In a recent post, I challenged myself to wear four items I regretted buying. The Céline clutch is now a go-to — it solved the shoulder-bag-over-a-bulky-coat struggle. Now I’m eyeing this pouch by Saint Laurent — it’s not as oversized as the Céline and would tuck under my arm nicely.
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After 20 years casting models for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and fashion shows, I wanted to spend more time with my daughters. KiC is my way to share my thoughts on fashion and style. I believe style should permeate every aspect of our lives — from home, to family, to where we go, and naturally, what we wear — especially when we're just running around.
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Love this clutch! It’s timeless, versatile and well priced.
Love this but when out to dinner where do you put a clutch? On table seems not right
If small,I put it on the table, otherwise on my lap. Hung a bag over the back of my chair years ago and it was stolen and my identity, too.
On your lap and cover with your napkin.
Clutches seem to stand the tests of time and versatility. I find myself even using my shoulder strap bags as a clutch, too, tucked under my arm with the strap half-hanging loose. Tables in nyc never seem to have much space once the food arrives, so I put mine in back of my seat, sort of like a little lumbar pillow, where no one can grab it. Or, if the chair has too many gaps/slats, I’ll put it on my lap with the napkin over it. I wish restaurant tables had a hidden shelf underneath. P.S. it’s so cold here this week. Thank you to your posters who recommended La Canadienne boots — v chic and flattering to the foot AND waterproof/comfortable.
I also love this one. I prefer the envelope style, rather than the zipper on the top. I’ve had a black SL clutch for 20 years, maybe time for an upgrade!
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This is beautiful, as is the Celine. I know they’re timeless and I own a few and even had one made a couple of years ago but I hardly ever reach for them. Kind of a “it’s not you it’s me” situation. Love the lumbar pillow suggestion.
Love this. I seem to collect them. The old Celine bicolor, Bottega, the Row, Hermes Bazar, and my favorite Givenchy one in wood effect leather. Zip top only because if I drop it, nothing falls out. I typically place it between my back and the chair but after your hand bag was stolen, I am reconsidering where to put it now.
I routinely tuck bags of all sorts behind my back, ideally between my coat and myself. Another risk with hanging it on a chair is people constantly bumping it. A hook underneath the corner of the table, similar to what bars offer, would do the trick.
In a very chic restaurant in an older home in the area of diplomat’s residences in Ottawa, Canada, a little stool was put beside my chair on which to perch my purse. Very elegant!