Cutches - envelope or kisslock? Which style do you prefer?

[pandorabox]

Would love to know over all when choosing a clutch which of the two styles is preferred?

Her are two photos for reference.

Whichever one you choose please tell me why. Thanks!

 

[emilyenglish]

Would love to know over all when choosing a clutch which of the two styles is preferred?

Her are two photos for reference.

Whichever one you choose please tell me why. Thanks!

For me it's a close call, but kisslock is the winner!

 

[anthrosphere]

Envelope. I am not a fan of kisslocks for some reason.

 

[yif3n]

I like kisslocks as well... seems dressier

 

[doreenjoy]

I prefer kiss locks but some styles can look old lady-ish.

My favorite style is flap clutches.

 

[rabbits]

Kisslock (if it doesn't break my nails first!) I find the flap unwieldy sometimes, whereas the kisslock, even if open, still looks pretty.

 

[AverageHuman]

i love both.

envelope is chic and trendy, kisslocks is more classic ( depends on design,it also can look fashionable).

 

[janoame]

I choose the first one. I love to feel the hard frame of the bag - also a solid and beautiful closure.

 

[New Obsessions]

If these were my only choices I would say a kisslock. However I much rather have a zipper closure for safe keeping. I'm not a fan of easy access to my bags because that means others will have easy access.

 

[foxgal]

Kisslock (if it doesn't break my nails first!) I find the flap unwieldy sometimes, whereas the kisslock, even if open, still looks pretty.

Agree. Hate fiddling with an envelope flap. Kisslocks just snap open and voila, you can see the contents of everything in it.

 

[Love Of My Life]

I love both & have both...

 

[nygrl]

I prefer the envelope because it has cleaner lines and looks more sophisticated. I have a few kisslock clutches and they can be a pain to get into sometimes.

 

[angelicjulie]

envelope style for me, i find them easier to stick under the arm when you need two free hands, the kisslock is a bit uncomfortable in that position, and as someone else mentioned they can break a nail - aaarrrrgggghhhh!!

 

[Aluxe]

I'd say envelope - it is more contemporary though. The kisslock style is definitely traditional and although lovely, does not work for me.

 

[papertiger]

I don't mind. Kiss locks can look contemporary too, just think of BV's Knots.

The last last envelope clutch I've bought was a Delvaux Hannelore it has a removable chain (which a really like on clutches) but is so minimalist and chic when using without any hw showing.

For me it's more a questions of structure or floppy, structured usually being easier to carry. I always ask myself if I can actually get enough in one even for a night out.