This Is the Elegant Bag Style That'll Make All of Your Outfits Look Expensive

Listen, in my few years of living in NYC, I've found that going out with a bag with straps isn't always the most functional. Sometimes it's not even the most stylish option, especially on a night out. I've had too many days of a bag lowkey ruining an outfit. That's why I've been really into the clutch bag. It's a timeless style bag and somehow elevates any outfit; even the dressiest outfits look more glamorous with a clutch bag.

I noticed influencers wearing different styles of clutch bags to best fit their outfits, from bigger, puffy pillow-like ones to sleek, rectangular, envelope-shaped ones to top handle ones. I hadn't thought much about wearing clutch bags until I saw influencers wearing them with chic outfits fit for going out. It's an effortless way to elevate an outfit, whether dressy or casual, and so I definitely wanted to add a clutch bag to my wardrobe. I shopped through various sites to find the different styles I noticed on influencers, so you don't have to.

Keep scrolling if you're interested in wearing a clutch for your next outing.

Top Handle Clutch

Top handle clutches just look so chic. This look below caught my eye as it's leans toward casual, but the bag adds that perfect amount of elegance.

Shop More Top Handle Clutch Bags

Bottega Veneta

Long Andiamo Intrecciato Clutch Bag

Dior

Miss Caro Top Handle Pouch

VICTORIA BECKHAM

Dorian Leather Clutch

TOTEME

T-Lock Convertible Top Handle Bag

Dolce&Gabbana

Large Sicily Clutch Handbag

Mini Pouch Clutches

Sometimes, you just don't need a big bag to hold your lipgloss and secrets. I'm opting for mini pouch clutch bags on those fun nights out in the city.

TOTEME

T-Lock Croc Embossed Leather Clutch

Isabel Marant

Mino Leather Pouch Clutch

Dior

30 Montaigne Dea Pouch

maje

Crackled Leather Mini Clutch

Pillow-y Clutches

I love a dramatic bag and this style is just that. If you're outfit is more plain-looking, try a pillow-y clutch bag.

The Row

Large Bourse Clutch in Leather

The Row

Bourse Clutch Bag in Leather

Loewe

Mini Flamenco Clutch

Mansur Gavriel

Small Cloud Leather Clutch

Bottega Veneta

Pouch in Black

Envelope Clutch

This is a classic shape that I always associate with old Hollywood and my mom. I used to go into her closet and grab her clutch to play pretend. Fast forward to now, it's still a staple trend.

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SAINT LAURENT

Uptown Clutch

CELINE

Envelope Wallet on Chain in Shiny Calfskin

Prada

Saffiano Leather Envelope Clutch

The Row

Leather Envelope Clutch with Strap

Novelty Clutches

A novelty clutch is another dramatic style. I just love a bag in the shape of something slightly outlandish. These ones I found a tasteful and chic, though.

Louis Vuitton

Rugby Clutch

Jacquemus

The Rond Carré Clutch

Prada

Medium Fringed Crochet Clutch

MARC JACOBS

The Glam Claw Clip Leather Clutch

Staud

Dolly Beaded Clutch