How to Use shoulder bag in a Sentence

shoulder bag

noun
  • Here, a guest added to her base with suede boots and a black shoulder bag.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Sick of lugging a hefty shoulder bag out on the town?
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Try the trend in a more subtle way with this bright red shoulder bag.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • This half-moon shoulder bag is my leather go-to for the summer.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
  • It can be worn as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or even a waist bag as well.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Sling a shoulder bag over the number and take it to new heights with glossy pumps.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Pair this dress with kitten heels and a shoulder bag for a look that will turn heads.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The strap can even be doubled to shorten it to a shoulder bag.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The strap can even be doubled to shorten it to a shoulder bag.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Each is handcrafted and can be worn as a hand or shoulder bag.
    — Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Style yours with a denim skirt, a pair of heeled boots, and a black leather shoulder bag.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 July 2024
  • Use it as a fanny pack around your waste, a shoulder bag or handbag.
    — Outdoor Life, 4 May 2020
  • The mom of three also added a long black cardigan and black shoulder bag.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Even her stiletto boots and shoulder bag bore the plaid pattern.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Keep scrolling to see even more shoulder bags available at Quince.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to see even more shoulder bags available at Quince.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Finish off the look with a simple black leather clutch or shoulder bag.
    — Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Complete the look with low-denier tights, a black pointy-toe pump, and a shoulder bag.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2025
  • The handles are long enough to carry as a shoulder bag, even over a bulky puffer coat or sweater.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2024
  • This year, there are tons of new styles out there for crossbody bags, totes, satchels, shoulder bags, and more.
    — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Get any kind of bag, like totes, crossbody bags, shoulder bags, duffel bags and so many more.
    — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The cost per wear of an easygoing black shoulder bag is next to nothing.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The weapon was designed to fit inside a backpack or a shoulder bag.
    — Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Add a pair of chunky loafers with a mini shoulder bag to accessorize.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The totes come with a zippered pouch and are also easy to carry as a shoulder bag.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The styles varied from brown and beige canvas shoulder bags to gray leather purses.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Choose between a slouchy suede Madewell tote or a stylish Coach shoulder bag.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Wear with a classic black loafer and a shoulder bag for that off-duty model vibe.
    — Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Style the button-down options below with knee-high boots and a leather shoulder bag.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Find a variety of structures, from the suede hobo, to the tote and shoulder bag.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

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