Last week, I test drove the day clutch and found it not only freed me of the hassle of a large bag, but was the perfect opportunity for me to integrate a little color into my wardrobe full of neutrals. Clutch bags are usually reserved for evening but given the right styling, and the courage to leave the house without a spare cardigan, bottle of hairspray, or pair of shoes, a clutch is a completely wearable handbag option for daytime. In a season where color blocking and clashing stripes reign supreme as the must-wear trends, a clutch is the perfect way to brighten up a look for spring, no matter what your personal style.
Here are a few options that fit with this season’s hottest trends but are big enough to hold your daily essentials: