Arm Candy: 10 Evening Bags to Obsess Over Now
Proof that great things come in small packages.
This fall's most covetable purses are tiny works of art. Adopt one as your very own—a colorful, personality-driven style statement in a perfect, petite package. Small enough to palm in your hand, but big on impact—these evening bags can redefine any look, from an LBD to a casual jeans-and-tee.
Michael Kors Goldie Bag
Whoever banned wearing white after Labor Day has never seen how Michael Kors does white—especially in his sleek accessories collection, where it takes on a '60s-inspired sculptural air. Go dining or dancing with this kicky little number and channel the mod generation—one of the chicest youth fashion movements, like, ever. $1390, michaelkors.com
Versace Palazzo Swarovski Clutch
Take Donatella Versace's more-is-more aesthetic and wrap it in a swathe of Swarovski crystals and you get seismic levels of glitz that humans are biologically incapable of tearing their eyes away from. Tuck it under your arm and it's like carrying around a hundred suns (or one very sparkly crystal disco ball). $3925, versace.com
Coach Embellished Tea Rose Applique Dinky Bag
Covered in abundant embroidered floral applique—along with rivets, faux pearls, and pyramid studs—this handbag is fit for evening wear. One of its most practical features is an interior snap-closure purse, to keep your vitals securely in check. $650, coach.com
Gucci GG Marmont Mini Bag
Casually slung over your shoulder, this whimsical purse is the perfect daytime shopping companion. But tuck it under your arm, or wear it with a louche vintage-inspired evening outfit, and all of a sudden you're a madcap fashion genius who couldn't be more on trend if you tried. For your eyes only: There's a hidden to-die-for cotton candy pink satin lining inside. $1790, gucci.com
Tory Burch Fleming Micro Shoulder Bag
No designer has mastered the contemporary casual status symbol quite like Tory Burch, whose gold brand plaques have become just as instantly recognizable over the past decade as insignias from fashion houses 100 years her senior. This quilted micro flap bag is tiny—and charming. It feels like an ode to the '80s, in the best way possible—i.e. it looks very, very rich. $295, toryburch.com
COS Geometric Clutch
For warmer nights out and a softer look, this blush leather clutch is the perfect wristlet. It's foldable, so can be worn open, in its original rectangular format, or with two ends looped together in a 3D collapsed style (very chic). $115, cosstores.com
Jimmy Choo Lockett Minaudiere
This mixed-media box clutch is like the glamorous 1920s come alive in the palm of your hand. The enamel, acrylic, engraved metal, and fur evening bag features an exclusive patented push lock closure and a fluffy fur bauble that isn't just a bauble—it's a gold wristlet loop. $2095, jimmychoo.com
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Bag
This tiny rendition of one of Vuitton's most iconic travel pieces has all the personality of the fashion house's classic trunk—without the bulk. Comes complete with a detachable cross-body length strap for hands-free convenience—or carry it as a box clutch. Retro yet ultra-modern all at the same time. $5750, louisvuitton.com
Stuart Weitzman Midipetite Bag
Nothing says disco like black-and-gold, and this sleek suede envelope clutch is a throwback to the 70s in both color and construction—with the added bonus of gold chain shoulder strap for 21st-century girls who need their hands free to text. $495, stuartweitzman.com
Kate Spade On Pointe Perfume Bottle Bag
Like your fashion with a dose of fun? This tongue-in-cheek (yet still super-chic) perfume bottle-inspired bag is, um, your bag. A classical pink-and-gold bottle is wrapped in a big fluffy ribbon—and can be worn cross-body on a chain or held in your hand. Throw in your favorite rollerball fragrance and you're set. $298, katespade.com
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