Women's clutch

A classic clutch is a tight envelope made of various materials: be it leather, suede or velor.

This small bag holds all the essentials: phone, keys, credit card, lipstick and other little things. A clutch is necessary for these necessary little things, and, of course, to complement the style, it is indispensable at social events and business meetings.

From English, the clutch is translated as "grab", "grab" or "squeeze", such handbags are usually worn only on the hands. A clutch is either a too large wallet or a very small purse.

The history of this women's accessory dates back to the 16th century. Then there were purses, a kind of purse bags that were used exclusively for carrying money.

The rebirth of the clutch took place after the French Revolution of the late 18th century, when handbags appeared. Then a small handbag in the hands of a woman was considered good form.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the clutch was an unpopular accessory for women. It was popularized by the famous Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. The creator of the "little black dress" was also a fan of small handbags, but she always forgot them somewhere. Thanks to this problem of hers, she created models of handbags with thin straps or chains, such models were called Chanel 2.55.

In the post-war years, Christian Dior consolidated the popularity of the small handbag by presenting it in one of his collections.After that, more than one woman could not leave the house without her small handbag.

Previously, a clutch was used only as an addition to an evening outfit, nowadays such a bag is not only used: in the office, and at graduation, and for every day, and even as a travel bag. What types of clutches are there and what is each of them for?

• A clutch for every day should, above all, be roomy: you should be able to fit both a diary and a laptop into it.
• A clutch bag for everyday life should be combined with both a business suit and jeans. And, of course, such a clutch should not be cheap and of poor quality.

• A travel clutch is simply irreplaceable on the road. It will be convenient to keep everything you need close at hand: money, tickets, passport. In order not to accidentally forget it somewhere, it is better to purchase a clutch with a special strap.

• The theatrical clutch is worn only in the hand and is designed to attract attention. If you see more than one detail on a clutch, rest assured that it is theatrical. Theatrical clutch should be covered with various decorative elements: stones, beads, sequins, etc. Many accessories are not combined with such a clutch, so you can overload your image too much.

• An evening or holiday clutch should go well with the rest of the outfit: either complement it, or be an accent on it. This option is suitable for all major holidays in life: both the graduation girl and the bride.

• The classic clutch is called a small handbag. It has a rectangular shape and is made on a solid frame. The classic version of the clutch does not have a strap, external pockets, it is located strictly in the hand. They choose it as an addition to cocktail dresses.

• The clutch box has a rigid frame, due to which this type of clutch is presented in a wide variety of versions. Most often, it is found in a rectangular shape.

• A handbag with a strap, handles or a chain is simply irreplaceable. The latter came from a tube handbag, by the way, Coco Chanel was very fond of it. These types of clutches are worn either over the shoulder, on the arm, or wrapping a chain around the arm.

• A transformer clutch is an extremely practical thing: when folded it looks like an envelope, when unfolded it is a decent size handbag with a zipper. This type of clutch can be on a long strap. It can be worn to work, and in the evening - on a date.

• Clutch bag with clasp belongs to the category of vintage items. At one time it was not popular among designers, but today most fashion houses use just such a handbag in their shows. The clasp is a special vintage clasp that is sewn onto the finished clutch. It resembles two curved arms, which are fastened together with two beads, such a clutch is also called a kiss clasp. It only fits perfectly with a vintage look.

• A new youth trend today is a transparent clutch. Its plus is that it is combined with absolutely all outfits. Minus - now the people around will know what is stored in your purse. Only one more clutch, placed inside the transparent one, can save the day.

• An excellent option for a business suit would be a clutch bag. It should be chosen to match the color of the suit, so it will dilute the boring office style, emphasize your femininity and will not stand out too much. It should be borne in mind that if something happens, such a clutch is not suitable for documents.

• The boho style clutch is roomy enough. It is characterized by a variegated color with various ethnic patterns.This clutch should be worn with matching brightly colored clothing.

• A sporty clutch bag is perfect for a sporty style. Fitness lovers will appreciate this purse like no other, as it can be put into a workout bag. This way all the little things you need won't get lost in your big bag.

Today, practicality is in vogue in everything, including the types of handbags. The large size of the clutch will help you take with you not only lipstick, but also a full-fledged tablet. For such clutches, manufacturers choose soft fabrics, which visually reduces the size of the clutch, allowing even with a roomy clutch to feel like a lady with a small handbag.

There is a mini-size clutch that fits in the palm of your hand. It resembles a small box. This clutch is mainly used as an evening accessory.

