The Best Clear Purses

Covax Crossbody Purse

The ideal size for travel or everyday use, the Covax crossbody purse is handcrafted from heavy-duty, perfectly clear, waterproof materials. As such, it allows for quick, easy security check-ins at airports, museums, concerts, and more. With a fully adjustable crossbody strap, this purse can be used as a shoulder purse or crossbody bag, depending on your preference. And crucially, it’s big enough to hold all the essentials, such as your wallet and sunglasses, and it sports a convenient, easy-access front pocket.

Pros:

• Designed with a front pocket for storing keys and cards
• Odorless
• Versatile enough for everyday use

Cons:

• Fingerprints are more visible on this bag

CuteClear Acrylic Bag

This acrylic bag from CuteClear is more durable than most with its high-quality Lucite material and sturdy clasp closure, making it a solid pick for big-crowd events. Aside from being practical and well-crafted, this bag is just plain stylish. You can opt to carry it as a clutch (using the short, clear resin strap) or as a crossbody bag; either way, it offers a cool, unique way to stash and carry all your belongings.

Pros:

• Crafted from durable Lucite and golden metal with a sturdy clasp closure
• Big enough to fit your phone, keys, sunglasses, ID, and other items
• You can easily personalize this bag with stickers and other decorative elements

Cons:

• The packaging for this purse could be improved

Amazon Basics Mini Backpack

More of a backpack person than a purse person? Amazon Basics’ mini backpack is a great go-to, with its ruggedly reinforced straps so that you can carry heavier items and its interior organizer for storing everything from pens and pencils to a small notebook and your phone. There is even a water bottle holder on the outside. This bag is made of water-resistant PVC plastic, so it’s awesome for seeing inside and quickly finding whatever you need. It also adds a hefty dose of adorable ’90s style to whatever you wear.

Pros:

• Durable, reinforced straps
• Stadium-approved (NCAA, NFL, NASCAR, PGA)
• Exterior water bottle holder
• Cute throwback style

Cons:

• A little pricey for what it is

Hoxis Clear Bag

Get through security with zero hassle and look cute doing it with this option from Hoxis, which is made from glossy, semi-sheer materials, with a gold-tone metal enclosure. There’s a removable shoulder strap, too, so you can wear this purse on your shoulder, across your body, or in your hand. And the straps even come in various shades of brown and gray, so this purse is more customized and versatile than most.

Pros:

• Super-cute boxy design
• Sturdy clasp closure
• Has a removable strap, so you can wear this purse one of three ways
• Straps come in different colors
• Awesome value

Cons:

• This bag has a strange smell when you first open the box (though it does go away)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean my clear purse?

First, empty the purse of all its contents. Then, simply wash your purse with warm, soapy water and dry it off with a clean rag.

What is the best type of purse for travel?

It’s important to find a purse that fits your personal style, but if you’re also looking for the perfect travel purse, there are some key criteria to be on the lookout for. The ideal travel purse should have plenty of organized pockets to fit all your essentials. It should also be lightweight and comfy enough to carry all day, while still being sturdy enough to withstand the normal wear-and-tear of travel. RFID-blocking technology is great, too, if you’re worried about security (though it’s not totally necessary — especially if you’re not traveling by plane).