17 Bags Just Begging to be Carried to a Holiday Party This Season (and Beyond)

Party bags are a tricky subject, no matter the time of year or occasion. Although bag lovers are generally not super price-sensitive (by definition, you can’t really be in the market for a $2,000 accessory and be accurately described as “price-sensitive”), everyone likes to feel like they’re getting a good value, and special occasion bags are just that–for special occasions.

Most of us end up buying a party bag sooner or later, though, and right now is the perfect time of year to do it–not only are there plenty of available options that will be useful for years to come, but any party bag you buy at the moment will probably get taken out for at least a few spins before the first of the year, so it’ll feel less like something you bought and immediately put on a shelf in your closet. And then, every time you take it out in the future, you’ll be glad you’re prepared.

Naturally, we have some suggestions. (We always have suggestions.)

Ashlyn’d Silver Clutch
$635 via Shopbop

Bottega Veneta Crocodile Elongated Knot Clutch
$4,750 via Neiman Marcus

Clare V Bow Clutch
$235 via Net-a-Porter

Edie Parker Dani Clutch
$1,046 via Neiman Marcus

Jimmy Choo Cloud Embellished Clutch
$4,950 via Net-a-Porter

Kate Spade Dress the Part Fan Clutch
$348 via Neiman Marcus

Mansur Gavriel Mini Moon Clutch
$295 via Barneys

Mulberry Lily Mini Metallic Bag
$575 via Net-a-Porter

Oscar de la Renta Bow Clutch
$1,390 via Net-a-Porter

Prada Small Velvet Flap Crossbody Bag
$1,500 via Neiman Marcus

Roger Vivier Evening Micro Crystal Buckle Chain Bag
$1,675 via Saks

Saint Laurent Sequined Emmanuelle Baby Bucket Bag
$1,650 via Neiman Marcus

Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Vara Crossbody Bag
$1,150 via Neiman Marcus

The Row Happy Hour 7 Mink Shoulder Bag
$1,590 via Neiman Marcus

The Row Mini Metallic Snakeskin Tassel Wristlet
$1,590 via Neiman Marcus

Valentino Glam Lock Bag
$4,075 via Net-a-Porter

Zhuu Metal Saddle Bag
$165 via Shopbop