Among the variety of stylish accessories available in the arsenal of every fashionista, there is one without which it is impossible to create a complete, complete look. Its name is a lady's handbag. There are a million model options, each of which has its own unique character. Let's talk about the noble features and flirtatious nature of the clutch!
Perhaps no other version of a handbag looks as elegant, pretentious and festive as a clutch. Therefore, for many seasons we have seen it on the catwalk exclusively in tandem with an evening dress or a cocktail dress. But more recently, designers High fashion expanded the boundaries of what is allowed, recommending fashionistas to take a clutch with them to a party, to the office or a walk around the city. The direction of the bow no longer matters, but the components of the outfit are under fashionable scrutiny.
The clutch is now an option for all occasions, which means it's time to learn how to wear it stylishly. Let's look at the three most common options:
1. The fashionista holds the accessory with her hand around its base, while pressing the clutch to her hip. This is true when the product is not big size, has a flat outline and a geometric shape.
2. Clutch models that have long detachable straps, as intended by the manufacturer, can be worn on the shoulder. However, designers and stylists of the fashion catwalk do not think so, calling this model of socks bad manners. But a true fashionista is allowed to ignore the rules, isn’t it?
3. The girl holds the clutch under her arm, with her arm slightly bent at the elbow. This is the best way to deal with a large accessory that is awkward to hold in your hand.
Fashion accessory texture
Modern clutches are full of feeling self-esteem. They are made mainly from luxurious, exquisite fabrics. Although, of course, more are in demand budget options, which also find a place in the wardrobes of fashionistas. For your attention, possible combinations of textures of a clutch and a lady's outfit:
Leather clutch. Suitable for outerwear with a pretense of English style - a classic coat, raincoat, trench coat. As for underwear, knitted and textile dresses, various business suits, and denim clothing are possible.
Wicker clutch. This is an accessory with a special flavor. You can support his “Russian spirit” with the help of natural fabrics - wardrobe items made of cotton or linen.
Textile clutch. Ideal for light outfits made of silk, chintz or chiffon. Works well in everyday outfits. Combines with urban, casual, glamor or retro clothing styles.
Lacquered clutch. The perfect accessory for a celebration. A combination that has been on the crest of fashion waves for centuries is this small black dress+ patent leather clutch.
A fashionable rule applies to a clutch: the more formal the occasion on which you want to use a popular accessory, the smaller it should be.
Evening out
Beautiful evening dresses, fancy suits and exquisite dresses place high demands on the shape and decoration of the clutch. Opt for an elegant accessory, palm-length, decorated with sequins or rhinestones, embroidered or appliquéd.
Gold, silver and metallic are always in fashion. An elegant product in these colors is an excellent solution for a celebration. In addition to it, you can look for stiletto heels and Jewelry to match the clutch.
An accessory for bold fashionistas is a clutch made of leopard-print fur; other unusual options are textures like alligator or python skin.
A figured clutch will also not let you down at a celebration. The variety of textures and shapes of this accessory invariably attracts the attention of others. Depending on your preferences, you can complement the look with a layered, quilted or pleated product.
Casual fashion
Being stylish and fashionable is important every day, and not just on a special occasion. Let's see what clutch options would be appropriate for school, a business lunch, or a romantic date.
Clutches have not lost their relevance for several decades. They can not only decorate an outfit, but also become the leading element of the image. If you choose the right accessory, it will become a universal addition to almost any outfit. The main thing is to take into account the laws of style.
The explanation for how to wear a clutch lies in the origin of the name of this small handbag. Its literal translation is “to grab.” Classic models need to be tightly clasped with your palm at the base and pressed against your thigh.
True, this principle depends on the specific model. Large handbags are clamped under the arm, and if the accessory is complemented by a strap, it is better to wear a clutch on a chain slung over your shoulder. This will free up your hands, and you won’t have to worry about accidentally forgetting or losing your purse.
However, convenience is far from the key point in choosing a clutch. Models with a strap are suitable mainly for everyday wear. And for going to a club or a party, it is better to prefer the “classics”.
