Small Lady Dior My ABCDior

Its Cannage stitching recalls the Napoleon III cane chairs that seated guests at Christian Dior's couture shows, and the dangling D.I.O.R. charms remain the quickest way to spot one across a room. The My ABCDior version keeps all of that and adds a wide, adjustable shoulder strap, so a bag once held only by its top handle can now be worn crossbody.

Olive is an unexpected choice for a bag this formal, and a good one: deeper than khaki, softer than black, it works with ivory, camel, chocolate and gold jewelry alike. The lambskin is supple, with a gentle sheen that suits evening light. At roughly 8 inches wide, 7 inches high and 3 inches deep, the small size holds cards, keys, a lipstick and a compact, and not much else, which is exactly what a wedding or a gala asks of you.

Carry it by the handle with a column dress, or let the strap's 21.5-inch drop take it crossbody over a tailored coat when the night runs long. It is a bag worth living with for a season of occasions before you decide it is yours.