Envelope clutches are known for being the ultimate special occasion and evening bag, but there’s no reason not to bring them to work, too. They’re easy to tote around, sleek and relatively small. You can’t stuff your entire life in these bags. You’re forced to streamline what you need, so that means maybe bringing only two lipsticks and a handful of makeup products you can do touch-ups with. It’ll encourage you to live like a minimalist—in the moment, at least. It won’t change your pack-rat tendencies in your home. Sometimes, when you’re dashing to a fancy event you don’t want to haul your work backpack or a large purse. It’ll become cumbersome to hold onto and weigh you down. If it’s a crowded place, you’ll constantly be dodging people and apologizing for your large bag. 

Envelope clutches come in clutch, basically. These bags, much like the post-office version, are easy to open and close. The geometric construction and the envelope line looks sleek, adding a bit of classic style automatically. 

We rounded up the most stylish envelope clutches that can transition from day- to evening accessories. These clutches will become your go-to purse as you’re rushing out the door. Our picks include a Rebecca Minkoff number and two clutches that easily convert into cross-body bags—as if you needed another reason to check out these bags.