There are no strict laws for combining an accessory with clothing. You just have to make sure that the handbag fits harmoniously into the image. But there are a few rules on how to wear a clutch correctly:
- The clutch can be worn with any outfit. The only exception is clothing in sports and folk styles.
- The shade of the handbag should be similar to the color of the clothing or, conversely, sharply contrast with it. You cannot combine similar colors from the same palette: for example, a pink dress and a burgundy clutch.
- If the clutch is of a contrasting color, it must be complemented with another accessory of the same shade. For example, a belt, scarf or shoes.
- The more small details and decorations on clothing, the less of them there should be on your handbag. And vice versa.
How to combine a clutch with clothes?
There are several basic models of clutches. Each of them will be appropriate for a specific occasion.
Classic
These include standard hand clutches without a strap, which are worn in the hand. They are made from leather in neutral colors. Their design is laconic; if there are any decorations, then there are no more than one or two. Such models are considered universal. You can wear them to the office, club or just for a walk. The highlight of these handbags is that they look great with outerwear: a raincoat or fur coat.
Modified models of classic clutches are also sold - larger and more spacious. They are suitable for business meetings, work and formal dinners. The main thing is not to stuff them too much with things, so that the accessories do not lose their shape.
Metallic
These clutches are made from leather or textiles in a shiny golden or silver color. They - best decoration evening look. These handbags themselves are quite bright, so you should combine them with laconic dresses in black or beige shades.
Multi-colored bright clutches
Suitable for any type of clothing. If the choice falls on them, you can wear a dress, jeans, or bones. You just need to take into account the color combination.
Designer
Original clutches come in a wide variety of shapes, and their decoration is limited only by the designer’s imagination. Such handbags can be in the shape of an apple, heart, flower, shell and complemented with ribbons, rhinestones, fur, embroidery, and feathers. Here you should rely only on your own taste and sense of style. The main thing is that the accessory fits harmoniously into the image.
A color scheme
When choosing a clutch, attention is also paid to its color. Even the most fashion accessory It will look awkward with the wrong outfit. Conventionally, such combinations can be divided into four groups.
Plain
The unity of style and color has recently become in demand among fashionistas. This - universal option. Moreover, it is the simplest. There is no need to spend hours sorting out possible combinations and worrying about how well clothing items and accessories fit together. It is enough to decide on the main shade and choose an outfit to match it.
Of course, you don't need to dress completely in black or white clothes. Other colors from the same or similar palette are welcome. But this should be a small touch that does not steal all the attention. Such elements are designed to emphasize the unity of the image.
In this version, the handbag will not become an independent accessory. It will only be an addition to the overall style. Here it is worth considering that its color should be completely identical to the dress. Even subtle differences of a couple of tones will become very noticeable. For example, if you take a light beige clutch with a white suit. It is ideal if others have the illusion that the materials of the products are also the same.
Leading
This option is similar to the previous one, but there is a key difference. It is designed for clothing decorated with complex patterns, patterns or numerous details.
Here you need to focus on main color in clothes. Moreover, it does not have to take up the lion’s share of the outfit. For example, if an all-white dress is decorated with a light blue collar, you need to take a turquoise clutch. Since it is precisely such a small touch that will attract attention and be considered dominant.
The same rule applies to other elements of the image: shoes, scarves, jewelry.
Contrasting
They line up using the “reverse” method. For example, to white suits the dress black handbag and vice versa. This option can transform even simple outfits. One contrasting accessory will give them a completely different look.
This method is ideal for lovers of bright handbags and discreet clothes. You don’t have to worry about what to wear with the red clutch that you liked so much in the store, and just dress in a plain suit or dress. True, it wouldn’t hurt to complement this look with shoes or a belt of the same color as the accessory.
Printed clutches
Such handbags look elegant and attractive. But it’s difficult to choose clothes to go with them. Most good option– a plain suit and a white clutch with black patterns. If the clothes also have an ornament, you need to make sure that the image does not turn out to be too “heavy”. For models with a strap or chain, short cocktail dresses that require a bright addition are suitable.
