"Is that what I think it is?" A colleague laughed at lunch today. I looked down at my newest pandemic accessory, a black, zippered, around-the-waist bag... also known as a fanny pack. I've brought back the 1980's staple as a hands-free way to always have important things on my person while at school. It was suggested by a public health professional in a seminar I attended, and I ran with the idea. I have been getting a lot of questioning glances since I've begun rocking the fanny pack. At first, I was a little embarrassed, questioning if the convenience was really worth the side-eye... but after a few days, the verdict is in. The function is worth the fashion misstep. I always have pockets now, and I never set my phone or keys down on questionable surfaces. I always have the pandemic essential hand sanitizer and hand lotion on my person... and I have an extra mask in there too. Who knows what else might make its way into the fanny pack eventually? It's FAN-tastic. At the end of our outdoor lunch, another colleague momentarily misplaced her mask. I reached into the fanny pack and pulled out my extra, fresh disposable one, "I have one here if you need it! Don't diss the fanny pack!" |
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Alice Garza
3/12/2021 05:38:10 pm
YES! I've also been using a fanny pack, but now it hangs from my cart instead. I travel to classrooms and have started using a microphone. I wrap the speaker around my waist because I'm short, so if I hang it around my neck, it's too close to the mic. There's no space left for the fanny pack, but it has been one of the best fashion comebacks. Function over fashion FTW.
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3/12/2021 06:31:18 pm
I love this idea! I might have to go buy one this weekend!
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Ellen Smith
3/13/2021 05:22:48 pm
Love this - I am wearing a shoulder bag - it holds the radio and cell phone as well! Great to see you!
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Joanne Mann
3/14/2021 06:41:19 am
You are definitely rocking it and just may set a new trend. My Guatemalan-patterned fanny pack from the 90’s is long gone.
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Megan McCormick
3/20/2021 03:45:54 pm
I am impressed! I remember people started buying fanny packs last spring/summer for easy walking but never did I think to buy one for school- it truly would be so useful. I also loved this line, "At first, I was a little embarrassed, questioning if the convenience was really worth the side-eye... but after a few days, the verdict is in. The function is worth the fashion misstep." A fashion success to me!
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