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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.

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

đź’Ž, 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. đź‘Š

$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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