evening bag

noun

1. a small handbag made of rich fabric or beaded, ornamented, etc., and carried by women on formal or dressy occasions, usually in the evening.

Example Sentences

She drew on her long white gloves, fitted each finger, and reached for her evening bag.

From Literature

I love Watts’ tiny swan evening bag, the stylized swan on Moore’s bodice, the enormous orange swan beak poking its way into the photo and everyone’s complete commitment to the black-and-white bit.

From Seattle Times

I wore them to a formal event in London and found them so uncomfortable I discreetly removed them and stowed them in my evening bag.

From New York Times

Note, though, the very 2020 accessory: a mask dangling from her hand, like a very utilitarian evening bag.

From Seattle Times

I slipped it quickly into my imitation jet bead evening bag and looked around.

From Literature

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