Female clutch

Classic clutch is a dense envelope of various materials: whether it be leather, suede or velor.

In this small bag are placed all the most necessary items: telephone, keys, credit card, lipstick and other trifles. The clutch is needed precisely for these necessary trifles, and, of course, to complement the style, it is indispensable at social events and business meetings.

From the English language, the clutch is translated as “grab”, “grab” or “hold”; such bags are usually carried only by hand. A clutch bag is either too big a purse, or a very small handbag.

The history of this female accessory begins from the 16th century. Then there were purses, original bags-wallets, which were used exclusively for carrying money.

The rebirth of the clutch occurred after the French Revolution of the late 18th century, when handbags appeared - rediculi. 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 female accessory. Popularized by his famous Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. The creator of the “little black dress” was a fan and small bags, but she always forgot them somewhere. Due to her problem, she created models of handbags with thin straps or chains, such models were called Chanel 2.55.

In the postwar years, Christian Dior cemented the popularity of a small handbag, presenting it in one of his collections. After that, not one woman could not leave the house without her little handbag.

Previously, the clutch was used only as a supplement to the evening dress, nowadays they don’t use such a handbag as such: to the office, and to the prom, and every day, and even as a travel bag. What kinds of clutches exist and what are each of them for?

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

• Road clutch simply indispensable on the road. With him it will be convenient to keep on hand everything you need: money, tickets, passengers. To accidentally somewhere not forget it is better to buy a clutch with a special strap.

• Theatrical clutch is worn only in the hand and designed to attract attention. If you see more than one detail on a clutch, do not hesitate: it belongs to a theatrical appearance. Theatrical clutch should be covered with various decorative elements: stones, beads, sequins, etc. With such a clutch do not combine many accessories, so you can overload your image too.

• Evening or holiday clutch should be well combined with the rest of the dress: either complement it or be an emphasis on it. This option is suitable for all major holidays in life: as a graduate at the prom, and for the bride.

• A 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 placed strictly in the hand. Choose it as an addition to cocktail dresses.

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

• A handbag on a strap, with handles or on a chain is simply indispensable. The latter came from a handbag-tube, by the way, Coco Chanel loved her very much. These types of clutch are worn either over the shoulder, on the arm, or wrapped around the arm.

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

• Clutch with clasp belongs to the category of vintage items. At one time he 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 to an already finished clutch. It resembles two curved bows, which are fastened together by two beads, such a clutch is also called a kiss with a fastener. It is perfect only for a vintage look.

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

• An excellent option for a business suit would be a clutch bag. His need to choose the color of the suit, so he will dilute the boring office style, emphasize your femininity and will not stand out too much. It should be borne in mind that in case of anything, such a clutch is not suitable for documents.

• Clutch in the style of boho is quite capacious. It is characterized by a motley color with different ethnic patterns. This clutch should be worn with appropriate bright clothes.

• Sports bag-clutch bag is ideal for sports style. Fitness lovers will appreciate this handbag like no other, since such a handbag can be put in a bag for training. So all the necessary stuff will not be lost in a big bag.

Today practicality is in fashion in everything, including the types of handbags. Large clutch size will help to bring 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 capacious clutch to feel like a lady with a small handbag.

There is a mini size clutch that fits on the palm. He looks like a little casket. This clutch is used mainly as an evening accessory.

Fashionable today square and round clutches are chosen by a woman who is not afraid of experiments. Feminine bag-boxes have a strict geometric shape. Such clutches are ideal for trips to the exhibition or to the museum. But they should be worn only with unobtrusive things: a monochromatic black dress, for example.

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

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

Velvet, satin, velor and silk clutches are allowed to be worn only for evening dresses. With the rest of the clothes - a bad tone.

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.

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

A fabric clutch, like a denim, is best suited for casual wear. It should be remembered that the jeans clutch is best worn with jeans or shoes made from the same fabric.

A clutch of lace fits exclusively to the wedding dress. Its color must be in harmony with the shade of the dress. Remember that it is he who will captivate the attention of the guests, so you need to choose it as carefully as possible. If the wedding dress is decorated with any decorative elements, then on the clutch should be appropriate decorations.

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 wear, but you should not forget that such a clutch is not the most practical. Best of all, such a handbag will look with denim.

A suede clutch will look great with leather clothing. It is advisable to pick up such a handbag in color to the shoes of suede. Care of him is not as complicated as it seems: it is enough to buy a special brush.

Quilted clutch created Coco Chanel, it is ideal for publication. Black leather, quilted with rectangles, squares and circles - a real fashion accessory, which is included in the list of things needed by every woman.

A clutch bag of felt or a felted clutch bag can be sewn independently: there are many lessons about creating this type of clutch bag. They are suitable more for the summer season and for summer clothes. These materials are durable, so you can be sure that such clutches will remain with you for a long time.

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

Burgundy clutch, it is also called - Marsala created only for elegant women. It is ideal for spring and autumn wardrobe. Best of all this color clutch used for daily wear.

Blue and black are considered universal. It is suitable for any style and is included in the list of things that every girl should have. Such a clutch is suitable for official meetings and for evening dress.

Coral or green clutch will help to dilute the boring office style, as long as it fits well with your image in color and decor. These colors will highlight your bright image. They are indispensable in the evening image.

It is better to combine clutches with pictures with monophonic clothes or with certain elements in clothes, even with a different print. A good option would be if, for example, a leopard clutch is combined with leopard inserts on clothes. A skull clutch is perfect for the same kind of accessories (earrings, bracelet, ring or chain with a skull). But the print with roses is not combined 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 for publication, choose a clutch of these very colors. They themselves are accessories with a bright accent, with them you do not have to suffer and choose jewelry, you just have to pick up a monophonic dress.

Pink and turquoise handbag is simply necessary in the summer. It will be perfectly combined with both wool and yuki in the floor of different colors and shades. Clutches of such colors are especially well combined with white clothes. This option is suitable even for business style.

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

The clutch with rhinestones, with sequins and stones is best suited for such a dress, where there will be at least a small, but an element of such a decorative material.

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

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

The clutch with feathers and fringe is best suited for a dress with appropriate inserts, if we are talking about evening dress. With daytime clothes, everything is much more interesting. Fringe is often referred to as retro style, hippie and ethnic style, so this clutch is most often attributed to summer clothes. Like feathers and fringe, an embroidered clutch is relevant for summer. It is foolish to use this decor at other times of the year.

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

One of the most sought-after collections of the famous Louis Vuitton brand is Monogram clutches. This is the famous brown canvas with a proprietary monogram and trim made of genuine leather. A blue-gray check clutch by Louis Vuitton is more of a spring or summer version. For the winter and autumn version of this company has a "chess" in brown tones. This nonsense has bright colors with the same famous monograms.

Lucky Craft bags are a budget version of a female 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 skin (its analog), from suede - which only this manufacturer has no options.

A clutch from Furla is rather a smaller version of the bag over the shoulder. A variety of options for colors and prints are amazing: more than 130 models. Even the most fastidious customer will find her only mini handbag among all this variety.

The main principle of the Italian company Armani - a variety of options. It is 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 feature of Italian clutch from Gucci is that most of their models are equipped with a special eyelet and are made of genuine python leather of different colors. Such a clutch represents a huge scope for fashionable experiments and will look both with jeans and a dress.

Bottega Veneta is one of the most expensive of the entire list of described brands. The models of clutches of this company are made from soft leather, which is weaved according to the ancient 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. It seems that the handbag of this designer is not combined with any clothing. Just the opposite. Such bags can be worn with a business suit. By the way, the clutch handle in the form of four rings is the idea of ​​this particular brand.

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

In any way the main thing - accessories. What is your goal in choosing a clutch? Will you take him with you to work or on a date?

What size do you want a handbag? You need to put in it only lipstick? Or do you need the most capacious clutch? In this accessory size matters. The handbag should match your parameters: a small clutch will be lost against the background of a magnificent body.

What color should a clutch be? To determine this parameter, you should carefully look at your clothes. What color the bulk of your outfits, the same color, choose a clutch. The same applies to materials and decorative inserts. Remember that a clutch of rich materials will be out of place at a formal event.

The business image will well complement the clutch envelope, it will contain all the necessary documents.

For evening wear, choose a small clutch with a rigid frame. It can be either with or without a chain. An obligatory element of such a handbag is a small, barely noticeable clasp.

You can not wear clutches with sporty clothes.

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

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

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

For bright and non-standard models of the clutch, the monochromatic color of nail polish of pastel shades will do. With classic models, the opposite is true.

Do not forget about the rule of three colors. Yes, do not 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 harder the cut is, the simpler the clutch should be. With a very complex dress cut choose the most simple handbag. This rule applies to all evening dresses without exception.

Black color is still the color of all colors. If it’s really hard to remember all the rules for wearing a handbag, choose a black clutch. It is the perfect color for any look.

We now turn from theory to practice. How do the clutches described by us look like along with the clothes?

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

A turquoise clutch will suit a summer skirt to the floor of any color. Best of all, it will look together with a skirt of the same saturated color and a white top on top. The decoration can either be completely absent, or should be chosen to match.

Bright leather transformer clutch perfectly fit into the office style. If you decide to take a red clutch with you, it is better to make up your lips with red lipstick, but it is better to leave the nail color natural.

Gold or silver clutch looks good with an evening dress and decorations of the same shade. Shoes can be selected in black.

A bright clutch will dilute the solid color of clothes. Classic - velvet or lacquer handbag, along with black or gray clothing. This image will be appropriate only for evening dress.