The Best Clutch Purses
The clutch purse is a unique little accessory that's intended mainly for events, weddings, and special occasions as a pretty-yet-practical fashion statement, or as the final touch to a dressed-up outfit. While not necessarily ideal for everyday use due to its limited carrying space, a petite clutch still has its moments to shine. Here you'll find a few of our favorite picks for clutches that are pretty, versatile, and practical for carrying your most essential items.
What to Look For
In our search for the best clutch purses, we made sure to scout out options with style, durability, convenience, fair prices, and comfortable materials. Our favorite was the evening clutch from Milisente since this beautiful floral design proves as practical as it is fashionable. But for those that want a more versatile look, you can’t go wrong with FashionPuzzle’s clutch, which matches just about any outfit you pair it with. For more of our in-depth reviews, read on.
Milisente Evening Clutch
Make heads turn
This charming floral clutch is ideal for a glamorous night out or for making you the stylish wedding guest everyone notices. Its size is not too confining, leaving enough room for most phone sizes, as well as a few small, essential items. For those who aren’t as keen on pink, the bag comes in 15 colors altogether, with the floral elements remaining the same and the bag color itself changing to a variety of shades to match any bridesmaid dress or other formal attire.
Pros:
- We love the classy and sophisticated design of this clutch, including the beautiful felt flowers.
- The main purse material is made of PU plastic, so it’s easy to wipe down and even offers some water resistance.
- The flowery design would especially complement formal wear at a wedding.
Cons:
- Without gentle use, the floral attachments may come loose.
FashionPuzzle Envelope Clutch with Crossbody Chain
Coming in clutch
Undoubtedly the most spacious of these picks, this beautiful and sophisticated clutch is a highly versatile choice. This envelope clutch features a sturdy gold chain intended to turn the purse into a crossbody bag, and its more ample compartment makes it more practical than the average clutch for everyday use. The bag has several card slots in the interior, as well as 2 open pockets and a large zippered pocket. While no clutch is ever really “roomy,” this beautiful option comes about as close as it can get.
The bag has a magnetic closure and is made of faux leather and gold-colored hardware. Better yet, this style comes in over 30 color options, including classic colors, vibrant colors, and even a few crocodile leather style patterns.
Pros:
- We love that there are tons of color options to choose from, allowing us to perfectly match our clutch to our favorite outfit.
- This clutch is a little larger than others, offering plenty of room for storing a phone and other small items.
- While it’s designed to be slung from the shoulder, it just as easily doubles as a crossbody bag.
Cons:
- The chain may be too short for taller people.
Aitbags Soft Leather Clutch
Evergreen style
Here’s another ideal choice for those who like their clutch purse a bit on the bulkier side. This beautiful bag is made from ultra-soft faux leather and also features a chain-style crossbody strap to increase the versatility of the piece. The larger pocket in this clutch will fit most phones, though some of the largest models will still likely be too large. The interior is carefully designed to create the most logical storage space, with two interior compartments, four credit card slots, an interior zippered pocket, and an exterior zippered pocket. This clutch truly maximizes both effortless style and functionality.
Pros:
- This clutch comes with tons of pockets and storage space, allowing us to keep all of our stuff nice and organized.
- The soft, supple faux leather material feels really high quality.
Cons:
- The chain seems somewhat delicate, so be careful how you handle it.
Nodykka Envelope Style Evening Clutch
The price is right
This final pick is an exceptional option for evening wear that won’t break the bank. It features a more formal “night-out” style, with the sophisticated (magnetically closed) envelope flap and slim, short-chain. The bright red is an eye-catching statement color, but if it doesn’t match your dressed-up look, they have several other options, including some velvet styles and others embellished with rhinestones.
The material on this particular clutch is faux leather, and the strap is not a full crossbody but rather a detachable carrying strap you may choose to use or remove. The bag is also fairly large, in terms of the average clutch, and will fit smaller phones, as well as other petite essentials like credit cards and makeup. Unlike some of the others which feature several pockets and zipped sections, this one has a small interior side pocket and one main open compartment.
Pros:
- We love the affordable price.
- With several different colors and two different materials to choose from, you’re sure to find a version that’s right for you.
- This is a great option for upscale events and weddings.
Cons:
- Be careful not to overfill it, as the magnetic lid may be difficult to close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a clutch purse hold my phone and wallet?
That depends entirely on the size of your phone and wallet, as well as the size of the purse. If you have a large phone model, chances are that few clutch purses will have enough space for your phone. And unless you use a tiny wallet, most probably won’t hold that either. Clutches are intended to be both a fashion statement and to hold the bare minimum items you need: credit cards, cash, makeup, lipstick, mints, and other small night-out necessities. This is also why many include credit card slots for safer storage. Before you buy any clutch, check the dimensions against the dimensions of your phone to ensure that it will fit with enough wiggle room.
When is a clutch used instead of a traditional purse?
Typically they’re ideal choices for weddings, date nights, upscale events, and other occasions at which you’d like to carry some makeup and other items without ruining an elegant look with a large, distracting purse.
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