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Balance the delicate dress with a pair of bold tassel earrings by Sophie Buhai and a chainmail shoulder bag from Calvin Klein Collection; both works of art in their own right.—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026 Learn your lesson from this travel writer’s unfortunate experience and protect yourself from pickpockets with the help of this now-$32 anti-theft mini shoulder bag.—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 Layering is key here, so add a lightweight mac (or a blazer), a pair of loafers (or low-heeled boots), and a chic work tote (or a smaller shoulder bag) to keep it smart.—India Roby, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026 In fact, Garner was recently spotted at the airport wearing a pair of Brooks sneakers with jogger pants, a spring-ready jacket, and a catch-all shoulder bag.—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag