About Evening Bags

Evening bags are clutches, handheld bags, and shoulder bags meant to be carried at special occasions. What makes a handbag an evening bag all comes down to that little extra pizzazz and shimmer that often comes in the form of beads, sequins, satin, velvet, and other formal details.

It's important to keep a few things in mind when shopping in this category. Think about the event itself. Clutches are most common, but if you want to keep your hands free for greeting people, drinking, and eating, a wristlet or an evening shoulder bag are better options. Also consider what you plan to wear to the event. A sequined or beaded evening bag or a brightly colored minaudiere, for example, is a great way to add color to that classic little black dress. White evening bags, on the other hand, are an elegant finishing touch for any white wedding dress.