Clutches are joining shoulder and handle bags as chic alternatives for daytime. But they must be large enough to hold a day's worth of girlie necessities, says designer Nicole Miller. And twists on the clutch as a classic evening bag include sequins and other glam details on fabrics like satin and Lurex (a metallic yarn).

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