The best evening bags are integral to the festive season. A time of year when our social calendars tend to fill up, securing a handbag for after dark, or one that can take you from AM to PM will help finish off any party-ready ensemble.
If you're on the hunt for the best evening bags this season, we've got just the answer. Compiled for their size, ways to carry and style, there is something for everyone. A key part of a your wardrobe, if you're expecting to be stepping out a lot this season, you'll want to leave bulky totes at home, in exchange for something a little more streamlined that can carry your essentials.
Taking note of the autumn/winter handbag trends 2023, the best evening bags are a speedy way of updating winter capsule wardrobe classics, delivering a fresh feel to a classic. Switching up your accessories will also help to make timeless black dresses, or jeans and a nice top combo feel fresh without too much investment.
Best evening bags to invest in for party season
Taking into account the trends of the season, when it comes to winter outfit ideas, metallic bags are always welcome to join the party. Similarly textures and embellishments will give any handbag an automatic evening wear feel. Size really does matter, and remember, this isn't about carrying the world with you. Learn to streamline your night out essentials, as the last thing you want is to feel weighed down. Consider how you would like to carry your new arm candy too.
While the best designer crossbody bags look chic, if the strap directly cuts through a detailed top or dress, it may fight with your outfit for attention. However if you'll have no where to put your bag down securely all night, a clutch might seem too cumbersome.
Ted Baker Gliters Evening Bag
RRP: £91 | Dazzle in any room with this jewelled bag by British clothing brand Ted Baker. The multi coloured stones help this bag to go with a range of outfits, from classic black to bolder tones. The chain strap means this can be carried as a clutch or crossbody.
Phase Eight Jewel Front Velvet Clutch
RRP: £75 | A classic black evening bag will never go out of style and is ideal for slipping into a capsule wardrobe. To make this bag work with any colour, ensure to match your shoes to your clutch to help ground your look and give continuity to your choice.
M&S Metallic Chain Strap Bag
RRP: £19.50 | One of the hottest fashion colour trends of 2023, metallics made their way back to the runway in a big way and this silver bag, complete with chain and hardware clasp is bang on the money for the months ahead. Use to add glitz and glam where needed.
The White Company Sparkle Suede Pouch
RRP: £55 | If you're a master at travelling light, with just your card and a phone, then this pouch bag is for you. Made to fit your mobile and slip across the body or around your neck, this pouch is ideal for evening wear - or for heading to a concert or night out.
Jigsaw Ada Leather Crossbody Bag
RRP: £175 | But it wasn't just silver that made it big as part of the autumn/winter fashion trends this season, gold was big news too and this cute gold box bag is one of the best crossbody bags for styling with evening wear that can jazz up daywear too.
Anthropologie The Frankie Tiered Fringe Bag
RRP: £132 | If you're looking for a show stopping look, this tasseled design is offering all the excitement our classic co*cktail dresses need. Available in 4 colourways - black, gold, pink and turquoise, this dress can easily up-style everything from jeans to black dresses.
ASOS Design Faux Feather Clutch Bag
RRP: £26 | Texture was a big trend on the runway and while we mainly saw it as part of the coat trends for 2023, it's one that translates particularly well onto the best evening bags. This frothy and feathery design in a pastel green will work all year through.
Loeffler Randall Bow Front Bag
RRP: £165 | Sealed with a bow, this rose gold design is a fantastic option for those that find gold or silver too harsh, as it offers a halfway house as it were. The slim gold chain allows it to be worn crossbody, on the shoulder or tuck the chain in for a clutch bag.
Rosantica Ballerina Plaza Sequin Pouch
RRP: £179 | This pouch is absolutely adorable, but certainly one for those who only need keys, lippy, card and phone (at a push). The toggle detailing helps to secure your personal belongings, making this a great option for when you're throwing some shapes on the dancefloor.
Whistles Crinkled Handle Bag
RRP: £125 | Still in love with Barbiecore pink? Then this one is for you. The top handle keeps this design trend driven, while the small stature makes it ideal for what to wear to a winter wedding for a pretty bag that won't steal the limelight.
Saint Laurent Logo Croc Effect Clutch
RRP: £408 | The best Saint Laurent bags will never date and this classic envelope clutch with recognisable gold hardware is a forever buy. Under £500 it would be classed as an affordable designer bag, as many of the French clothing brand's designs cost thousands.
Strathberry Leather Metallic Satchel
RRP: £345 | Combining metallic and pearl, this chic design is a luxe evening bag. The mix of colours and textures give this bag a fun and unique twist, while also rendering a classic that can be worn from one season to the next. Crafted from leather for longevity.
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