Options for combining a clutch with clothes are limited only by your imagination and sense of taste. Therefore, it is difficult to stop at just one of them. It is better to choose several universal images suitable for different occasions.
Lady's bag - must-have accessory, which emphasizes the style and character of each of its owners. Walking through the streets of the city, you can see a wide variety of bags. Some are different in style and tastefully chosen, some are completely incorrectly matched to clothing. diplomats, big leather bags, which have been especially fashionable for the last few seasons, are all types of one accessory, united under one word “bag”.
But now let's remember about the clutch - a small handbag that can hold the bare minimum of necessary things. If a woman is not in a hurry to go to work, or the latter is not associated with the need to carry bulky things, then this accessory will become stylish decoration chosen outfit.
If you go back a few decades, a clutch was then called a reticule. This type of handbag combines amazingly with any clothing, turning an ordinary one into an outfit for a stylish lady. However, for this it is necessary to properly consider what the clutch should be in each specific case.
Clutches, like everyday bags, can vary in size and appearance. It all depends on what accessory it is intended for. Undoubtedly, the most beautiful clutches are easiest to see at fashion shows, parties and social events. It is there that designer samples are presented, which are literally artistic masterpieces. For such special occasions, they most often embroider with sequins, beads, small beads, and flowers. According to generally accepted traditions, to create any design, the clutch must be made of burgundy or black material. The combination of such an exquisite accessory with a plain evening dress and well-chosen jewelry will highlight the image of any woman and turn her into an irresistible lady.
Don’t think that being a small accessory, a clutch is very inconvenient. Its design may include a handle and a thin chain that will free your hands if necessary. In addition, special compartments for cosmetics, a mirror and a mobile phone can be provided inside it. But, as a rule, the smallest and most beautiful clutches provide space only for lipstick, a phone and a small ladies’ mirror.
Based on the above, the desire to buy a clutch should be taken more seriously, since small handbags for all occasions are united under one general name. It is also necessary to decide on the material, since the style of the selected handbag will depend on it, and, importantly, its cost. For example, clutches made from python, skins of wild exotic animals, and other things look very elegant and expensive.
Let's look at the most popular models.
Boxing - it is the one chosen to attend social events and star parties. Simple shapes, small sizes, hard, crush-resistant body fit perfectly into any evening dress.
Envelope-has a clasp characteristic of an envelope and can be different sizes, depending on work and time of day. Such python clutches are especially well suited to both the office dress code and a party.
Textile clutches- varied in shape and design, but in some cases they can look much more impressive than their leather competitors.
Special attention deserve original clutches, which many designers work hard to create. Their cost sometimes amazes with the number of zeros, but the product is worth it.
Woven textile or leather fabrics are also great for creating small, neat handbags that are ideal for going out for a walk, visiting an exhibition or visiting a cafe.
To summarize, we can say that a clutch is a universal product that should certainly be present in every women's wardrobe and preferably not in single quantities.
A clutch is a small handbag designed for various women's little things, such as lipstick, powder, phone, keys. This accessory has become a part of women's lives. It can be found in combination with casual clothes, business suit and, of course, with an evening dress. How to choose an evening clutch to match your outfit? There are many nuances and variations here.
Monochrome, contrast and difference in shades
Most often, women's evening wear is a dress, so you need to figure out how to choose a clutch to go with it. The first thing you should pay attention to is the nature of the dress. If it is simple, feel free to choose a bright one, embroidered with rhinestones or sequins. 
clutch Perform the opposite action if the dress is bright. In any case, combine brightness and conciseness.
But no one will judge you for a monochrome look. When the clutch and the dress are made in the same style from the same color fabric and they are similar in texture, then those around you will definitely appreciate the elegance of the image. In this combination, it is you as a person who will attract attention, and not your accessories. Don't forget to choose matching shoes. If your evening dress is long and richly decorated, then the clutch should match it, attracting attention only with small details. It is better to choose a model without a chain, but with a bright clasp. TO plain dresses Clutches on a chain with embroidery or a pattern are suitable.
