Fashion

May 15, 2017

The best handbags and clutches to complete your wedding-guest ensemble

By: Julia McEwen

Looking for a little something to complete your wedding guest (or wedding party, mother-of-the-bride or bridal) look? No outfit is complete without a cute bag, so we’ve rounded up some stunning styles starting at $22 that promise to add colour and sparkle to your ensemble.

Pom-Pom Play

If you're headed to a wedding—or special event—that's less stuffy and more fun try and add a bit of humour into your outfit by means of a pom-pom sprinkled out purse.

Gaia for J.Crew pom-pom pouch, $186, jcrew.com.

White Now

Wearing white to a wedding may be a no-no but a bleached out bag is fair game.

Perforated Western cross body bag, $28.

More is More

If you crave embellishment this simple clutch is a great place to showcase bling without going OTT.

Embellished faux-leather pouch, $85.

Stud Muffin

If the rocker esthetic is your jam this buttery cross-body bag, framed with silver studs, is simply begging to be added to your wardrobe.

Studded leather-like flap-over clutch, $50.

Glitter Bomb

This is a clutch is for someone who’s not shy, maybe even a little bit of an exhibitionist? Show off all your party carryons in this glitter dusted plexiglass boxy bag.

Darown clutch, $55.

Boho Bait

If your style is less frill and more chill, this turquoise raffia clutch is sure to complete, and even elevate, your boho ensemble.

Miaw Woven raffia clutch, $70.

Sheen Queen

If sparkle is your favourite colour then how can you not fall for this envelope rose gold glitter incrusted pure—it's everything!

Rock candy rose gold sequin clutch, $22.

Emerald City

This bag is throwing serious mermaid vibes.

Mini crossbody bag with chain, $45.90.

Bloom Bloom, Bang!

No one does a floral better than Ted Baker—trust.

‘Gwen’ gem gardens clutch bag, $119,

Silver Saver

If you're on the hunt for something simple, sophisticated and slightly sparkly then look no further. A pouch style clutch covered in silver beads will get the go done—and then some.

Beaded clutch bag, $195.

Petal Pusher

If colour and prints not your thing try this all white leather clutch with white flower appliqués. Simple, yet stunning.

Mini Milck clutch with leather flowers, $395.

Detail Oriented

Looking for your standard clutch with just a touch of ladylike whimsy? Try this scalloped bag with pearl touches.

Carraro clutch, $40.

The Future is Here

Everything but the kitchen sink is thrown into this gemstone cut hard silver clutch peppered with embellishment. It just work!?

Sorenszo clutch, $80, ninewest.com.

Code Red

If you want a bag that will go beyond events and parties then this cross-body one will do double duty.

Shoulder bag, $30.

Pouch Patrol

Not carrying too much? Try a pouch purse or wristlet. We love these from Canadian company Poppy & Peonies, they come in every colour.

The mini nude, $29.