need.” But if you can live within its limits — and, you know, make peace with leaving your emergency sweater behind — it’s a ridiculously convenient companion for errands, dog walks, and pretending you’re effortlessly put together.
It comes in Onyx, Dark Moss, Dune, Daylight, and Washed Lilac, so you can pick the shade that best matches your aura (or your sneakers). I went with something neutral so I could wear it every day without thinking. And honestly? I think it’s judging me less than my other bags ever did.