Bags and Purses for Big Events

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Last month I attended a comedy show (John Crist – clean and hilarious. Watch his special here.) at a performing arts venue with a friend and my daughters.

Prior to the event, I went on the venue’s website and saw that bags larger than 4″ x 6″ would not be allowed.

4″ x 6″?  Do you think it was a man who came up with that size?

Even my evening bags weren’t even that small, so I ended up putting my lipstick, credit cards and other necessities in a quart zip lock bag.

The rest of the girls just took small bags.

We were greeted by an official in the parking lot who had a 4″ x 6″ template to measure bags.

Everyone but me was told that they had to leave their bags in the car because they were too big.

My friend’s bag was just 1/2″ over!!!

When we got to the door, our bags were measured again and searched.

I understand about the security concerns we have these days, but a tiny 4″ x 6″ bag seems a bit like overkill.

Different Venues | Different Sizes

When I got home, I did some research on what size bags were allowed at the different venues in Houston.

We have 3 major sports venues. All will allow different size bags. Most want them to be clear.

Most of the other arts venues don’t have size requirements…yet.

So I put together this post with different sizes and types of bags for events.

Keep in mind….no one sent me anything when I purchased my tickets that there was a size limit on bags. If I had not looked at the website and ran across that information, I would not have known until I arrived.

Moral of the story:  check your venues website for their bag requirements before you go.

Small Bags for Big Events

Small Zip Wallet

This small zip wallet by A New Day at Target is the only one I found  that was small enough for the venue that had the 4″ x 6″ size requirement.

Comes in 5 colors.

Dimensions: 3.5″ x 4″  x .88″

Big enough for your credit card and maybe a lipstick. I guess you need to put your phone in your pocket.

Vince Camuto Convertible Leather Travel Wallet

This is so cute!

It has a removable strap so you can wear it as a cross body or wristlet.

4.5″ x 8.25″ x .75″

Crossbody Cell Phone Purse

Cute and functional. Has a clear window so that you can see your phone for messages & notifications without taking it out of your purse.

Comes in  5 colors.

8.2″ x 1.1″ x 4.5″

Clear Bags for Big Events

Clear Stadium Approved Crossbody Bag

My daughter is borrowing this one from me for the Backstreet Boys Concert this week. It’s at an outdoor venue that requires clear bags.

10″ x 9″

Big enough for cellphone makeup and wallet.

Frosted inner pocket for things you want to keep private.

Stadium Approved Clear Tote

12″ x 12″ x 6″

Big enough to hold everything you would take in your purse.

Comes in 15  colors.

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