Fashionable today square and round clutches are chosen by a woman who is not afraid of experiments. Feminine box bags are characterized by a strict geometric shape. These clutches are ideal for visiting an exhibition or museum. But they should be worn exclusively with inconspicuous things: a monochrome black dress, for example.

For shocking lovers, a number of brands have released heart-shaped clutches. Such a handbag will bring an element of novelty to any image and emphasize your individuality.

Leather is universal for the clutch. As a material, it fits absolutely any clothes: both daytime and evening wear. It remains only to choose the desired color and size. A leather clutch can be python, crocodile and even stingray skin. These are, as a rule, the materials of elite clutches.

Velvet, satin, velor and silk clutches are allowed to be worn only for evening dresses. The rest of the clothes are in bad form.

A fur clutch is combined only with clothes of the same color as the clutch itself. It is perfect for winter clothes made of fur or with fur inserts.

The lacquered clutch remains stylish and bright at all times. Lacquered products are suitable for business style and for everyday use. Most often, it is clutches made of this material that have a large number of colors.

A fabric clutch, like a denim bag, is most suitable for everyday outfits. It should be remembered that a denim clutch is best worn with jeans or shoes made of the same fabric.

A lace clutch is suitable exclusively for a wedding dress. Its color must be in harmony with the shade of the dress. Remember that it is he who will rivet the attention of guests, therefore, you need to choose him as carefully as possible. If the wedding dress is decorated with any decorative elements, then the clutch should have appropriate decorations.

The wooden clutch has a rectangular shape and a rigid frame. It is for those for whom the naturalness of the material is important. It can be used for everyday outfits, but do not forget that such a clutch is not the most practical one. Best of all, such a handbag will look with denim clothes.

A suede clutch will look great with leather clothing. It is advisable to select such a handbag in the color of suede shoes. Caring for it is not as difficult as it seems: just buy a special brush.

The quilted clutch was created by Coco Chanel, it is perfect for going out. Black leather quilted with rectangles, squares and circles is a real fashion accessory that is included in the list of things every woman needs.

You can sew a felt clutch or felted clutch bag yourself: there are many tutorials on how to create this type of clutch. They are more suitable for the summer season and under summer clothes. These materials are durable, so there is no doubt that such clutches will stay with you for a long time.

A clutch, like any other female accessory, should be noticeable and colorful. Ideally, the clutch contrasts in color with the main clothing.

Burgundy clutch, also called - Marsala was created only for elegant women.It is perfect for spring and fall wardrobe. It is best to use this color clutch for daily wear.

Blue and black are considered universal. It suits any style and is one of the must-haves for every girl. Such a clutch is suitable for formal meetings and for an evening dress.

A coral or green clutch will help dilute a boring office style, the main thing is that it fits well with your image in color and decor. These colors will accentuate your bright look. They are irreplaceable in an evening look.

Clutches with pictures are best combined with plain clothes or with certain elements in clothes, albeit with a different print. A good option would be if, for example, a leopard clutch is combined with leopard inserts on clothes. A clutch with a skull is perfect for the same type of accessories (earrings, bracelet, ring or chain with a skull). But the print with roses does not match with accessories. With him, you need to choose either a ring with a rose, or a clutch with it.

Gold and silver clutches will always be relevant. If you are going to buy one single clutch to go out, choose a clutch in these colors. They are accessories in themselves with a bright accent, you do not have to suffer with them and choose jewelry, you just have to choose a monochromatic dress.

A pink and turquoise handbag is a must have for the summer. It will go well with both shert and floor-length yuka in different colors and shades. Clutches of these colors are especially well combined with white clothes. This option is suitable even for a business style.

The less decorated the clutch is, the more likely it is to pick up clothes for it. Otherwise, for each handbag with a decor, you should choose clothes with the same decor. It is better not to mix decorative elements with each other.

For a clutch bag with rhinestones, sequins and stones, a dress is best suited where there will be, though small, but an element made of such decorative material.

With pearls, everything is much simpler: just put on a pearl jewelry and that's it, the perfect look is ready.

A clutch with spikes and a rivet will be appropriate only together with the same shoes or outerwear of the same type. Otherwise, it is better not to wear it, your image will look vulgar.

For a clutch with feathers and fringes, a dress with matching inserts is best suited for evening wear. With daytime clothes, everything is much more interesting. Fringe is often referred to as retro, hippie and ethnic style, so this clutch is most often referred to as summer clothing models. Like feathers and fringes, the embroidered clutch is relevant for summer. It is foolish to use such decor at other times of the year.

