HOW TO WEAR A CLUTCH BAG

How to wear a clutch bag.  Did you ever think there would be a blog written about this?  A clutch bag is a very simple handbag, and it is constantly in the fashion pages of magazines and web stores.  Clutch bags are great; they are purposeful and they are always suggested for weddings and for dinners out.  So, is this the only time you can carry a clutch bag?  The Clutch NY team thought that this topic would make a great blog; to talk about how to actually wear a clutch bag.

We came up with 4 easy steps on “How To Wear a Clutch Bag” and have sited them for you here:

1-Wedding and Dinners:  This is an obvious.  Clutch bags are always suggested for these events because they are considered “special occasion ” bags. True, but not necessarily ALWAYS true. Clutches are perfect for events such as these because they are easy to put on the table and to carry in the palm of your hand or under your arm without being obtrusive.  Imagine carrying a big tote to an evening event? Ugh! So cumbersome , those big bags just get in the way.  What really makes a clutch work for special events, is that they do not obstruct a really great outfit.  We have decided that is probably the number one reason a woman carries a clutch to a special event.  Her outfit will dominate.

2-Business Appts. with a Brief: This is the one big MISTAKE women make; not carrying a clutch with them when they go on business appointments.  And why not?  Well, let us tell you why you should.  It looks a lot more tailored carrying a clutch with a brief than carrying some shoulder bag with a brief and your suit.  Think about it-no straps, flaps, cross body harnesses.  Just simplicity that does not get  in your way.  Just to give you a helpful hint: the Lunch Bag from Clutch NY is absolutely perfect in this role.

3-Out for the Day: Ever considered just leaving the house for lunch or  running errands during your day with a clutch bag?  Well, why not?  Check out the very fashionable woman we spotted heading to a fashion show in NYC carrying a patent clutch.  Now, doesn’t she look smart and sophisticated?  That clutch looks like it can go anywhere.  Why?  Because it is so unobtrusive.  She is casually carrying the bag with her and it looks great.  It adds simple sophistication to her look and really, to her day all around.  Think about adding a clutch to your jeans, turtle neck cashmere and leather jacket or to knee high boots, leggings and a wooly herringbone coat.  Clean, easy and sophisticated.  And you do not have to be concerned about keeping the strap on your shoulder all day long.

4-Traveling: Nothing more clever than traveling with a clutch bag.  Pack the carry-on or tote, then put your important items, like passport, wallet, cell phone and small make-up bag in your clutch bag and put that clutch bag inside the tote.  Wow!  Now you can easily and safely access all the important MUST HAVE items in the safety of your clutch bag.  And still have the affordable spacious luxury of a carry-on or other piece of hand baggage.  Then when at your destination, your clutch is ready to go out for the evening or to that special event you traveled there for.

We LOVE Clutch Bags!

And WE love giving you helpful hints on how to Carry It around…

so, Keep it Clutch!

The Clutch NY TEAM