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Evening bag for a non-girly non-sparkly woman?

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museumum · 05/10/2025 18:20

Help! I need an evening bag and have not managed to find one I like in all my life.
I am not a very glam dresser. I like wide legged trousers and plain neutrals. I like scandi fashion even though I am short and curvy. I like satchels in the daytime so am considering some kind of micro satchel but I don’t know…. I never really know what to do with a clutch all night.
Any suggestions??

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museumum · 05/10/2025 18:21

Oh and I only ever wear silver jewellery so nothing with gold (eg Chanel chain) would work.
and even though I just said Chanel I don’t think I’d spend more than £100. But I do have a £50 JL voucher so could stretch if it’s from JL.

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TheRavenKingsDaughter · 05/10/2025 20:50

This is reassuringly plain:

Cos suede bag

Don’t know if that’s larger or more structured than you want?

dudsville · 05/10/2025 20:52

Kate Sheridan type bags?

mdinbc · 05/10/2025 22:35

I like this simple bag from Zara; it's a bit rock and roll:

www.zara.com/ca/en/elongated-shoulder-bag-p16531610.html?v1=452723753&v2=2417728

EerieDecorations · 05/10/2025 22:42

I've taken to using my black cord Uniqlo bag, I don't put much in so it stays compact, shorten the strap and wrap it round my wrist. Not for properly formal but good for smart casual nights out.

Pieceofpurplesky · 05/10/2025 22:46

I have something very similar to this. I am not girly at all and hate having a bag. This held everything it needed to, was really cheap and just dangled off my wrist!
Look at this product that I found on google.com
https://share.google/JlX8uxxcSYFMMJj6k

24Dogcuddler · 05/10/2025 22:46

https://www.johnlewis.com/katie-loxton-amina-sling-bag-silver/p113873540?s_ppc=2dx_mixed_home_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22439628441&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1wFwT7hWbiKtJL37QzweA_zB&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1PzttoOOkAMVLZBQBh089QonEAQYESABEgKgh_D_BwE

https://betsyandfloss.com/products/luca-small-crossbody-bag?variant=39311703933005&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&tw_source=google&tw_adid=768512055988&tw_campaign=22883299363&tw_kwdid=pla-2080536552369&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22883299363&gbraid=0AAAAADLoyEadAwDSBlBlOzUdZMH3uO_It&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1PzttoOOkAMVLZBQBh089QonEAQYFCABEgIKdfD_BwE

https://www.debenhams.com/product/etre-stevie-half-moon-crossbody-bag---silver-metallic-faux-leather_p-f5fa1c28-361f-4bad-ac13-7e017316b80c?colour=Silver&size=One+Size&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22661777260&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS6rrPA258xr6f4bgkdJaX2mi&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj5yS-YOOkAMVVaJQBh3Uyzt4EAQYBSABEgJWmPD_BwE

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1520008734/silver-leather-crossbody-bag-adjustable?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_a-bags_and_purses&utm_custom1=k_EAIaIQobChMIj5yS-YOOkAMVVaJQBh3Uyzt4EAQYESABEgJa4PD_BwE_k&utm_content=go_21822299884_169452884136_717564634013_pla-314261243987_m__1520008734engb_102858184&utm_custom2=21822299884&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21822299884&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMdo7alydxVhhLpMvgeJbhOgR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj5yS-YOOkAMVVaJQBh3Uyzt4EAQYESABEgJa4PD_BwE

TealReader · 05/10/2025 23:17

As a fellow non handbag lover I would suggest you get a small silver clutch or shoulder bag. M&S/zara etc do loads of these. If you always wear silver jewellery it will always work. I find carrying bags quite annoying and much prefer a crossbody but they seldom work with formal wear and I find anything with a chain strap tends to get caught in my hair (this may be a me problem!).

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