Bags are an integral part of any outfit – whether you want yours to blend in with or complement your designer dress or you want something to spruce up an otherwise plain ensemble, you’re sure to find the sartorial answer in a clutch bag. We’re bidding farewell to dull clutches today, as it’s all about the fun, jewelled, embellished ones.

Whether you just want one to match a current outfit for an upcoming event or you want a big investment piece, we have you sorted. Here are five of the hottest jewelled clutches available right now for all budgets:

1.– We wanted jewelled, and jewelled we most definitely got. We’d struggle to find a clutch bag with less embellishment – we are in love with this over the top creation! Santi jewelled clutch, £178.49

2.– What’s elegant, versatile, hard-working and sparkly all over? This Karen Millen clutch bag, of course! Team with nude heels and a dress of any shape, size or colour – this clutch goes with absolutely everything! Karen Millen jewel encrusted clutch, £99

3.– Whether you’re after a clutch bag in a contrasting or matching shade of green to go with an evening dress, this is the one for you. As this colour is so on-trend right now, accessorising around it is a piece of cake! Claudia Canova jewel detail clutch, £32

4.– A jewelled clutch for the elegant, understated lady. The perfect eveningwear accessory that can be carried in the palm of your hand or slung over your shoulder thanks to the very handy strap. Subtle but oh so sexy! Johnny loves Rosie jewelled clutch, £80 £28.50

5.– Ah, the unmistakable Alexander McQueen clutch in an un-missable shade of orange! An investment piece of hand candy if ever there was one! Alexander McQueen Union Jack skull clutch, £1342.62