
If it were up to me I’d carry a clutch endlessly. I would have to figure out a way to magically shrink my essentials to fit into the compromised space – but since we now have Jetson’s-like conversations between iphones a la facetime anything’s possible, right? I digress. Clutches are the perfect outfit completer and can take the most casual head to toe ensemble and transform it into a super stylish look. If it’s a work day and you have a date or a dinner with the girls – I’d suggest throwing one into your (most likely over-sized) day bag. When it’s time to head out, leave the bulky stuff in your desk drawer – exchange your hobo, satchel or tote bag for the handheld chic one and grab what you need for the evening – cash, keys, id, phone and a touch up lip. Now how clutch is that? I’m loving these… *above photo via here

- Diane von Furstenberg leather clutch, $295, net-a-porter.com
- Zara metallic clutch bag, $35.90, zara.com
- Lizzie Fortunato envelope clutch, $733, matchesfashion.com
- Christopher Kon allison clutch, $215, shopbop.com
- Clare Viver hair calf clutch, $165, saks.com
- J.Crew colorblock convertible clutch, $218, jcrew.com
- Wendy Nichol midnight rider clutch, $518, lagarconne.com
- Marc by Marc Jacobs two tone clutch, $298, shopbop.com