I didn't vote - none of them seem quite right to me but perhaps in RL one of them would be perfect. The Pucci one reminded me of your favorite Japanese piece 'The Wave.' My favorite was the black and white 'luggage' piece but not for a wedding.

Apparently many of us secretly want to purchase our accessories from Claire's :)

I think the black flowered purse I mentioned above was from Claire's (or some other cheapo accessories store)! Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm going to pack it for my Hawaii trip.

You are too funny, Mtn! Thanks for taking the time to give us all a good laugh.

Bossy - yup, feathers. $498, new, Kate Spade

Swoon!

I wasn't familiar with Charlotte Olympia but after looking at her website and getting a better look at the polka dot purse, I am switching parties and voting for it. Just count it as an absentee ballot.

This version of the polka dot has a small ladybug on it. So cute.

I am late to the voting. But some suggestions for future outfits include:

Bottega Knot Clutch (The leather ones are wonderful to hold for a long time)

On the whimsical side, Judith Leiber Cupcake purse.

Have fun!

I'm regretting not voting. I'm with you, I found the orange flower one to bit a bit vulgar.

Lots of people regret not voting. But I think everyone thought the pink clutches were a shoe-in and they needn't bother.

I will say this, Gooster, the Bathing Cap Clutch does have a certain joie de vivre, and it also is now arguably in fashion, thanks to MT. It should also stand out against b/w, unless it is too small to have impact. I also found other versions that had less interesting colors, and less artfully randomized.

D, no, that is the same one. It is "on sale" at Saks. I really fell hard for the lucite box look. Charlotte Olympia, Edie Parker, Anya Hindmarch, and Milly all make them.

It is an odd thing when "luxury" goods makers use non-luxury materials. It exposes that the "value" derives not at all from intrinsic value in materials/workmanship, but rather in the name and perhaps, more charitably, in the quality/creativity of design. I always think of the Prada backpack, which is so easily knocked off because, heck, it is just nylon anyway. Same with a lucite box. By contrast, at least an Hermes Birkin has some impressive materials and workmanship.

Irl, the flower one may be incredibility cheap looking, or maybe not. The more expensive ones usually are predictable in quality. My second fav is the pucci.

Yes, Bumble, I agree, a limitation of this is imprecise scale of each item, and IRL quality.

haha.. I love that you gave us a reveal worthy of the build up! That helped dampen the winning choice LOL. I hope you love it.. but I am glad you bought a backup :)

ETA I do quite like the Asos option-- the gold makes a difference for me.

Did you see this bunny bag? I have a weakness for black patent leather.

https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/product/mcq-alexander-mcqueen/black-white-electro-bunny-pouch/1806663?forced_user_country=US&gclid=CMv6r7yGoNQCFZCIswod2BkIIw

I missed the initial voting! :( I personally didn't care for the winner and was surprised so many voted for it. I actually liked the pale pink feather one, it is so lovely! And I must a bit vulgar bc I liked all of the Prada ones with the gold....what can I say, I like gold!

I cannot wait to hear if the flowered one is wonderful or awful when you actually see it! I love that it is only $24! I hope it is wonderful.

Yup I knew you'd go for the shower cap purse!

I'm late to the party but would have voted for the bathing cap too. I also really liked the white beaded clutch, as well as the asos version, Actually the asos version is sort of the end product if bathing cap and beaded clutch had a baby haha

I'm late again and have not read all the feedback but here goes....my worry would be how comfortable to carry and no snagging of clothing. Btw, I have a wedding the same day - my gut was dressy pants but I went with a dress and I regret my decision! Your choices sound perfect.

But Annie I didn't choose that at all; the crowd did. For $24, I figured WTH.

My choices were all on page 1: the white/serpent one, the magazine one, and the black bow. I bought the black bow because it is very versatile and not $$$; the magazine one I could only found sold in a gross haha, and the serpent one I could not get for what I felt was a fair price given condition.

Decor; yes, it absolutely is a combo of the color scheme from one and texture from the other.

LOL, Arapaho. I went thru a million machinations, but I really look best in this, so I guess I am just resigned to the fact that a white tailored blouse, dressed up or dressed down, is my signature look. The bag does have a chain.

BTW, I really am serious when I say I do not care about practical considerations of any kind when I am choosing an outfit (other then I need to be reasonably ambulatory, LOL). I don't care if it is uncomfy to carry. I don't care what it holds. For such occasions, I would only carry powder and lipstick anyway. And many a night DH has carried my lipstick in his jacket for me.

The black bow was my favorite :-)

It will be interesting to see the quality of the floral clutch. Good to have a back up.

Is this outfit for your stepson's wedding? I guess they went with black and white?

thx, Arapaho!

No, eld, that was a year ago! We have a couple of weddings this summer. And the bride did not specify b/w after all - too much pushback from her parents!

Okay, sooo.....

I still have not seen the $24 bag from China; it is supposedly on its way. I did receive the rattan one with the big black bow --- and sent it back. The bow was not a true black and the rattan was malodorous.

Sigh.

