Clutch purses are a stylish, sleek, sophisticated alternative to a large bag, and an essential ingredient in your evening out wardrobe. A fun, spunky yet elegant accessory, the clutch purse carries the essentials, but takes up little room, and is perfect for those times when a smaller purse is desired.
The clutch purse goes back to the early part of the 19th century, but was out of favor for several decades before making a comeback during World War II. Thanks to the rationing of materials and popularity of a more spare approach, the clutch purse regained popularity. Since then, clutch purses have been one of the staples of the modern wardrobe.
Today’s active lifestyle is particularly suited to the clutch purse. Small electronic devices like mobile phones, iPods and other mp3 players, and PDAs are perfectly suited to the size of clutch purses. In fact it’s almost as if the clutch purse was designed with such devices in mind.
Clutch purses are known as the height of elegance. A regular purse simply does not work with white gloves and evening gown, at least not the way a clutch does. There’s nothing to complete that elegant outfit like a leather or satin clutch purse.
The selection of clutch purses is as wide as you can imagine. Virtually every well known designer has at least a few clutches in their line, including the Kenneth Cole Unlisted Vintage Clutch Purse, the Aldo Casargo, the Calvin Klein Patent Metallic Stone Flap Clutch, the Liz Claiborne Roll Call Soft Clutch, the Bruno Magli Milo Clutch, and many more. Even celebrities are in on the act – witness the Jessica Simpson Front Row Clutch for an example.
Take a look at the clutch purses below, but don’t forget to also click on the links below. There, you can fine tune your selection by brand, designer, price, location, color, and many more prameters, to find just the right clutch for you. Enjoy!
Clutch purses on sale now! (click here for more):
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New Crystal Evening Bag Purse Clutch Party Handbag Gold US $149.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:24:12 PST | Watch this Item |
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VINTAGE LOOK BROWN FLORAL BEADED BROCADE PURSE/HANDBAG/CLUTCH US $24.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:25:09 PST | Watch this Item |
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Apricot Mini Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag Women Purse US $5.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:25:25 PST | Watch this Item |
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Gold Metallic Buckle Shoulder Clutch Evening Purse NEW US $26.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:25:26 PST | Watch this Item |
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WOMEN leather Pure leather CLUTCH WALLET PURSE LADY wallet BAG 07QB832 US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:26:28 PST | Watch this Item |
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Cute Hello Kitty Women Girl Child Brown PU Long Bi-Fold Clutch Wallets Purses US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:29:04 PST | Watch this Item |
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Vintage 50's Gold Faux Leather Textured Clutch Purse Chain Handbag Evening Bag US $9.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:29:18 PST | Watch this Item |
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LOT~3 OPI COSMETIC CASES~RED CLUTCH, WHITE PURSE, & FLORAL PURSE *NEW, GIFT SET US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:29:33 PST | Watch this Item |
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Vintage Shiny Silver Clutch Prom/Winter Formal/Wedding Purse with Handle & Strap US $5.50 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:29:38 PST | Watch this Item |
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Elegant Hand Swen Black Beaded Mini Evening Handbag Purse Clutch t C21917B US $19.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:30:14 PST | Watch this Item |
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PRADA Blue Green Raso Ruched Satin Clutch Purse Pudding Bag from Sex & the City US $675.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:31:02 PST | Watch this Item |
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WOMEN leather Pure leather CLUTCH WALLET PURSE LADY wallet BAG 07QB830 US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:32:17 PST | Watch this Item |
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Kate Spade Chocolate Microfiber Small Hand bag purse clutch made in USA! US $29.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:32:29 PST | Watch this Item |
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KT HelloKitty Girl Gift Bihold Clutch Purse Wallet Red Xams Gift #PB03 US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:33:26 PST | Watch this Item |
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Sanrio HelloKitty Clutch Wallet Coin Bag KT Purse P26-W US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:33:38 PST | Watch this Item |
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Beautiful Brown Silky Appliqued Beaded Clutch Purse US $9.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:36:00 PST | Watch this Item |
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WOMEN leather Pure leather CLUTCH WALLET PURSE LADY wallet BAG 07QB835 US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:36:21 PST | Watch this Item |
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Platinum Christian Audigier Women Glitter Bag Purse Clutch Ed Hardy SEXY NEW US $40.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:39:21 PST | Watch this Item |
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NICE COACH CLASSIC MADE IN THE USA BLACK WRISTLET BAG PURSE CLUTCH US $7.50 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:39:42 PST | Watch this Item |
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NWT Brighton Leather RED ROSE Purse/Wristlet/Clutch NEW! US $52.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 21:39:53 PST | Watch this Item |