But Keep the Purse Small

Sure, it'd be great to lug along some backup makeup, an extra camera, and a pair of flats for when the night's winding down, but then you'd have a suitcase. "Nothing ruins a great look like a big-ass daytime purse," Bloch says. Understand that you can't be prepared for everything, and take a clutch. Just make sure it doesn't make too big a statement. After all, it's an accessory.