The envelope, please!

The clutch proves indispensable on the spring runways... But there's no need to wait to tote one of these fabulous envelopes, as they are seasonless! Moreover, the envelope clutch is versatile; tuck one into your day tote as a chic makeup bag, then stock it with all your evening essentials for a night on the town! The styles and sizes run the gamut from petite and patterned, like the turquoise-tasseled Matthew Williamson bag pictured at right, to oversize and unadorned, like the 3.1 Phillip Lim envelope at left... a sophisticated alternative to the briefcase, gentlemen!

Peter Jensen's chic single-stripe clutch is a preppy essential!

Terrifically textured at Chanel (left) and Devi Kroell (right)
Adorably angled at Bottega Veneta
Super slim at Hermés
Deco accents at Missoni (left) and Graeme Black (right)
Celebs love envelopes... whether they contain happy award tidings or Dior gloss!

At right, Hillary Duff happily totes a JJ Winters yellow croc-embossed leather clutch. For purchase at singer22.com.
This B. Romanek clutch is über-popular among Hollywood darlings. Photo at left courtesy Fellow Fashionista Tinsley of Inside the Olsens' Closet.
Left: 3.1 Phillip Lim backstage, via nytimes.com

Right: Get the Lim look for less with this charcoal polka dot oversize clutch, at lulus.com

Loeffler Randall Katia satin clutch, at shopbop.com.

Lauren Merkin Ava brown leather clutch, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Kate Spade Tarrytown Nikolette red boarskin leather clutch with topstitch detail. Go to katespade.com.
Amici tweed bouclé clutch. Visit amiciaccessories.com.
Chloé Vega clutch at Harvey Nichols. CC adores the rich rust-orange and wine hues! Go to harveynichols.com for this and next.
D&G double zipper leather clutch
Neo Mod grass green patent clutch at forever21.com

If you prefer to wear an envelope rather than carry one, you need not wish upon a star! Just wear this Disney Couture Royal Invitation necklace. Available at asos.com.

CC saves the best for last: How gorgeous is this Mulberry Milton clutch? Bicolor blue + double turnlock closure = CC is in love!

Fashion credit: Runway photos via style.com.