Better clutches, of course, are from famous brands: Louis Vuitton, Lucky Craft, Furla, Armani, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and Valentino. Such handbags are useful when you need to create a "speaking image": to emphasize your social status, for example.

One of the most popular collections of the famous Louis Vuitton brand is Monogram clutches. This is the famous monogrammed brown canvas and genuine leather trim. Clutches in a gray-blue check from Louis Vuitton are more of a spring or summer option. For the winter and autumn version, this company has a "checkerboard" in brown tones. This nonsense also has bright colors with the same famous monograms.

Lucky Craft bags are a budget option for a woman's accessory: the cheapest clutch can be purchased for only 560 rubles. At the same time, it will look like a very expensive handbag. Theatrical clutches, quilted, from crocodile leather (its analogue), from suede - what kind of options this manufacturer does not have.

Furl's clutch is rather a smaller version of a shoulder bag. The variety of colors and prints is amazing: more than 130 models. Even the most fastidious customer will find her only mini-bag among all this variety.

The main principle of the Italian company Armani is a variety of options. It is also taken into account in the production of clutches. The peculiarity of the brand is that Armani produces both handbags for women and men. So you can safely pick up the same clutches for yourself and your partner.

The peculiarity of Italian clutches from Gucci is that most of their models are equipped with a special loop and are made of genuine python leather of different colors. Such a clutch provides a huge scope for fashion experiments and will look both with jeans and with a dress.

Bottega Veneta is one of the most expensive brands on the list. Clutch models of this company are made of soft leather, which is woven according to the old weaving technique. All accessories of this company are made in Italy.

The brightest and most unusual clutches can be found on the shelves of the English brand Alexander McQueen. This designer's handbag doesn't seem to match any outfit. Quite the opposite. These are the handbags that can be worn with a business suit. By the way, the handle of the clutch in the form of four rings is the idea of ​​this particular brand.

The Valentino brand also has a noticeable design: most clutches have characteristic rivets or quilted bright material.

In any look, the main thing is accessories. What is your goal when choosing a clutch bag? Will you take it with you to work or on a date?

What size do you want your handbag? Do you only need to put lipstick in it? Or do you need the largest clutch bag? In this accessory, size matters. The handbag must match your parameters: a small clutch will be lost against the background of a curvy body.

What color should the clutch be? To determine this parameter, you should carefully look at your clothes. What color is the bulk of your outfits, choose a clutch in the same color. The same applies to materials and decorative inserts. Remember that a clutch made from rich materials will not be appropriate for a formal event.

A business image will well complement a clutch-envelope, it will fit all the necessary documents.

For an evening dress, choose a small clutch with a rigid frame. It can be either with or without a chain. An indispensable element of such a handbag is a small, barely noticeable fastener.

You can not wear clutches with a sports style of clothing.

Try not to overload your clutch - this is a sign of bad taste.

You should not combine the clutch with boots and sports shoes, it is better to use it in a set with sandals or high-heeled shoes.

The clutch should be in harmony with your whole image and it is not at all necessary to select it in the same color as your shoes.

For bright and non-standard clutch models, a solid color of pastel nail polish is suitable. With classic models, the opposite is true.

Remember the three-color rule. If you do not want to turn yourself into a parrot, you should not use more than three colors in the image. This rule applies to everything, even the color of the nails.

It should be remembered that the more complex the cut of the dress, the simpler the clutch should be. With a very complex cut of the dress, choose the simplest possible handbag. This rule applies to all evening dresses, without exception.

Black is still the color of all colors. If it is very difficult to remember all the rules for carrying a handbag, choose a black clutch. It is the perfect color for any look.

Now let's move from theory to practice. How do the clutches described by us look like together with clothes?

A transparent clutch is perfect for a red evening dress and gold sandals. It is better if you see a gold clutch inside it. Then you can wear a gold-colored jewelry on your wrist.

A turquoise clutch is suitable for a summer skirt to the floor of any color. It will look best with a skirt of the same rich color and a white top on top. The decoration can either be completely absent, or must be matched to the tone.

A bright leather convertible clutch will perfectly fit into the office style. If you decide to take a red clutch with you, it is better to paint your lips with red lipstick, but it is better to leave the color of your nails natural.

A gold or silver clutch looks good with an evening dress and jewelry of the same color. Shoes can be chosen in black.

A bright clutch will dilute the uniform color of clothes. The classic is a velvet or lacquer handbag along with black or gray clothes. This image will be appropriate only for an evening dress.