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Would You Wear: The Transparent Lucite Clutch

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday April 9, 2013

Every season, there's an 'it' bag. Seen on the arm of every major player, it becomes the must-have item for any expert fashionista. It's the bag that has composed classy ladies turning into ravenous raccoons as they push other shoppers out of the way so they can get their hands on it. The 'it' bag of late is definitely the transparent, lucite clutch. Lucite is a huge overall trend for spring (check out our Spring Accessory Trend Guide), not only in purses but in shoes and jewelry, too.

When it comes to the clear purses though, I can't help but wonder: what do you put in it?

On an average day my purse is filled with about 60% junk (including candy wrappers, old pieces of paper, receipts, 10 pens and maybe some used tissue), 30% makeup (lipsticks, lip liners, lip glosses, lip stains and a concealer) and 10% actually useful items (wallet, phone, keys).

There is no way I'm carrying all that around for the world to see.

Also what happens when the crimson tides come in? Do you mind if the world knows what tampon brand you use?

It seems to me that the lucite clutch carries more problems than its worth. It looks fabulous on the arms of these gals because they have carefully curated their items. I'm not even sure where you'd carry one (aside from fashion week). But on the average girl? Umm.. not convinced. I like the look of the purse, I think it's cute, modern and different, but it's not at all practical.

For me, the answer is clear: it's a no-go. Pun very much intended.

Would you carry any of these lucite options?

1. NastyGal Eye Candy Tote (C$49.18)

2. Zara Neon Minaudiere (C$39.90)

3. New Look Clear Perspex Hard Box Clutch (UK$12.99)

4. Anthropologie Vintage Clear Lucite Clutch

What do you think of the transparent lucite clutch? Is it something you'd try out?

(images via elbowsandkneesblog.com, honestlywtf.com, vogue.com, apairandasparediy.com, thefrontrowview.com, love-aesthetics.blogspot.ca, swellmayde.com)

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30 Comments

	on February 28, 2018 diamond said: Never! They aren't cute.
	on February 28, 2018 diamonds said: Nice post! Ready to new post`s.
	on March 06, 2015 Newfiescreech 4,264 said: this kind of bag is not for me ..dont want everyone seeing what i have in my bag thats my business and not worlds .
	on November 03, 2014 scrbic 17,483 said: Nope! I don't want people to know what I have .... tempting to snatch my purse!
	on November 02, 2014 koreandoll 3,360 said: Bringing 2 & 4 is okay if I am attending a party or going clubbing ... all the rest is probably for outfit pictures. Taking in in my daily activities ... not going to happen. My bag is filled with a lot junk ... not something I want the world to see.
	on April 28, 2013 kath_ryn 1,145 said: Absolutely not!
	on April 22, 2013 smiley_gen 9,832 said: One word... NO!
	on April 21, 2013 katieg 10,672 said: Definately not, as I think what's inside my purse is private.
	on April 21, 2013 justjenne 1,755 said: Never! They aren't cute, I need a strap (you really think I want to be carrying it around??) and I don't want people seeing what's inside of it.
	on April 14, 2013 LittleMonroe1 4,057 said: Maybe as a makeup bag that sits inside my purse or at home but not as a clutch. Not for me. I mean how embarrassing would it be if you're talking to some really hot guy and he cant even look you in the eye because his eyes are glued to your clear chanel clutch that so conveniently puts your colourful tampons on display.... nuff said.