Jessica McClintock channels old world glamour with this Fashion Minaudiere. However despite a promising start, the design falls a bit flat for me.
I really like this clutch purse’s base. The gently curved corners of the structured box are very chic, and the tightly pleated black satin is lovely. But in my opinion the rhinestone covered flower spoils the design. It’s so gaudy that it makes an otherwise modern purse feel dated. Perhaps Jessica McClintock should have made the flower a removable brooch, rather than a permanent fixture. I have a sneaking suspicion this minaudiere would have looked much more sophisticated without it.
As with so many purses of this ilk, there’s not a lot of space to carry anything at all. You could probably squeeze your credit card, a slender cell phone, and your house key inside, but anything more may be pushing it. While the shoulder strap will come in handy as the evening wears on, it’s also disappointing that it’s not removable. The last thing we need is the chain cluttering the already tiny compartment!
It’s hard to be too critical of an after five purse that costs just $61.99 though. That’s not a lot to spend on a clutch that will work with everything in your evening wardrobe!
More Features of This Jessica McClintock Satin Minaudiere
- Snap lock closure
- An interior slide pocket
- Measures 5 x 4 x 2 inches
