Whether you got invited to Bar Mitzvah parties at 13 or Sweet 16 bashes in high school, the wristlet was a popular bag to carry. Personally, I loved my rainbow Dooney & Bourke style, with the colourful monogram that matched basically every minidress I slipped on. I mean, what was I really carrying around in middle school aside from a greeting card with a monetary gift for the BFF of the hour, and a lip gloss? The wristlet was so easy, and it just looked downright cool!
Angelina Jolie [1] might be onto something by bringing it back. She took her children shopping on Melrose Avenue with a Louis Vuitton pouch at her side. Angelina coordinated the purse with a Christian Dior trench, long, black maxi dress, tortoise sunglasses, and simple pumps. When the fam stopped for ice cream, Angelina was able to easily enjoy her chocolate cone without worrying about clutching her belongings. Even though these days, the fun, eye-catching designs in this shape available online are mostly vintage, I've got an inkling they're going to have a resurgence sometime soon. Scroll to get hooked on the throwback accessory.
Louis Vuitton City Pouch
Louis Vuitton City Pouch [3] ($810)
Zara Animal Print Clutch
Zara Animal Print Clutch [4] ($30)
River Island Double Pouch Wristlet in Black and Leopard
River Island Double Pouch Wristlet in Black and Leopard [5] ($15, originally $51)
Dolce & Gabbana Python Wristlet Wallet
Dolce & Gabbana Python Wristlet Wallet [6] ($357, originally $595)
COS Leather Clutch With Card Slots
COS Leather Clutch With Card Slots [7] ($99)
Dooney & Bourke Carolina Miley Wristlet
Dooney & Bourke Carolina Miley Wristlet [8] ($69, originally $98)
Saint Laurent Small Monogram Print Leather Wristlet
Saint Laurent Small Monogram Print Leather Wristlet [9] ($695)
ASOS DESIGN Double Zip Top Wristlet Clutch Bag
ASOS DESIGN Double Zip Top Wristlet Clutch Bag [10] ($16, originally $40)
Gucci GG Supreme Canvas Travel Wristlet
Gucci GG Supreme Canvas Travel Wristlet [11] ($1,200)
Liberty London Dawn Ombré Wristlet Bag
Liberty London Dawn Ombré Wristlet Bag [12] ($195)
Rebecca Minkoff Leo Wristlet
Rebecca Minkoff Leo Wristlet [13] ($178)
Prada Impunture Soft Calf Cosmetics Case with Wristlet Strap
Prada Impunture Soft Calf Cosmetics Case with Wristlet Strap [14] ($470)