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10 Easy Pieces: The Evening Bag Dilemma Solved

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10 Easy Pieces: The Evening Bag Dilemma Solved

December 5, 2012

Is the evening bag the holy grail of the well-considered wardrobe? We think so. Read on to discover our solutions to this vexing problem.

We tend to be an opinionated group at Remodelista: some of us frown at clutches, some of us balk at shoulder bags. All of us prefer dresses with pockets (perfect for stashing a lipstick, a $20 bill, even a cell phone). A few weeks ago, I found myself at an evening event with my trusty Filson Bag in tow. Unfortunately, the event wasn’t quite casual enough; I decided it was time to grow up and embrace the evening bag.

Have you found the perfect solution? We’d love to hear your ideas (leave your picks in the comments section below).

700 steven alan lilly bag

Above: Julie is a fan of the Lilly Bag from Steven Allen, which is available in burgundy, brown, and black ($198) and is reminiscent of the pricier Celine Trio Bag.

700 billykirk large clutch in black simple leather evening bag

Above: Meredith covets the Small Leather Clutch from Billy Kirk for being just barely “evening enough”; $176 from Spartan in Austin.

700 sac bretelle clare vivier 10

Above: Stacey sports a Claire Vivier Foldover Clutch in poppy ($156), but for the clutch-challenged we like Vivier’s Sac Bretelle, above; $168.

700 jil sander plastic envelope clutch

Above: Not your average evening clutch: Jill Sander’s Plastic Envelope Clutch is made from a glossy, transparent black plastic, is $230 from Totokaelo in Seattle, and is on Alexa’s wish list.

700 erica tanov makeup bag gold

Above: The most reluctant evening bag wearer among us is Sarah (she uses her husband, David, to stash her essentials on evenings out). In his absence, she’ll wear a Sofie D’Hoore dress and stash her lipstick in one pocket and her iPhone in the other. In a pinch, she’ll tote this Makeup Bag from Erica Tanov; $92.

700 black leather ally capellino handbag for evening

Above: Christine uses her black Ally Capellino handbag for most evening events. Its frame shape is a classic, and Christine swears the leather has gotten better over time.

700 gray silk prada handbag for evening

Above: Christine saves her gray satin Prada bag for the fanciest of occasions; its steely gray color has never let her down. (But sorry sourcing news: she found the bag in a vintage shop and has never seen another one like it.)

700 bruin label black and taupe small evening bags

Above: Justine is coveting this Leather Pouch from Dutch designers Bruin Label. The bags can be worn as necklaces and are available in anthracite, taupe, and off-white; currently on sale for €75 at Zeimijn Design.

700 undercover tan bag

Above: Alexa’s purely aspirational evening bag is Japanese designer Undercover’s Cowhide/Cotton Purse with a woven cotton back and keychain that holds a tiny flash drive; $864 from Maryam Nassir Zadeh.

700 ally capellino small kiki evening bag with clasp and thin strap

Above: Another Ally Capellino pick: Janet is coveting the timeless Kiki Bag in black; £308.

Looking for more on what to wear? See 37 posts in our Style section.

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Product summary  Item 6 160Item 7 161

700 ally capellino small kiki evening bag with clasp and thin strap
Bags & Totes

Kiki Bag

£308.00 GBP from Ally Capellino
700 steven alan lilly bag
Steven Alan

Lilly Bag

$198.00 USD from Steven Alan
700 erica tanov makeup bag gold
Erica Tanov

Makeup Bag

$92.00 USD from Erica Tanov Shop

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