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Top Evening Handbags - Top Picks in Evening Bags, Clutches and Purses

By Desiree Stimpert, About.com

Nothing could be finer than finding the perfect evening handbag, and these top picks will get you well on your way.

1. Inge Christopher Handbags - Czech Beaded Handbag

Incredibly stunning, this top-frame evening bag features a gorgeous beading and Czech crystals. A drop-in chain strap allows you to change this bag to a clutch, and the color choices are fabulous: chocolate, turquoise or chartreuse.

2. Inge Handbags "Crystals With Floral Embroidery"

Crystal and embroidered flowers with shiny fringe and a shimmery kisslock closure, this is quite possibly my favorite handbag of all-time. The version featured here is in black, but there is also a slight variation on this bag available in gold or white.

3. Whiting & Davis - Evening Handbags - 'Crystal & Mesh Clutch'

Made from metal mesh, and sporting a flashy strip of jewels, this wonderful handbag comes in four dynamic colors. Although I'm partial to the Iced Pink, you can't go wrong here. Great for occasions when you want to make an entrance.

4. Stuart Weitzman "Ufo for Ufo"

Incredibly classic and contemporary, the "Ufo for Ufo" is brilliant. Black suede with a single round closure, this Stuart Weitzman clutch belongs in a Museum of Modern Art. Measures 11 1/4" wide x 1/2" deep x 4 3/4" high.

5. "Mae" Convertible Clutch from Franchi

This fabulous "night out" purse is worthy of any special occasion. Made from black silk and absolutely covered with shimmering gold and silver beads, this purse can be used with its chain, or with its chain dropped in for a completely different look. You don't want to miss the larger picture showing off its lovely detail. Also available in gold and silver.

6. Charm & Luck "Flower Croco" Evening Handbag

Pricey but stunning, this silver evening bag features tassel accents, big rhinestone flowers, and lots of personality. And at 9.5 x 5.5" this chain wristlet is a bit roomier than a lot of evening purses as well.

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