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What is the most stressful thing about going out (second only to who you will be making out with at the bar, and are your SPANX showing)? It’s packing all your shit in to that Keebler Elf-sized clutch bag. Yes, it’s conveniently smaller than your purse, and easier to schlep around frat row downtown, but the clutch is also a pain in the ass when it comes to fitting all your essentials (cell phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, etc.). What is this?! A center for ANTS?!
Inspired by NYMag’s tips for doing it “like a fashion editor,” we compiled some tips for packing a clutch like a boss. You can send off that “I’m too cool for an actual purse vibe,” without sacrificing a thing. Promise!
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