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wantabalenciaga · Oct 5th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Obviously a clutch probably but do you use any other bag as a clutch for nights out? Like a makeup clutch or a shoulder or money wallet?

Pigen · Oct 5th, 2009, 09:29 AM

I use my Firsts and small Matelasse, but would love an Envelope clutch or oval to use on nights out

The shoulder and makeup will do the trick too, but they are smaller - so it depends on the amount of stuff you want to take which you will prefer, I suppose. The money wallet is too small to use as a clutch imo, unless you are just going to the store...

ehemelay · Oct 5th, 2009, 12:49 PM

I have two Shoulders and I use them for this purpose all the time! The size is perfect and the strap length is ideal for for carrying over the shoulder (I guess that's how the style got its name). I also hook the strap on itself and carry as a wristlet.

But, the Shoulder is not a very dressed up style. I don't carry it to weddings, formal dinners, etc. I think the Envelope or the new clutch out this season (I forget the style name) are more appropriate for true evening wear.

wantabalenciaga · Oct 5th, 2009, 03:28 PM

I love the shoulder style and really want one, but to validate even thinking about another bag I think I need a formal clutch for weddings,etc. What about the compagnon? How is that different than the money wallet?

fuchsiafirefly · Oct 5th, 2009, 03:38 PM

It still a wallet with a zipper. A bit larger. I like the envelope and flat clutches fof evening, weddings, etc.

vink · Oct 6th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Envelope clutch & Flat clutch for party & Dressing up?

For casual, I love the shoulder or makeup clutch. :)

dannkat · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM

If it's a formal dinner or wedding, env clutch fits the bill or opt for gsh pochette if u find env is too big.

For casual dining, first, flat clutch or pochette.

northerndancer · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:06 PM

I bought a Chic last fall and used it through the holiday party season - it was perfect for that. For me, my going out bag has to fit on the shoulder and leave both hands free. One for the glass of wine, the other for the hugging and hand shaking.

TMitch6542 · Oct 6th, 2009, 10:39 PM

I like my shoulder's for a not too dressy night out. They hold just enough and leave my hands free. I have a few normal shoulders and got the LE Neiman's one with the long strap and they all are great for this. If I were going dressier, I would probably use my Aumoniere. I haven't had a dressy function since I got her, but I think she will fit the bill.

Oct 5th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#1
wantabalenciaga OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 179	best Bals as evening bag/clutch Obviously a clutch probably but do you use any other bag as a clutch for nights out? Like a makeup clutch or a shoulder or money wallet?
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Oct 5th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#2
Pigen aka Camilla Joined: May 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 669	I use my Firsts and small Matelasse, but would love an Envelope clutch or oval to use on nights out The shoulder and makeup will do the trick too, but they are smaller - so it depends on the amount of stuff you want to take which you will prefer, I suppose. The money wallet is too small to use as a clutch imo, unless you are just going to the store...
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Oct 5th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#3
ehemelay Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 224	I have two Shoulders and I use them for this purpose all the time! The size is perfect and the strap length is ideal for for carrying over the shoulder (I guess that's how the style got its name). I also hook the strap on itself and carry as a wristlet. But, the Shoulder is not a very dressed up style. I don't carry it to weddings, formal dinners, etc. I think the Envelope or the new clutch out this season (I forget the style name) are more appropriate for true evening wear.
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Oct 5th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#4
wantabalenciaga OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 179	I love the shoulder style and really want one, but to validate even thinking about another bag I think I need a formal clutch for weddings,etc. What about the compagnon? How is that different than the money wallet?
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Oct 5th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#5
fuchsiafirefly Orchids in Bloom! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 3,232	It still a wallet with a zipper. A bit larger. I like the envelope and flat clutches fof evening, weddings, etc.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#6
vink Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 715	Envelope clutch & Flat clutch for party & Dressing up? For casual, I love the shoulder or makeup clutch. :)
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Oct 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#7
dannkat Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Purse Palace Posts: 992	If it's a formal dinner or wedding, env clutch fits the bill or opt for gsh pochette if u find env is too big. For casual dining, first, flat clutch or pochette.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#8
northerndancer Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: The Cool Cool North Posts: 1,286	I bought a Chic last fall and used it through the holiday party season - it was perfect for that. For me, my going out bag has to fit on the shoulder and leave both hands free. One for the glass of wine, the other for the hugging and hand shaking.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#9
TMitch6542 Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 766	I like my shoulder's for a not too dressy night out. They hold just enough and leave my hands free. I have a few normal shoulders and got the LE Neiman's one with the long strap and they all are great for this. If I were going dressier, I would probably use my Aumoniere. I haven't had a dressy function since I got her, but I think she will fit the bill.
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