How to Use clutch bag in a Sentence

clutch bag

noun
  • The Suns needed to dig into their clutch bag to pull this one out, though.
    Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2021
  • Ferrera, 39, carried a matching clutch bag and wore a pair of open-toe heels.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Lopez added a pair of gold statement earrings, a gold clutch bag, and gold platform shoes with chunky heels the size of my arm.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
  • One-gallon freezer bags remain OK, as are clutch bags about the size of the owner’s hand.
    Michael Lerseth, SFChronicle.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The Beckham star wore a dark navy suit with a white shirt and blue tie for the event, while Victoria donned a white suit with a black and gold clutch bag.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • On Tuesday, the Duchess styled the classic dress by one of her favorite designers with grey suede heels and the Dior 'Bee' clutch bag.
    Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 30 Oct. 2018
  • Blunt topped it all off with a black and silver clutch bag, drop earrings and a black leather pair of strappy sandals.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 14 July 2023
  • Wilbur and Gussie, who designed her silk clutch bag, also sold out within hours.
    Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2018
  • Meghan’s look was perfectly topped off with a pair of black pumps, a black leather clutch bag, and gold statement earrings.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2024
  • To complete the look, Holmes opted for a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti black suede Carolyne pumps, a small clutch bag, and a bright red lip.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Oct. 2019
  • The supermodel accessorized her look with a gold clutch bag and wore her hair in loose waves.
    Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Choose from three pastel colors (vineyard green, desert rose and mist), and pair it with your favorite clutch bag.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The 27-year-old supermodel — who had her hair styled in a chic up do — completed her look with a small black clutch bag.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
  • To match the red of her boots, Simpson carried a bright red clutch bag and finished with oversized diamond hoops.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Additionally, fans may also carry in a small clutch bag or purse the size of a hand.
    Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, 16 July 2019
  • The 18-year-old model, whom Seal shares with ex-wife Heidi Klum, wore a classic little black dress styled with a black clutch bag and platform heels.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The color also appeared on a range of accessories from the label, including a new maxi-clutch bag called the Gem.
    Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 9 Mar. 2018
  • The hype was a reference to the awards, but also to the Pouch, a squishy clutch bag made from butter-soft leather crushed in the middle that feels kind of like a soft toy, or a therapy dog.
    Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Fans may also carry a small clutch bag or purse that’s no bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.
    Ryan O'Halloran, The Denver Post, 11 June 2019
  • For the evening affairs, Kate wore a bright red suit by Alexander McQueen with coordinating pointed heels and a clutch bag in the same hue.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • And one accessory in particular created a lot of buzz: a gold clutch bag in the shape of a woman’s head.
    Eni Subair, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Shearling Clutch Add some warm fuzzies to any look with Staud’s popular Bean clutch bag, now in cozy shearling — a winter handbag trend.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The look was complete with Dolce & Gabbana metallic platform heeled sandals and a gold Swarovski crystal clutch bag.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 28 Feb. 2022
  • The look, which was head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana, comprised a tonal pink long-sleeve midi dress worn with a gold buckle belt, a red and gold square clutch bag and silver platform sandals.
    Alex Kessler, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The actor also carried a brown suede clutch bag for a further luxurious touch.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2020
  • The model was spotted taking a stroll through the fashion capital dressed in a gray A-line cutout dress paired with black loafers, an oversized dark maroon clutch bag, and a classic pair of black shades.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (approximately the size of a hand).
    Mary Colurso, AL.com, 11 Dec. 2017
  • Accessorized with a clutch bag and shoes in the same color, the crepe suit featured asymmetrical detailing on the jacket and bootcut pants.
    Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The actress, 65, who plays Del Landry in the Hallmark Channel original series, stepped out on the red carpet in a glittery, sheer turtleneck dress in silvery shade of gray with a black clutch bag.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024

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