Silver Purse Trend: Embrace Your Midnights Era With These High-Shine Handbags

This bestselling Staud Bag is definitely in its “Midnights Era.” Not only is it shaped like the literal moon — to which abstract crescent handbag shapes were also a major trend of 2023 — it also glistens like starlight in a glittery leather “Diamond” colorway. It comes with an adjustable strap for comfortable hands-free hauling over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag.

Price upon publish date of this article: $295

For fall 2023, Gucci brought back the Tom Ford-era Horsebit clutch design from the fall 2003 and spring 2004 collections. Featuring the Italian fashion house’s signature horsebit hardware, the updated chain bag comes in a variety of colors, like this sophisticated silver hue. Take styling cues from Kendall Jenner and Rihanna and style it with a crystal-embellished mini skirt and a shimmering tank top.

Price upon publish date of this article: $3,890

Can’t get enough of the bow trend? Mango’s sweet-shaped Metallic Bow Clutch boasts two trends in one. It’ll look chic carried as a clutch to all kinds of holiday parties (and match the presents under the tree too), whether you wear it with a cozy sweater dress or fancy party attire. When it’s time to hit the town, its slinky chain strap will feel like jewelry atop bare shoulders and a mini dress.

Price upon publish date of this article: $99.99

Thankfully, a number of affordable handbag brands have come along to perfect the silver bag look for less. Amazon’s favorite Cassip Evening Bag is a flawless option, made from faux leather with a strap for over-the-shoulder wear.

What reviewers say: “I am so happy with this bag. I’ve been stuck on incorporating chrome/metallic into my wardrobe, but I was struggling to find a simple sleek design. This purse has perfect lines and is very versatile with the crossbody strap. It is a good size, I can fit my phone, several tunes of gloss, my setting spray, keys etc inside and it tucks under my arm nicely.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $24.99

If rhinestones put a glimmer in your eye, we love the Curve Bag from Marc Jacobs. It’ll outshine your neutral shoulder bag rotation with edgy hardware, a chunky silver chain strap, and a body-hugging silhouette. It holds more than a typical mini bag, with room for those extra night out essentials to last you through the morning, like a portable phone charger, makeup for touch-ups, or even a disposable camera for capturing effervescent memories.

Price upon publish date of this article: $550

This 8 Other Reasons It Girl Bag is simple, sleek, and lightweight, in anything-but-basic metallic silver. Aptly named, it’s made for the fashion girls, with a faux patent leather shell, top handle, adjustable shoulder strap, and plenty of pockets for haute hauling.

What testers say: “Super cute, shiny, and nice size. The zippered outside pocket is small, though, it won’t fit a phone. The shoulder strap has a nice drop. Hasn’t scuffed up in normal use. Always get compliments on the color.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $150

The Rhinestone Tassel Pouch from Anthropologie pulls in Art Deco glamour and flapper flair for the modern era. Adorned with blue and silver sequins and glass stones, and anchored by a long chain strap, this bag is the perfect companion to any sparkling soirée. It’s the roaring ’20s after all, and a little party never killed nobody.

Price upon publish date of this article: $98

Reformation’s Medium Chiara Convertible Bag gives you two party-ready purses in one. Made of responsibly sourced leather, it can be folded from a shoulder bag to a cute geometric clutch with a cool knotted wrist strap. This high-shine “Mirror Metallic” colorway is 70 percent off, right on time for New Year’s Eve.

Price upon publish date of this article: $119.40

The vintage bamboo top-handle bag is back for 2023, and while it has a bit of a retro, ladylike feel, Jil Sander proves it’s modern and of-the-moment with its boxy shape and futuristic silver finish.

Price upon publish date of this article: $2,700

When it comes to daring and free-spirited accessories, no one does it quite like Cult Gaia. Its Caldera clutch is sleek, chic, and effortlessly versatile with intricate sculptural shapes. The result? A show-stopping piece that’s impeccably refined. It features a top clasp snap closure and one main compartment for storing several lip glosses, a few cards, and a small phone. 

Price upon publish date of this article: $598

Whether you’re heading out for dinner and drinks or dancing until two in the morning, consider Mango’s new Clutch Bag. The mini design features a short chain strap and a metallic silver clasp closure. This sleek accessory is the perfect pairing for all of your “little nothing dresses“.

Price upon publish date of this article: $59.99

Osoi’s Silver Brocle Shoulder Bag will satisfy your nostalgia for Y2K-era purses. The bag features a functional statement buckle that gives this otherwise simple silhouette an edge. Plus, it has a rounded shape that nods to the crescent fad from the early aughts. Throw it over your shoulder with a bodycon dress, or opt for a foolproof pairing of baggy jeans and heels.

Price upon publish date of this article: $142

Themoire is a Milan-born brand that keeps sustainability top of mind with fashion-forward offerings. Its Bios Knots Laminated Clutch Bag features vegan leather on the exterior and an interior lining made of recycled materials from PET plastic bottles and threads. While we’ve seen it worn as a clutch by many fashion tastemakers, like Miki Cheung, it can also be styled as a crossbody bag with its adjustable long strap.

Price upon publish date of this article: $458