The clutch. We cannot say enough good things about this eponymous little sister of the handbag world. But diminutive they are not. Clutches are a way to bring variety, chutzpah and trend into your handbag wardrobe. To put it in perspective, you DATE a clutch; you COMMIT to a handbag. Ladies commit to their handbags mainly because it’s a chore to constantly change them out. Rarely do you see someone swap out their handbag every day. But a clutch, well, that’s a different story. Because a clutch is small, you can’t pack all of your necessary survival items, plus all of your other unnecessary-but-really-want-them items into it. They simply won’t fit. So a clutch can be switched out every day, heck, twice a day, if you are really brazen, simply because it’s a cinch to do. They’re easy, yes, but don’t hold that against them.
Also because of their transient nature, clutches are a fun way to spice up your handbag wardrobe. Whereas you might not buy a bright or multicolored handbag because it wouldn’t match everything or every situation, a clutch is a one-shot deal. Make a statement with your clutch. Go a little crazy. Doesn’t matter; you can ditch the clutch after a big night on the town. Your secret is safe with us!
If you’re ready to live a little, here are 15 great clutches found at local stores:
BRIGHT AND STRIPED
Striped blue linen with orange foldover handle from Shiraleah, sold at Work the Metal for $65
Straw navy and white clutch with pink trim at Cartwheels for $25
Orange clutch with built-in wallet by Paul, available at Circe for $395
J. McLaughlin’s Kelly Clutch in Coral Zebra for $185 | Image credit: J. McLaughlin
This leather Vivi Clutch at Dress & Dwell also comes in rose, beige and black for $48. Image credit: Dress & Dwell
NEUTRAL (with texture)
This DVF Metallic Cork Clutch can be purchased at Rodeo Drive for $218 or at their new online store. Image credit: Rodeo Drive
Ceri Hoover foldover zippered clutch in rust suede, available at Clodhoppers for $198
Leather Hobo clutch with wallet built in at Scout for $98
Hammitt fringed clutch with detachable strap at Rodes for $325
Tortoise clutch at Colonial Designs for $90
FLORAL
Handmade clutch made from upcycled leather at Revelry for $74
Ted Baker floral- and bird-themed clutch at Serendipity for $138
PATTERNED
Beaded black, white and orange clutch from Dandelion for $62
Cloth foldover clutch hand woven in Guatemala at Gifthorse for $78 | Made by the fair trade organization mercadoglobal.org
Fabric woven clutch at Urban Outfitters for $39
With so many choices to match whatever you desire, we think it’s time to put yourself out there again. There are a lot of fish in this sea!
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