The best combination at all times will be a light dress combined with a black laconic clutch 
and vice versa. You can choose a bolder option, for example, a combination of a gray dress with a maroon clutch.
Monochrome and contrast are the two main pillars on which the choice of color for a clutch is based. But there is another option - a difference in shades. The clutch, shoes and the dress itself can be made in the same color, but different shades, differing from each other by approximately two tones. But then choose a medium-sized clutch so that this difference is noticeable.
Other options
If we talk about combining the cut of a dress with a clutch, then choose a clutch with a complex structure for a calm cut of a dress and vice versa. If we talk about the shape of the clutch, it can be rectangular (combined with a tight-fitting outfit) or in the form of a bag (combined with lush outfits).
And a few more little tricks. A patent leather clutch will suit a dress of any length. A silver and gold clutch in combination with other accessories will also go perfectly with absolutely any outfit. The clutch can also be made from
Today, a miniature women's handbag is no longer intended only for evening outings: the clutch is worn during the day, combined with trousers and jeans; moreover, this accessory has grown in size, sometimes reaching the parameters of an average bag.
Even designers have become more loyal to combining clutches with clothes and other accessories. The main thing is that everything looks harmonious together. And based on the design and size of the clutch, you can find any application.
Is it correct to carry a clutch only in your hands? Or maybe on the shoulder?
The English word clutch in Russian sounds like “grab.” It becomes clear that the handbag should be carried in your hands. A small clutch can be taken by the base, pressed against the thigh. If the thing is pretty large sizes, then the ideal option would be to carry a handbag under your arm.
Some models have chains, detachable long straps, etc. What to do in this case? If you are going to a disco or social event, remember that it still does not have a handle and keep your purse under your arm or in your hands. If you go shopping, you can use the strap (unless, of course, you go shopping in an evening dress).
- Don't forget that no matter what size your clutch is, it won't be able to fit half the things in your apartment. It should contain only the essentials: phone, keys, lipstick, mirror. A bloated bag is a sign of bad taste.
- Despite the fact that the attitude towards the clutch has changed and it can be combined with many things, sporty style it doesn't match.
- The more complex the cut and decor of your dress, the simpler the handbag should be. And vice versa.
- Very decorated models are appropriate only for special occasions.
- Stylists recommend wearing a clutch only in the summer.
What to combine a clutch with?
Of course, your handbag should be in harmony with clothes, shoes and other accessories.
Leather clutch– a universal option that matches many wardrobe items and is suitable for everyday needs and events that require a minimum of luxury. Perfect option business style– a classic jacket, trousers or pencil skirt with a clutch made of suede or leather in black, beige, white or another neutral color. This model can be combined even with outerwear - a trench coat, a fur coat or a coat.
Gold and silver clutch. A shiny handbag decorated with rhinestones and stones is intended only for an evening out. Since the accessory is already bright accent, so pay attention to dresses with a simple cut. 
Lacquer clutch– such an accessory should be worn only with things that match the style. Little black dress, stiletto heels, patent leather handbag - a win-win to go out. 
Bright clutch rich color will fit into any style. A red handbag goes perfectly with an evening dress, pink, yellow, blue will complement casual look, and will look equally good with a minidress or skinny jeans. 
Unusual shaped clutch. Today, designers have learned to come up with handbags of the most unusual shapes. Any of them is perfect for a social event. 
Envelope clutch– a spectacular accessory in shape no different from a postal envelope. This handbag can be combined with an evening dress, office and casual wear. The main rule is color. For an evening event, a bright red, silver and gold clutch is suitable. As everyday option choose a handbag made in gray, brown or black. 
A clutch will be a great addition to any outfit, the main thing is to find your own convenient option. And, of course, you shouldn’t put a lot of things in it. Keys, plastic card, mobile phone, lipstick, a mirror - perhaps this is all that is worth carrying with you in a clutch.
