Although I understand the daintiness of a clutch, I have decided I am more of a wristlet type of girl. I lose things too often to not have them strapped to me. Wristlets are perfect for a night out because they don’t have to be so small as to fit in your palm, but are generally are still sized to fit your phone, keys, and credit card and not much else.

I have a green leather wristlet that I bought at the Gap about 10 years ago. For my starving college self, $40 was a stretch to spend on it, but the purchase has proven worth it. I carry it everywhere. The only thing that might replace my trusty green purse is this: the Tory Burch Distressed Metallic Leather Wristlet.

This came in a deep blue color that I can’t find anywhere but you can get the rose gold and silver, both pretty stunning, from Neiman Marcus.