CP NEWS: Bars 'n Bags

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-By Kristen Dunleavy

Clutch? Handbag? Hobo? A girl’s gotta have options. Of course, if you’re like me, you own about 300 options. Forget coordinating your bag to your shoes. It’s all about coordinating your bag to your bar.

1. Clutch

They’re slim, they’re chic, and if you’re not careful, they can cost more than your entire outfit. Since it forces you to fit your entire life into about 5 inches of space, the clutch is best suited for date night rather than the dance floor. Not that you’ll be footing the bill or anything.

2. Fannypack

I know what you’re thinking, and it’s probably along the lines of “Oh no she didn’t!” But the fact of the matter is, the fanny pack is back and it’s not made of fluorescent green nylon anymore. It’s perfect for night of serious bar-hopping and conveniently leaves your hands free to double fist those shots of Jager. Check out the array of these hipster bags from LeSportsac, Coach, and even Northface.

3. Handbag

This is the default bag of choice for most gals, and why not? The handbag can run the gamut from dive bar to star-studded fiesta. Of course, you’ll only want to shoulder the essentials to avoid the over-stuffed turkey look.

4. Hobo

If you’re not quite sure where the evening will take you or who will take you there, the hobo is a viable option. A nice, roomy hobo will look effortlessly svelte in the club while storing all of those just-case-I-meet-a-hot-dude goodies. Plus, it’s versatile to take you from your day job to your fave nightspot, or vice versa if you get lucky.

5. Messenger

A messenger is a must for a girl with a plan. And if that plan includes getting trashed at the end of a long day of city-wide exploration, so be it. The messenger lets you squirrel away the results of your bargain hunt securely without making you look like you’ve just returned from the Oregon Trail. Since it’s slightly less lumpy and obnoxious than a backpack, you won’t have to worry about getting into fisticuffs with your fellow club-goers over personal space issues.

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