First, the big headline: you can bring a bag, but it has to be small. We’re talking practically pocket-sized. The official rule is any bag must be smaller than 5 inches by 8 inches by 1 inch. That’s roughly the size of your hand, or a very flat sandwich.
Forget your giant tote bag that doubles as a weekend suitcase. That’s a hard no. Think of it as the “clutch-only” zone. Your bag should be cute, compact, and basically just big enough for your phone, a credit card, and maybe a single piece of gum.
If you bring a bag larger than a paperback book, you’ll be sent back to your car or forced to rent a locker. Pro tip: avoid the sad walk of shame back to the parking lot. Measure your bag before you leave the house.