For women who love to travel, a clutch bag is an essential accessory. A clutch bag is usually one or two shoulder bags or cross-body bags that are high quality and larger than smaller handbags, but not as large as a man’s briefcase. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on this purchase, especially when it comes to designer brands. If you are a serious shopper and want to save money versus buying the cheaper, generic brand you only need to look at the following:
Purpose of Your Clutch Bag
Depending on where or what situation you will be using your clutch bag, there are a few basic things to consider in terms of functionality. For the most part you will be wearing your clutch bag high up on the shoulder so comfort with both a cross-body and shoulder strap are very important. Since you are likely to be wearing your clutch bag for an extended period of time, it is also a good idea to look for one that has a sturdy construction. With any type of clutches usually you need to choose if it is more of a cross-body or shoulder type as they are going to differ in regards and design.
Pockets
A few areas that you should consider when purchasing a clutch bag include, but not limited to: pockets on the front, zippered pockets in the front or back, interior pockets, and overall size. You will want to look for something that has multiple pockets, including: an interior zip pocket and at least one exterior zip pocket. For example, if you are looking for a large clutch bag then maybe you would like one with a zippered pocket on the front. If you don’t need as much space then you can opt for more of a small clutch bag, however it will still have at least two pockets.
Quality Construction
The quality construction of your clutch bag is important and should be considered very carefully. With this in mind look for certain features such as: quality zippers, sturdy inner lining, durable stitching and sturdy construction throughout the entire item of your clutch bag. With some cheaper brands, you may be able to get away with something that does not have high quality stitching, but if it is an expensive designer brand for example you will want to know your purchase will last.
Clutches are often associated with a more glamorous lifestyle, but they can be practical for any woman. If you’re looking for the perfect bag to take around town, these are the features you should look for.
