The clutch is in for winter 2007-2008. Though clutches are small and may seem impractical, they can easily dress up an outfit for a special occasion – or a night where you don’t want a handbag with you. Gold and silver are especially in this season, and black, like the one carried by Angelina Jolie, is always in.

The bags are textured with snakeskin, beading, quilting (like Rachel Bilson’s white chanel bag) or a chainmail-type thing. Typically, the clutch can cost anywhere from $40 to $70, although Rachel’s Chanel bag was $995. The clutch pictured is only $55 and is available at www.delight.com.