Wallets are one of life’s little pleasures. While most people don’t think they have strong opinions about wallets, the size and shape of a wallet can really tell a lot about a person’s personality. I used to only carry large, rectangular wallets that I could shove bills and receipts into until it got to a point where my wallet was fuller the bag I used to carry it. Now, I have a small card holder with a couple of credit cards, with a zip pocket that only holds important things like insurance cards and punch cards for coffee shops.
Finding the right wallet for your everyday needs is as easy as just figuring out what those needs are. Smaller wallets obviously hold fewer things, so if you’re a minimalist (or aspire to be one) get one that’s slim in stature. If you need something that holds anything you could possibly need, find one that caters to that. There are not cut and dry rules for finding a wallet you actually enjoy having on you, but there are a couple styles you should keep in mind based on how much you plan on putting in it.
Minimalist
Other option:
NOMATIC Men's Slim Minimalist Wallet: It’s designed with a pull tab to access your four most-used cards, with durable elastic and leather that will keep up to 15 cards total. There’s really nothing superfluous and that’s what makes it great.
NOMATIC Men's Slim Minimalist Wallet
Cardholder
Other option:
Travelambo Leather Slim Wallet: Made from leather and equipped with three card slots, two slip pockets for cards or cash, and an ID window, this wallet has a lot going for it. It also comes in over 40 color options.
Travelambo Front Pocket Minimalist Leather Slim Wallet
Square
Other option:
MaxGear Credit Card Wallet, $8: If you’re the kind of person that tends to carry a lot, organize it all with this accordion-style zip around wallet. The outer leather is quilted for an added touch of style.
MaxGear Credit Card Wallet
Billfold
Other option:
Frye Austin ID Print Slim Leather Billfold: This uniquely colored wallet is made from smooth leather and has enough room for all the essentials. Three card slots, and ID window, and a bill pocket is just the right amount of organization you need to keep things light.
Frye Austin ID Print Slim Leather Billfold
Checkbook
Clutch
Other option:
Lavemi Women's RFID Blocking Real Leather Zip Around Wallet: What this clutch wallet accomplishes in a small amount of space is amazing. There are 17(!) card slots for everything from your credit cards to bus passes to loyalty cards. It has room for your phone and zips closed for full security.
Lavemi Women's RFID Blocking Real Leather Zip Around Wallet
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