| Clutch purses are extremely hot right now. Purses | | | | soft cased, metallic cased, and multi-colored cloth or |
| seem to change in style and fabric every year with | | | | beads. Of course, the silver clutch purse remains the |
| other fashions. But for some reason, clutch purses | | | | classic evening bag, and probably will remain so for |
| never really go out of style completely, and these cute | | | | quite some time. |
| and often stunning classics are very popular at the | | | | Here are some of the more popular styles of clutch |
| moment. | | | | purses we see today: |
| Purses can come in many different flavors from | | | | Convertible Clutches - The purses are extremely |
| hobos, buckets, saddlebags, backpacks, shoulder bags, | | | | practical. You can morph from clutch, to tote, to |
| and many many more. All of these purses are | | | | shoulder bag quite easily. If you can't afford a designer |
| designed for different occasions and to hold different | | | | price tag, there are many convertible clutches available |
| types and amounts of your things. So what does a | | | | at reasonable prices. |
| women do if she needs to carry just a few essentials, | | | | Hard Case Clutch - This style takes on a retro type |
| but not quite enough for a trip out of town? She | | | | look and usually has a sleek satin or silk appearance. |
| reaches for her favorite clutch purse and is happily on | | | | They make excellent evening purses, or for occasions |
| her way. She knows the clutch will suit her needs | | | | that do not quite require formal attire, but you still want |
| perfectly while putting the finishing touches on her | | | | to look dressy. One trendy take on the hard case is a |
| outfit. | | | | metallic looking crystal ball. These are very unique and |
| You don't often see clutch purses on an everyday | | | | you would need just the right outfit and carriage to pull |
| basis, because these purses are not intended to be | | | | this one off! |
| used all the time. The clutch is a situational purse for | | | | Metallic Clutches - These metallic clutches are |
| those times when you are carrying very little. The | | | | extremely popular right now. The metal finish gives |
| name, clutch purse, is quite appropriate because these | | | | these bags a bit of glamorous look, but they are quite |
| purses are carried by clutching them with the hand. | | | | at home in more relaxed settings. Extremely tough and |
| Some have a detachable chain or leather strap so | | | | durable, the metallic clutch can endure quite a beating. |
| that the purse can be slung around the shoulder and | | | | The Mini Clutch - While not being very practical, they |
| hung off to the side if you get tired of holding it. | | | | more than make up for in style. They barely have |
| Purses have been around since over five thousand | | | | enough room for your keys, lipstick, and some change. |
| years, from what we can tell. Very early on cultures | | | | You could consider the mini clutch as fashionable arm |
| realized that small bags could be useful for carrying | | | | candy, and the perfect way to round out any cute |
| money and valuables, and thus, purses became very | | | | outfit. There are basically two styles to choose from, |
| popular with both men and women. They were worn | | | | the traditional mini, and the super thin crayon clutch. |
| on the belts of men, and women carried them around | | | | Over Sized Clutch - The popularity of giant handbags |
| as bags. It wasn't until the early 1800s that we see the | | | | has spilled over to the design of the over sized clutch. |
| forerunner of what we would consider a clutch purse. | | | | They satisfy the impracticality of the traditional clutch |
| Women carried what were called reticules, which she | | | | purse and allow you to carry your normal load. The |
| would carry her handkerchief, and perhaps some | | | | over sized clutch is quite popular now in animals prints |
| blotting paper and money. This style eventually evolved | | | | such as zebra, tiger, and leopard. |
| into what we now know as the clutch purse. | | | | The Silver Clutch Bag - Here is the timeless classic, the |
| The clutch purse comes in a variety of styles, colors, | | | | ever elegant and beautiful silver clutch purse. This is |
| adornments, and sizes. They can be seen in | | | | the bag to wear at your formal dinner event, and no |
| department stores in every shape imaginable. They | | | | evening gown is quite complete unless it is adorned |
| can be seen as little square boxes, heart shapes or | | | | with a silver clutch. This bag never goes out of style, |
| triangles, finished with beads, satin, or brocade. They | | | | and it is a necessary part of your wardrobe arsenal. |
| can be fastened with loops, tassels, or other ornate | | | | That special clutch purse is all you need to put the |
| decorations. They can be covered with calf skin. satin, | | | | finished touches on whatever you choose to wear. |
| patent leather, metal, or vinyl. They can be hard cased, | | | | |