Should “fanny packs” or cross body packs be in your casual wardrobe?

In 1990, when I started my federal law-enforcement career, fanny packs were all the rage. For practical reasons, I liked them, because you could carry a concealed firearm. They eventually, by the mid 90s, got to be really fancy. Leather versions, all sorts of designer versions, and what not. I’ve noticed within the last couple years they seem to have made a comeback. Not as flamboyant as in the 90s, but they are definitely back with Millennials and Gen Z. Even more popular though and sometimes very stylish are the crossbody bags, which seem to have been adopted by some big name designer houses. I particularly notice them when I am overseas or in Las Vegas. Not sure if I like the idea of a crossbody bag as something I want to wear, although I have thought about getting one when recently in Italy. What do you guys think about either fanny packs or crossbody bags being part of your fashion ensemble?

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