Hi Jennifer,I’m interested in knowing what to do with a clutch at a dinner party? I have a great vintage clutch that I got recently and I’d like to take it to a dinner that my husband’s employer is hosting next week. It’s at a restaurant at a country club and I just wasn’t sure what to do with it. It’s the size of a paperback book so not huge. I wasn’t sure if it stays on my lap or what? Why don’t they teach you this stuff in school?RR
Dear RR,
Great Question! I did a little research to make sure I was giving you the correct answer! This information is per Hilarie Blaney, Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant!
“You should take a clutch to a dinner or a dance. It belongs in one of two places, your lap under you napkin or behind you in the chair under the small of your back. I would not place it on the floor and a purse, keys and cell phones never belong on a meal table. While dancing, I would leave the purse in the chair, but for safety, I would think that depends upon where you are. You can also use a wrist strap purse in order to ensure the safety of their personal information, cash and credit cards.”
In case anyone needs a clutch here are some that I love!
xoxo
Jennifer
