Clutches are the ultimate special occasion bag. Sure, they might just be a little impractical to take to work—especially if you can only fit your phone, lipstick and your credit cards. Your laptop or planner would be out of luck. Clutches are designed to go with glamorous dresses, bold makeup and colorful nails. They’re for nights where you aren’t being utilitarian. You and your friends are embracing extra as a mantra. In that spirit, the clutch you carry should look luxe—even though it doesn’t have to be super pricey—and awe-inspiring. 

We found the best clutches for you. These clutches represent three different aesthetics and senses of style, so you should be able to find something you want to take out for a night on the town. They’ve got built-in card slots, which will keep your cards from jumbling around in your clutch. Plus, two of our picks are secretly practical. They’ve got detachable or hidden metal chains, so you can transform your clutch into a crossbody if holding onto it gets annoying.

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