Cross-Body Bags Double as Evening Purses!

We love cross-body handbags for the convenience and freedom they give our hands. And while we believe we can never own too many of these bags, shopping these days should be practical.

In choosing your cross-body handbags, we recommend those which can alternate between styles. Buy handbags with detachable straps which will enable them to be used as simple clutches. Metallics are also a brilliant way of going from being a casual day bag to a swanky night purse.

Check out these evening purses you can turn into favorite cross-body bag for some practical and fabulous fashion!

La Regale 25447 Evening Bag, $35, Amazon

Nobody would know this purse cost you less than $50. The simple ruching of this pewter hard clutch is its main decorative feature, perfect for an already elaborate cocktail dress or gown. It has an optional strap to make it the functional cross-body bag for work or play.

Prezzo Y & S  Woven Frame Clutch, $25, Amazon

 The ’70s is hot this fall so this Prezzo clutch is very good to pair with those patent leather platforms you’ve had a while. Its woven texture and its matching shoulder strap would also groovy up your flared jeans for some day shopping.

Rebecca Minkoff Small Quilt & Stud Large Racy Clutch, $450, Shopbop

 This quilt and stud cross-body is very ’80s feminine. We can see this with faded jeans, funky black booties and even teased, crimped hair! At night, a flirty dress will benefit from this as a clutch. Definitely a good buy!

Diane von Furstenberg Lytton Metallic Clutch, $365, Shopbop

Celebrities have been spotted sporting the hard clutch with their evening gowns. This bronze oval purse is definitely one of those. You can even use it as a cross-body bag on casual nights out with its detachable gold chain.