If you’re like most of us, you probably don’t have an extensive stash of sparkly little party clutches and evening bags at the ready. During 11 months of the year, that’s not such a big tragedy, but then December comes around and hits us like a ton of bricks with its seemingly endless stream of evening get-togethers. Office parties, family gatherings, that invitation from your weird neighbor that you accept because you think there will be good liquor. That’s not to mention the things you actually want to do with your friends, and all of this calls for party bag options. A girl’s gotta have options.
As we are wont to do, we did the dirty work of scouring Internet retailers for their best fete-ready handheld handbags, and we came up with 20 that will elevate outfits of all kinds. These bags start at $45 and range from traditional party options to the decidedly non-traditional, so there’s sure to be something below that will fit both your budget and personal style. Now you just have to get to work on those RSVPs.
Kotur Gold Shell Minaudiere
$950 via Intermix
Christian Louboutin Mina Spiked Clutch
$1,895 via Neiman Marcus
Milly Avril Iridescent Minaudiere Clutch
$255 via Bloomingdale’s
Sondra Roberts Feathers Clutch
$115 via Bloomingdale’s
ASOS Embellished Pearl Clutch
$64 via ASOS
ASOS Holographic Clutch
$45 via ASOS
Coach Jeweled Madison Zip Clutch
$458 via Coach
Jimmy Choo Charm Holographic Clutch
$995 via Net-a-Porter
Valentino Rockstud Calf Hair Pouch
$1,695 via Neiman Marcus
Alexander McQueen Embroidered Velvet Knuckle Duster Clutch
$2,995 via Neiman Marcus
Kara Ross Electra Splatter Lizard Clutch
$1,570 via Neiman Marcus
Rafe Alicia Lucite Box Clutch
$395 via Neiman Marcus
Glint Glimmer Resin Clutch
$58 via Nordstrom
Kate Spade All That Glitters Emanuelle Frame Clutch
$328 via Nordstrom
Jonathan Adler Electra Bond Clutch
$298 via ShopBop
Oscar de la Renta Crown Goa Clutch
$2,250 via Oscar de la Renta
Charlotte Olympia Gold Scent Clutch
$1,565 via Moda Operandi
ZAC Zac Posen Claudette Multi Tassel Clutch
$325 via ShopBop
Clare Vivier Flat Printed Nubuck Clutch
$195 via Net-a-Porter
Marni Crystal Embroidered Wristlet Pochette
$900 via Neiman Marcus
