Clutch bag

[exinilu]

a small flat bag without a handle, carried by women, especially on formal occasions

[Becky]

a womans strapless purse that is carried in the hand

[Franceswah]

A clutch bag is a small, usually rectangle-shaped purse thats designed to be hand-carried. It typically does not have handles or straps and is used as an accessory for formal occasions, evenings out, or when only minimal personal items like keys, credit cards, or a phone are required. Its called clutch because its meant to be clutched or held in the hand.