Handbags for Every Occasion

Chances are, there is one accessory you don't leave home without: a handbag. Handbags come in countless styles, colors and sizes, which makes them ideal to pair with any outfit or use on any occasion. Whether you want to use a clutch for a night out with the girls, or fill a tote with everything you need for a day at the beach, there is a handbag for every occasion. Here are a few styles you should have in your closet:

Clutch
A clutch is small and compact, perfect for taking out to dinner or drinks with your friends when you don't want to carry too much out of the house. The limited space allows you to carry the essentials, such as cash, a credit card and lipstick, so you don't have to worry about lugging everything out of your everyday handbag along to an outing or event. A clutch is easy to hold or tuck under the arm, and you can always leave it in plain sight at the dinner table, instead of hanging it off the back of a chair. These benefits of a clutch also make it ideal to use in low-lit settings, such as a nightclub. One chic clutch to show off is the Tory Burch Robinson Metallic Clutch, which also comes with a detachable shoulder strap if you want to carry it on your arm.

Everyday Bag
An everyday handbag needs to show off your personal style and be functional for your daily needs. Handbags come in a variety of sizes, so choose one that gives you enough space for your personal items. A shoulder bag is one of the most common handbags for daily use and features a shoulder strap so you can carry it around with ease. Whether you're looking for a simple handbag such as the Overland Donner Shoulder Bag, or want something a little more fashionable like the Michael Kors Studded ID Chain Hobo Handbag, there are plenty styles and hardware designs to choose from.

Tote
When you need to carry larger items, such as gym clothes, magazines, beach towels or books, a tote handbag offers you plenty of space to transport your items when you need to get somewhere. If you want a tote to take to the pool, waterproof vinyl options are available, as well as many other easy-to-clean or quality materials. If you want a spacious bag to use for your gym trips, the Timbuk2 Scrunchie Tote is large enough to hold your clothing and accessories, while the Hadaki by Kalencom Free Spirit Tote is colorful and perfectly sized to take to the library or park for an afternoon picnic.