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10 Not-Stuffy Evening Bags for the Upcoming Party Season

It'll be time to break out the trophy clutches before you know it.

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By Chelsea Peng
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As it dawned on us yesterday, Thanksgiving is, like, tomorrow, which means the holidays will be here practically next week. ARE YOU READY, KIDS? ::all shout "No!":: I CAN'T HEAR YOU. We've already got gift advice, but for now, prep for the Social Calendar-pocalypse by shopping the 10 head-turning, dance-floor-ready party bags ahead.

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<p>Have you ever wanted an ammonite fossil&nbsp;cast in bronze? SAME. &nbsp;</p><p>$84, <a href="http://us.asos.com/from-st-xavier/from-st-xavier-rose-gold-clutch-with-tear-drop-embossing/prd/6412316?iid=6412316&amp;clr=Rosegold&amp;SearchQuery=&amp;cid=8730&amp;pgesize=204&amp;pge=3&amp;totalstyles=883&amp;gridsize=4&amp;gridrow=46&amp;gridcolumn=3" target="_blank">asos.com</a>.</p>
From St. Xavier

Have you ever wanted an ammonite fossil cast in bronze? SAME.  

$84, asos.com.

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<p>💎,&nbsp;literally.&nbsp;</p><p>$621, <a href="http://larissahadjio.com/products/big-bling-349" target="_blank">larissahadjio.com</a>.</p>
Larissa Hadjio

💎, literally. 

$621, larissahadjio.com.

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<p>So circular. So velvet. So soothing.&nbsp;</p><p>$50, <a href="http://shop.mango.com/US/p0/woman/accessories/bags/handbags/tassel-velvet-clutch?id=73027565_99&amp;n=1&amp;s=accesorios.bolsos" target="_blank">shop.mango.com</a>.</p>
Mango

So circular. So velvet. So soothing. 

$50, shop.mango.com.

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<p>Everything you've ever wanted in a bag—<a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/news/a22293/kalamarie-handbags/" target="_blank">architectural details</a>, exotic skins, and an ace emerald color—*plus* a bag of chips (that&nbsp;you shove inside for <a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/food-cocktails/news/g4012/drunk-foods-nutritionist-ranking/" target="_blank">the drunchies</a>).&nbsp;</p><p>$695, <a href="http://www.kalamariehandbags.com/fw1617-mind-the-bag/7inkjp0wbdijx8pep30gxezeax9t03" target="_blank">kalamariehandbags.com</a>.</p>
Kalamarie

Everything you've ever wanted in a bag—architectural details, exotic skins, and an ace emerald color—*plus* a bag of chips (that you shove inside for the drunchies). 

$695, kalamariehandbags.com.

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<p>Like a chips bag but the sort you buy at a big-box store and eat in one sitting when your&nbsp;roommate's away for the weekend.&nbsp;</p><p>$34, <a href="https://www.missguidedus.com/accessories/handbags/high-shine-roll-top-clutch-bag-silver" target="_blank">missguidedus.com</a>.</p>
Missguided

Like a chips bag but the sort you buy at a big-box store and eat in one sitting when your roommate's away for the weekend. 

$34, missguidedus.com.

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<p>Just the right dimensions for a can of Coke. HAHA.&nbsp;</p><p>$120, <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/accessories-bags-backpacks/whiting--davis-gloria-chain-mail-crossbody-bag" target="_blank">nastygal.com</a>.</p>
Whiting & Davis

Just the right dimensions for a can of Coke. HAHA. 

$120, nastygal.com.

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<p>Crystals! But not the Moon Juice kind.&nbsp;</p><p>$625, <a href="https://www.openingceremony.com/products.asp?menuid=2&amp;catid=24&amp;designerid=6&amp;productid=170539" target="_blank">openingceremony.com</a>.</p>
Opening Ceremony

Crystals! But not the Moon Juice kind. 

$625, openingceremony.com.

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<p>When you get the spins, it converts to a pillow.&nbsp;</p><p>$320, <a href="http://needsupply.com/womens/bags/florent-in-rose.html" target="_blank">needsupply.com</a>.</p>
Shrimps

When you get the spins, it converts to a pillow. 

$320, needsupply.com.

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<p>Vanity case on the outside, minibar on the inside. 👊</p><p>$95, <a href="http://www.stories.com/us/Bags/Clutches/Cracked_Patent_Leather_Box_Clutch/104408212-103715004.1" target="_blank">stories.com</a>.</p>
& Other Stories

Vanity case on the outside, minibar on the inside. 👊

$95, stories.com.

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<p>Because you're lightning in a trench coat. Or a bottle. Or, if you prefer, lightning strikes every time you move.<span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p><p>$70, <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/bags/view-all/lightning-detail-minaudiere-c734144p3673570.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a>.</p>
Zara

Because you're lightning in a trench coat. Or a bottle. Or, if you prefer, lightning strikes every time you move.

$70, zara.com.

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