If you’re in the market for a plus size bum bag, our recommendations are definitely with the Walk the Walk bag, and the Boohoo quilted bag. The bum bag has shaken its slightly frumpy, ‘practical’ reputation to become a popular alternative to a handbag for many occasions. The number of compartments and the overall size of a good bum bag is up to you, although we recommend making sure you nab one with at least one internal zipped pocket to keep items like cash, cards and keys easily accessible. It's all in the details when it comes to accessorising your looks, our line-up of plus size accessories has you covered for any occasion.

Although we love the black bag for its versatility, the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is also available in a range of different colours too, so your bum bag can be as muted or as loud as you want it to be - electric lemon, anyone?

Dakine’s bum bags come in a wide range of colours and patterns, so why not get one each for all the family?

Size: Perhaps some of the cost of the bag is in the length of the strap available, as this bag proudly boasts about the 200cm strap – which is just under 79 inches! Opt for a sporty vibe with a plain cap from our range of hats or update your go-to make up routine with our beauty range. Just like its iconic backpacks, Eastpak’s bum bags feature a resilient polyester exterior, available in a range of colours. While we like that you can go up to 62 inches with this bag, we don’t love that you have to pay extra for the privilege.

At the very minimum you should be able to fit in your bank cards, keys, phone, and other out-and-about essentials like a small bottle of hand sanitiser. Keeping hydrated is essential when out running, and this clever bum bag from MyCarbon has a handy water bottle holder that can be tucked away when not needed. While the black nylon exterior might not win any style awards, the reflective strips are a useful safety feature, and the waterproof exterior will keep your valuables dry. Doggone Good’s Rapid Rewards pouch and belt features a roomy main compartment for holding dog treats as well as a rear pocket to keep your phone and keys safe.

Bum bags are useful for keeping your passport and phone to hand at the airport, and the Hip Pack from Dakine is stylish enough that you’ll be happy to wear it on holiday too. Measure around the slimmest part of your natural waistline - above your navel and below your ribcage. The next contender is the Gürteltaschen bum bag, which is available in a rustic brown and has multiple zippable compartments. Once you start enjoying the convenience of a good bum bag you’ll never want to stop using one, and we love this option from Lululemon for its everyday versatility.

There’s plenty of room for all your essentials as well as interior and rear zip pockets to keep valuables safe. We like its simple, stylish exterior and roomy pockets for a useful handbag alternative that works for both practical tasks and more dressy occasions. The name ‘bum bag’ might be a bit misleading, as the current trend is to wear it sash-like across your chest. Whether you wear yours boldly across your body or stick to the conventional way of clipping it round your waist, there’s no denying that bum bags are incredibly useful.

Bum bags are a popular fashion item right now, which means you’ll find them for sale pretty much everywhere. Alice Cruickshank is a content creator, with experience covering topics from parenting, business, fashion, and environmentalism.We know that the best reviews are the ones written honestly and independently so we made sure we included bags loved by Mumsnet users at the top of our list.