I picked up a hot pink clutch at the mall, and DD2 gave it a thumbs down. Too garish she said. She suggested I go with a softer pink, "millennial pink" they call it. I though that would be dull, so I wanted to repeat the color. I found several accessories I like with the color (i might even switch my watch band). It is dressier than it may look, in part because of the fabrics (the white top is a bit stiff and has some shine, for example). Also, the blouse looks dressier on someone with more decolletage; on the model it looks like you could wear it to the office, on me it is a bit too sexy for the office.

So I bought a Furla bag, new shoes, and a scarf. Here is the scarf, below, ... though I will wear it a bit differently to keep the neckline open. I'm pretty tall so it works well on me. I'm very happy with the overall look; i think it is flattering, dressy, and feminine. And it feels like me (unlike some of the things I tried). I have at least one more wedding to go to (one i haven't decided yet if we will attend) so a lot of use for the other clutch if it doesn't come in time or I opt for this.

The scarf:

A very bad mockup with the blouse, the scarf the way I am wearing it, the bag (I think to scale it is a tad smaller), and the shoes (comfy block heel).

What is the event you are wearing this to? Sorry, although I think the scarf is pretty, I'm not understanding why you want to cover up the blouse.

I can see a chunky necklace with the blush colors if that is the direction you are going in, but the scarf is overwhelming. I know you say you can pull it off, but it's summer and hot.

I love scarves. However, in this case I think you need to Coco Chanel it and nix the scarf. Three strands of big pearls will work better. Keep the shoes and bag.

ETA; I love "coco chanel" as a verb!

I have black pearl earrings from the Cook Islands. They are my favorite. Some day I'm going to call the jeweler and get a necklace to match.

Psst, I'd buy fake ones. I could buy over 150 of the fake necklace above for the south sea pearl strand I own. They have great sentimental value and I still love them, but jewelry is so overpriced and so trendy, my favorites the last few years have all been faux.

The wedding's over. I hope it was beautiful and fun.

I have only read about half or less of the responses. I somehow got sucked into this fun thread and have viewed those purses enough times to create each one blindfolded. I kept returning to your outfit and criteria; and I kept to my initial 'vote' -- the clutch that was wow, unusual, pretty, fun, and had staying power. I chose the unusual multi-colored flowed one, lower left of third group. It got so much going for it and perfectly fits your criteria. Nothing ho hum about it, either.

I might want to say that I don't dress up, don't like shopping (unless I find a huge bag of unclaimed large bills. One of those bags probably costs more than I's spend in months. Still, I am devoid of enjoyment of fine things.

Now. As I'm hooked, I'll go back and read the other comments and your choice.

I love the shirt, skirt and the scarf. For me, I tend to use scarves as a security blanket but with your height that blouse could stand alone without the scarf. Especially with either necklace.

The scarf is a beautiful print, but in my opinion, it breaks the elegant silhouette. But I admit, my comment is based on a less drapey way of wearing it. Long and loose might work perfectly.

Imnot much help, am I? Lol

Maybe you could only buy the magazine by the gross because I think it's a straight recycle, maybe with an updated faux cover. It sticks in my mind that the folded fashion magazine purse appeared on the scene in the 1980s. So maybe someone bought the leftovers.

Mtn, I love the watch as it is with the black band. It is elegant and dressy. jm2c.
Too bad about the smelly black bow purse which I confess I voted for twice. Guilty. Dynamite, girl!

Since the CI are on the NZD, the exchange rate is great. I got my earrings a couple years ago (8 or 10mm) for less than $300, direct from the pearl farm. AND I had a fantastic trip. ;)

LOL, Pal, I could buy several gross. But no less than a gross.

West, the second time in as many months I got something malodorous. They need to employ sniffers!

Jojoco, thats ok! It works for me.

I have that same scarf in my shopping cart!! I love it and it's so perfect with the purse.

I can't tell you how many outfits I've pulled together with a scarf. I wear them year round-- but I wouldn't wear one if i was going to be in the sun for an extended period. Walking the couple of blocks to the office in 90 deg? Yup.

Btw, still no flowered clutch and we leave in a few hours. Yikes

Mtn, just stop by a Wal-mart and pick up a flowery bathing cap.

Yeah. I can carry it by the straps, I may start a tend.

Well ... Lucy and Ethel did it. Why shouldn't you? ;-)

Lol, MDLN!

Too funny, Ida & mdln. Slow boat from China.

It arrived today! And I actually think it is quite pretty! I have another wedding this summer and it is an evening affair. I think I will carry this, and I may look for high waisted wide leg palazzo pants for a bit of added evening drama.

I wore the pink bag and draped scarf to the wedding last weekend, which started at 2pm, so I was glad I was not too glitzy (except for my new sunglasses which I love).

FWIW, here is the $24 bag... ta da

Now that would catch my eye at a event! Very cute and seems perfect with palazzo pants!

Glad your ship (finally) came in :) The purse looks prettier in this closeup photo. You'll look great with your palazzo pants.

And yes, Coco Chanel (it) should be a verb. That's fab.

The flower bag has me pleasantly surprised.

I didn't vote for it originally, but I really like it. It's unique and it will look great with palazzo pants.