While the carefree days of summer are winding down, it’s clear the mini-bag is one trend that will continue into the fall season. While nylon waistbags remain hugely popular, labels are beginning to miniaturize all sorts of silhouettes from crossbody bags to backpacks and clutches, all of which are being offered in fall appropriate colors and fabrications.
More than just a resting place for your phone, mini bags function as a fun, statement-making accent piece, sort of like a fun piece of candy but with a strap and no calories. All that and they’re a lot less expensive than their bigger-sized sisters.
Check out some of our favorites below and click on images to visit the stores selling them.
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 2 Other Stories: black drawstring bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/other-stories-drawstring-leather-pouch-mini-bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 3 Cecile et Jeanne: Cafe de Flor bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/other-stories-green-bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 4 Andrea Bergart x Nike: WNBA basketball clutch](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/andrea-bargart-WNBA-Clutch-mini-bag-1024x679.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 5 Balenciaga: extra-small kitten camera bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/balenciaga-kitten-bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 6 Henri Bendel: pyramid mini bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Henri-bendel-pyramid-mini-bag-red-877x1024.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 7 Jacquemus: top handle bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jacquemuc-mini-bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 8 Loewe: elephant mini bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Loewe-Elephant-Mini-Bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 9 Mademe x LeSportsac: mini backpack](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mademe-mini-bag-cross-body-yelloworange.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 10 MM6 Maison Margiela: candy wrapper clutch](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Maison-Margiela-needwomenco.-crinkled-leather-minibag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 11 Melody Ehsani: La Camo crossbody bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/melody-ehsani-LA-CAMO-mini-bag-1024x1024.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 12 Nana-Nana: A5 clear mini-bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nananana-A5-clear-mini-bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 13 Converse x Hello Kitty crossbody bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/urbanoutfitters-Converse-X-hello-kitty-mini-bag--683x1024.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 14 Fila mini crossbody bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/urbanoutfitters-Fila-Mini-Bag.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 15 Zara telephone bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Zara-telephone-mini-bag-red-916x1024.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 16 Dimepiece: Equality accessories pouch](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dimepiece-Equality-Accessories-Clutch.jpg)
![Adorable Hands-Free Mini Bag Options That Are Not A Waistbag 17 Telfar: small tan shopping bag](https://snobette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/telfar-shopping-bag.jpg)