STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

lynnie · Chanel

how big is your wallet?

Lilykind · Hermes

I used to carry a checkbook-sized one, but it is a pain in the butt to fit in some fo my smaller purses. Now I carry a Coach one that's the smallest size they offer (a French wallet)...I think this is a very good size and helps keep clutter to a minimum.

Here's a pic of the wallet style I carry (mine is apple green and the buckle is different)

FashionPrincess · Hermes

I use a Hobo International clutch/wallet that way if I don't want to lug my big bag in a store or restaurant, I can just grab it instead.

(Not my pics, got them on ebay)

HeatherLynn · Gucci

FP-

I really like that! Where did you get yours at?

FashionPrincess · Hermes

HeatherLynn wrote:

FP- I really like that! Where did you get yours at?

I got mine on ebay for like $50, but they sell them on Zappos, Nordstrom's and at Anthro. Also, Mason's carries them (that's were I first seen them, when I worked there).

lynnie · Chanel

lilykind- i had one about that size but it was getting stuffed with receipts from work...it was a hobo one and i love it. grr.

so now i bought this one:

simona wallet

http://www.anthropologie.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6629&itemType=PRODUCT&iSubCat=354&iMainCat=336

its really cute and fits all my cards (subway, ccs (i have a ton with my bank cards too), ids...) the leather is buttery and nice. i guess i could carry it as a clutch but that makes me very nervous- i'm scared i'd set it down and forget. i'm not good with clutches, and a wallet as a clutch makes me even nervous- no protective purse shell to hide inside of.

Kel · Coach

This is my wallet. It is little, but I don't have much to carry, so I like it.

NCshopper · Hermes

I have a red leather Coach wallet that I've had for a few years now and I LOVE it. They don't carry it anymore--it's a bi-fold wallet with a zippered compartment in the back for change and it snaps shut. It's fantastic. I think whether you want a checkbook size wallet or not is just a matter of personal preference.

Maddie · Coach

I have this J.Crew wallet and it's totally stuffed.

I really like yours, lynnie.

-- Edited by Maddie at 22:05, 2005-12-12

halleybird · Hermes

FashionPrincess wrote:

I use a Hobo International clutch/wallet that way if I don't want to lug my big bag in a store or restaurant, I can just grab it instead. (Not my pics, got them on ebay)

I have this in silver and I love it. For some reason it never occurred to me to use it as a wallet. Does it get banged up or anything inside your bag?

I have this hype wallet (mine is black). I like it because it's medium-sized, but it's sort of fat.

honey · Gucci

i have this wallet in a different print

it's surprisingly roomy. and has a nifty outside pocket for my train pass.

FashionPrincess · Hermes

halleybird wrote:

I have this in silver and I love it. For some reason it never occurred to me to use it as a wallet. Does it get banged up or anything inside your bag?

No, the bottom corners (where it folds) are wearing a little, but I think that is just from regular use. Although I don't really have anything in my purse that would bang it up. My keys go in the zipper compartment, so it's safe from those.

halleybird · Hermes

FashionPrincess wrote:

halleybird wrote: I have this in silver and I love it. For some reason it never occurred to me to use it as a wallet. Does it get banged up or anything inside your bag? No, the bottom corners (where it folds) are wearing a little, but I think that is just from regular use. Although I don't really have anything in my purse that would bang it up. My keys go in the zipper compartment, so it's safe from those.

hmmm, maybe I will try this. My other wallet is so chubby, it barely fits in some of my smaller bags!

Cortney1982 · Chanel

Small. Just big enough to hold necessary cards, coins, and bills.

ejc423 · Coach

Maddie wrote:

I have this J.Crew wallet and it's totally stuffed. I really like yours, lynnie.-- Edited by Maddie at 22:05, 2005-12-12

I have this one too. Well it is brown nubuck or something on the outside and light blue on the inside. I've had it for 3-4 years I think. I keep the basic cards (DL, CCs, insurance) and bills in it, but I keep it inside a navy leather Coach wristlet where my change and ridiculous amount of discount cards go. I just grab the wristlet if I don't want to take my whole purse. The only essential that I can't fit in there is chapstick.

Becca · Kate Spade

I have a clutch wallet as well.

Mine is similar to this one, except it's a bit bigger and is bright pink croc (by Abas).

calico · Kenneth Cole

I had a really old random-surfer-brand wallet that I recently replaced with a more sophisticated checkbook style. I love my wallet, and I don't have a problem fitting it in my purses because I don't have any really small purses Here's a pic, the dimensions are 7.75" x 3.75":

(I got it in dark brown with the light blue trim, on the far right)

sfclinevandy · Coach

Mine is by Isabella Fiore. It's the Carnaby design from a few years ago. This is the purse in the same print.

Since I can't find an picture of my actual wallet, it's about the size of this other Fiore wallet.

zeitgeist4 · Gucci

I just went from a smaller sized wallet to a checkbook sized one. I'm glad I did, it gives me room for coupons, and it actually takes up less room in my handbags, even though it's longer.

Cole Haan, as seen in the "weekend shopping" post.

Alikat · Kate Spade

I have a Mango wallet I bought in England for the large coin snap on the back which was handy because the lowest note in England is 5 pounds and I always had tons of change.

However its starting to fall apart now, so I'm thinking about getting a longer wallet to accommodate all the extra things I carry around now (like coupons). I normally just put cash, ID and an emergency card into my smaller bags, which I mostly use going out at night.