Sorry to leave the guys out but I don’t need info on what you keep in your pocket!
What kind of wallet do you carry if you use a wallet? Brands, styles, features, price point?
I have a Patricia Nash wallet (I don’t really know the name of wallet “styles” - it’s kind of long, rectanglish but not overly thick. Leather) This wallet won’t die. I’ve had it for YEARS. Probably 8+. It’s the only one I’ve used.
I’d like to go to something a little smaller. What I still like to have:
not too hard to get into - a snap is fine but I don’t want to have to unbuckle or do anything complicated to get into it
Coin spot. I don’t want a separate coin pouch - and want a spot even though I don’t do cash a lot anymore.
Several credit card slots - no plastic credit card inserts (like a men’s wallet might have)
Not bulky
My budget - under $50. But fine to share whatever you use/have because it’s still fun to see!
I sort of don’t like when I have to fold my bills to fit in a wallet. But I could probably adjust to having to do this if they can’t fit long wise.
Hopefully there is no way for this thread to become political. .
This is a touchy subject for me. I have not been happy with the last 3 wallets I had. I switched to a smaller purse (bag) and want a smaller wallet to go in it. I used to love the “french purse” style, but now that I hardly use cash I am not sure that is my best option (and nobody makes those anymore). I still would like a place to put a few coins, a few cards, and a few bills. I have really cut down on what I carry - so it doesn’t really need to hold much.
I also feel safer if my credit cards are inside the wallet (not in an outer pocket).
I am excited to see if any new solutions show up here that work for me!
I love my Big Skinny wallet. It does have a small change compartment, but it doesn’t add bulk if you don’t use it. It comes in tons of colors and prints. I have the Evergreen Plaid to match my green purse.
I LOVE my wallet, and it’s much like you describe. I had an identical one also for years - probably like 15, but it just got so ragged looking. I couldn’t find anything I liked, but then I went into Belks and they had an identical one! Bought it on the spot for around $15. I’ll see if I can’t find a link, but it’s been a few years and it was just randomly sitting by itself on the shelf.
It holds my drivers license, AAA card, a credit card and and some cash. I just move it from my purse to the pocket of my yoga bag, jacket, etc. as needed.
I have something similar now. I have some fancy wallets, some have coin pouch and some have cash section, and I don’t have many of them any more. I just have a credit card holder for license and few cards. I can often get away without having the card holder on me now because I can use my iPhone to pay for everything.
I used to have few pictures in my wallet. The phone has really changed my need for a wallet.
I use a very old worn small wallet that almost certainly came in a boxed set from Kohl’s. No brand name but it holds driver’s license, insurance cards, a few credit cards, cash, and coins. I’ll be sorry when it really wears out because it’s the perfect size. The big wallet that came with it is too big. When I need a new one, I will search the Parent Cafe for this thread!
Ditto. Have a phone case that has a couple of card slots. When I need to carry cash or more than just 2 cards, I use my wallet on a chain aka WOC. It was expensive as heck but it was my workhorse purse/wallet for many years. I recently checked the retail price… yowl, it almost tripled since 2008 when I bought it.
One of my friend’s college friends owns or owned this company, and another friend loves them.
Feel free to laugh, but this is what I use. I own a “nice” black Coach wallet, and another nice wallet that has a wrist strap and will hold my phone, but I like this because it’s so easy to throw from my purse to my pickleball bag, or just my pocket if necessary. I think my husband ordered it on Amazon. Also - if anyone has ever received something similar to this getting an Athleta or Lulu Lemon gift certificate, it’s the same size. Holds a couple credit cards, license, AA card, my key fob, and some change/dollars. The price is right…
I have a small Baggallini crossbody “every day” bag which has a zip up wallet as part of the bag. It’s very convenient and lightweight so I end up using it all the time!
I’ve been a fan of Lodis trifold wallets, like the one in the link. I love that if you want you can get them in unusual colors. I get mine on ebay or poshmark.
In addition to several card slots there’s a zippered area on the back where I keep coins, hair tie and another slot for some bills. It’s small and I’m on my second one - first one lasted 10-12 yrs. Think I paid $75 ish.
I have gone back to the mywalit medium snap wallet. It’s $149 on Amazon. It’s a bright color so easy to see in my purse, and it holds everything I might need. (Health cards, cc, $ ) I’ve done bigger (with an infrequently used checkbook) and smaller, but like that wherever I go, I am likely to have what I need with me.
I pare back if traveling and having security concerns but 95% of the time, this has me covered.
My boss gave me a Kate Spade wallet for Christmas. I like it because I can throw it in a purse or zip my phone in it and just carry it on its own. They come with all different kinds of change compartments, card slots, and lots of colors.
I’ve had it for YEARS. Probably 8+. It’s the only one I’ve used.
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