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Accessories Street Style: Clutch Diaries

Women are packing light these days. It's all about a sleek, smart clutch.
In a Clutch
Lust List Clutch Diaries
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
Bag ladies no longer, women are taking cues from Ms. Badu and packing light. It’s all about the sleek, smart clutch. 

Compact to hold just the essentials — phone, lipstick, credit card, and keys, everything else is secondary.

We’ve spotted tons of women with envelope sized bags in tow, from tiny palm sized clutches to just a tad over-sized, nestled perfectly beneath the arm.

Satin, quilted, python and prints, take a look at what these woman are holding on to.