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Old Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:47 AM   #1
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I have fallen in love with oversize clutches but I have no idea how to hold them! It feels awkward to carry them in my hand or under my arm... how do you all carry your clutches? Pictures would be great!
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Old Oct 22nd, 2009, 08:57 AM   #2
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I carry undre my arm when I need to be hands free for a minute and I also carry by holding onto the bottom of the bag.
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Old Oct 25th, 2009, 02:38 PM   #3
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I LUV clutches!! I have at least 10! I usually carry mine under my arm as well.
But seeing how you don't like to, maybe you should consider a wristlet clutch!
That way the clutch will be wrapped around your wrist...
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Old Oct 25th, 2009, 02:49 PM   #4
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There's only two ways to carry a clutch: under your arm (pressing against the side of your body) and in your hand.
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Old Oct 25th, 2009, 02:57 PM   #5
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I like wristlets alot becase they leave your hands free, but if I was wearing an oversize clutch I just carry it with both hands in front of me, kwim?
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Old Oct 25th, 2009, 03:06 PM   #6
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I tend to hold them in my hand, by cradling the bottom of them, but I sometimes find myself grasping them by the top, too.

But, if I need to do something with both hands, I'll tuck them under my arm (at just above elbow level).

I can't get on with really tall and/or top-heavy clutches, though, unless they have some sort of stiffening, as they tend to flop over, which is uncomfortable.
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Old Oct 25th, 2009, 04:56 PM   #7
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i hold my clutches either under my arm, or at the bottom of the clutch.
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Old Oct 25th, 2009, 09:11 PM   #8
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Depending on the shape and structure of the clutch, you can also rest the bottom along your forearm and hold one corner in your hand.
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Old Oct 26th, 2009, 12:24 AM   #9
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I eithe hold my clutch or put it under my arm.
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