One question we get a lot is "What the difference between the Crissy Crossbody and the Elise Crossbody?"
Here's an in depth breakdown of the difference between the two similarly sized bags to help you decide what's best for your preferences and taste!
Overview of Features
| Full Crossbody | Normal Purse | ||
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Waterproof YKK Zippers |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
|
External Material |
High Quality Rubber Backed Nylon |
High Quality Microfiber Vegan Leather |
Varies |
|
Clasps on Zippers |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
|
Locking Straps |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
|
Reinforced Straps |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
|
360° Slash-Resistant Lining |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
|
RFID Blocking built in Wallet (8 Card Slots & Bill Slot) |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
|
Zipper Pocket |
✓ |
✓ |
Varies |
|
Wall Pockets |
✓ |
— |
Varies |
|
External Slip Pocket |
— |
✓ |
Varies |
|
D-Ring to Attach Key Leash |
✓ |
✓ |
Varies |
|
Dimensions |
8.5” x 6.5” x 2.5” |
8.5" x 5.5" x 3" |
Varies |
|
Weight |
11.8 oz without strap |
11.5 oz without strap |
Varies |
As you can see, both bags are very similar! No matter which way you go, you can rest assured that you'll have all of the amazing features Arden Cove is known for!
The main difference you'll see is the material of the outside, organizational pockets, and the size. Let's talk about each in more depth:
Size
The bags are very similar in size, but they do differ slightly.
The Elise Crossbody is lightly shorter while being a bit wider. Keep in mind that the Full Crossbody is two compartments and tapers more at the top like a more trapezoid shape, so if we consider just the interior, Elise is wider and roomier!
Material
This is the biggest difference in terms of looks. The Elise Crossbody is made of a Microfiber Vegan Leather which is really smooth and high quality. While not as water resistant as the rubber backed nylon on the Full Crossbody, the material is luxe feeling and if you love the look it might be the reason to go for it!
Organization & Pockets
The Full Crossbody has two compartments while the Elise has one main zipper compartment and one open slip pocket in the back.
The zipper on the Elise does also zip all the way down the wall so you can open it wider to easily see inside. Just standing alone, the Full Crossbody is less open than the Elise.
You can of course see everything in the Full Crossbody but you might want to pull the sides wider to get a better view.
Wallet
Both are easy to use but positioned slightly differently. On the Elise the wallet is in the interior wall facing you, while on the Full Crossbody you open the front compartment and look at it from the top (facing the other way).
Both have 8 card slops and a bill pocket. They are both RFID-blocking, perfect for credit cards and passports.
Zipper Pocket
Both have zipper pockets on the same back side of the wall. There is a bit more overhang of material on the Elise so the pocket is better suited for items less often reached for but more secured in place.
Back Slip Pocket
The Full Crossbody has two wall pockets which the Elise does not, while the Elise has an external slip pocket on the back. This pocket does not have any zipper so it is not going to provide extra protection, but it is a very convenient place for often reached for items like tickets, bus cards, or hand sanitizer. It even fits phones and passports if you need to stash them for a minute between counters at the airport! Just keep in mind it's not as secure as putting them inside the zipper compartments.
Colors
The Full Crossbody has been our flagship bag for years, so we've had the time and funds to really add some wonderful colors and even do some limited edition colors!
The Elise Crossbody comes in four colors.
Zipper Clasps
On the Elise Crossbody, there are two zipper pulls so you can open it in either direction as far as you want. One is a clasp and the other is a pull with a hole that you push the clasp onto.
On the Full Crossbody, the clasps will hook on the the same D-ring as the straps.
Straps
A strap is included for both of the bags, and you can choose the style. Pick from a slash resistant faux leather strap, a wide faux leather strap, chain strap with shoulder pad, or jacquard strap.
Both can work with any of our Arden Cove straps.
Here are all the options for the Crissy Full Crossbody with photos.
Here are all the options for the Elise Crossbody with photos.
Double check the size guide to make sure the strap will work for you.
What fits inside
Both bags fit similar sized objects, since the are similar in length and height. They both fit kindle paperwhites, iPad mini, 16.9 oz water bottle (horizontally).
Here are some packing videos for example:
If you have any other questions, leave a comment or Email support@ardencove.com and we'll get back to you!
Hi Margaret! Thanks for your suggestions :)
Stretch goal colors – offer hardware in silver on gun metal black, and bag in a true, bright, red. Good luck!
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