I like cheap brands that do it well. It’s a personal thing; I just find it so rare that labels release a mass-produced bag that looks darn good. I find I don’t care if everyone I see is using it, I just care that it didn’t, for once, break the bank.
This is bag is just that sort: affordable and quite a bargain, whilst looking sleek and stylish. On top of the obvious financial advantages (at $38 this is one of La Regale’s cheapest items), I also feel this one is unusual enough to stand out in a crowd.
With the vintage 20’s flapper girl style making a comeback, beaded clutches are the evening bag of choice at the moment. This bag is not only beaded, but shaped in the iconic flapper girl fan/shell shape – giving you space and usability that screams vintage from every pore. The fact that the fan adds to the space is just an added bonus.
This purse comes in two colors, each adding their own style and era. Be warned, however, that the gold option is not a rich subtle color. It features the brusque aggressive gold color of the 21st century with an almost orange tint. The black is a more general and coordinating tone, and would match with a larger number of dresses or suits!
Thankfully, this bag comes with a concealable chain strap – although I am willing to doubt that it’s strength or product lifetime aren’t quite as impressive as other more pricey shell bags! It is always nice, however, to have the option to let your shoulder do the hard work, whilst you sip the cocktails and devour the nibbles.
A real credit-crunch beater, this basic clutch features all you could want from a lower-end beauty, from the inner slip pocket to the glorious bling. Just twin it with a vintage fan or a beaded dress, and it will look great!
More Features of This La Regale Vintage Purse
- Frame bag with kiss lock entry
- Fabric lining
- Interior slide pocket
- Chain shoulder strap
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 5 inches
