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15 brilliant beach clutch bags

Forget big beach bags and straw totes, the latest accessory to be seen with on your holiday is the beach clutch bag. Much like its Wintery counterpart, it’s small and compact but with a practical, holiday twist – think lightweight, sand-proof fabrics, which will hold all your essentials and add instant style points to your beachside look.

By Nini KhatiblouPublished: 19 March 2015

Textile, Pattern, Pink, Orange, Teal, Undergarment, Visual arts, Linens, Motif, Pattern,

Sorbet block colour beach clutch bags

Why we love it: These lightweight cotton clutches are available in a range of bright colours - and come with a very handy detachable coin purse.

Clutch, £25 each, Sorbet

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New Look fruit clutch bag

Orange, Amber, Peach, Undergarment, Tan, Brassiere, Eye glass accessory, Bag, Swimsuit bottom, Lingerie,

Why we love it: Add a tropical twist to your beach look with a fruity clutch.

Clutch, £12.99, New Look

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F&F metallic clutch bag

Brown, Rectangle, Tan, Khaki, Beige, Leather, Silver,

Why we love it: This chic metallic clutch will take you from beach to bar in one effortless go.

Clutch, £10, F&F at Tesco

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Accessorize slogan clutch bag

Blue, Text, Electric blue, Font, Azure, Rectangle, Aqua, Label, Symbol,

Why we love it: Fun slogans are big news this Summer and this season sees the shift from slogan tee to slogan clutch.

Clutch, £10, Accessorize

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Accessorize embroided clutch

Why we love it: Add a touch of hippie chic to your beach outfit with plenty of embroidery, tassels and detailing.

Clutch, £39, Accessorize

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Benetton woven clutch

Rectangle, Home accessories, Beige, Square, Fiber, Mat,

Why we love it: A woven, metallic clutch will instantly smarten up last year's kaftan.

Clutch, £35, Benetton

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Gap two tone clutch

Textile, Rectangle, Beige, Tan, Natural material, Home accessories,

Why we love it: This super-lightweight clutch is perfect for adding a touch of the 70s trend.

Clutch, £14.95, Gap

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Jones embellished clutch

Textile, Pattern, Red, Embroidery, Maroon, Beige, Creative arts, Visual arts, Motif, Needlework,

Why we love it: Because you can simply never have too much sparkle!

Clutch, £25, Jones

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Mango textured clutch

Textile, White, Black, Natural material, Beige, Craft, Woolen, Fiber, Thread,

Why we love it: Look out for designer-inspired detailing like oversized tassels which will make your overall outfit look more expensive.

Clutch, £29.99, Mango

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Massimo Dutti leather clutch

Bag, Costume accessory, Shoulder bag, Zipper, Wallet, Strap, Leather, Pocket, Coin purse, Buckle,

Why we love it: For a beach take on leather, go for a clutch with plenty of woven or cut out detailing which will make it look instantly lighter.

Clutch, £64.95, Massimo Dutti

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Pull and Bear purse

Organism, Textile, Leaf, Botany, Cushion, Flowering plant, Linens, Aqua, Teal, Embroidery,

Why we love it: While technically a purse rather than a clutch, this cute tropical print pouch is perfect for carrying the absolute minimum in essentials.

Purse, £9.99, Pull and Bear

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Stradivarius

Brown, Textile, Pattern, Tan, Circuit component, Rectangle, Beige, Leather, Bag, Wallet,

Why we love it: From the makers of Zara, comes hot new high-street brand Stradivarius.

Clutch, £15.99, Stradivarius

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Floozie at Debenhams clutch

Organism, Beak, Bird, Teal, Water bird, Charadriiformes, Illustration, Seabird, Peach, Painting,

Why we love it: Fun and colourful, this statement clutch will brighten up any outfit.

Clutch, £28, Floozie by FrostFrench at Debenhams

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Pull and Bear multi colour clutch

Brown, Textile, Pattern, Teal, Aqua, Turquoise, Knitting, Creative arts, Rectangle, Woolen,

Why we love it: Who doesn't love a high-street clutch that secretly looks like an exotic travel find?

Clutch, £19.99, Pull and Bear

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Bershka monochrome clutch

Why we love it: Add a touch of aztec to your look with this easy-to-style monochrome clutch.

Clutch, £12.99, Bershka

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