How to Select a Man's Wallet
There are a few things to consider if you want to buy a man's wallet for a gift or for yourself because there are many different styles available. Here's a rundown of several popular styles with options to consider for fit, form and function without sacrificing personal style. Does this Spark an idea?
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Get a breast pocket wallet for the distinguished man in your life. As the name implies, this bi-fold style wallet is longer and slim, and fits in the breast pocket of a suit jacket. It contains many slots of credit cards, a ID window and slots for currency. You can purchase a modest Derek Alexander brand in leather or spend a lot more for designer names like Armani and Raffaello.
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Select a travel and passport wallet for the man on the go. This wallet holds the passport, currency, checks, airline tickets and boarding passes, has credit card slots, usually a penholder, change compartment, keys and ample room for other travel papers. These are usually styled in leather; Clava offers one at Luggage.
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Purchase a bi-fold money clip wallet with or without outside pockets. This style wallet clips the currency to the inside of the wallet, which has slots for credit cards and ID, then folds in half. The outside usually has outside pockets to hold business cards. Royce Leather offers this style for less, while high-end names such as Armani, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace can be much more expensive.
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Consider a zippered wallet if your man carries a lot of stuff in his pockets. This style usually has one or two zippered compartments to store loose change, credit and ID cards, keys and currency. Some styles are more organized and zip open to reveal actual credit cards slots, and ID window and a currency compartment. Get a zippered Aaron Irvin wallet in microfiber nylon.
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Buy a front pocket wallet with a magnetic clip for slim style. If your man likes to carry his wallet in his front pants pocket, this is the style to get. This wallet doesn't fold open; it holds the currency under a magnetic clip on one side and multiple credit cards in the slots on the other side. You can buy a leather one from Bosca.
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Opt for a checkbook wallet. Like the breast pocket wallet in size, this wallet holds the checkbook as well, usually has deep compartments for currency and slots for credit cards and ID. This is a good choice for a businessman who writes a lot of checks.
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Stick with a standard bi-fold or tri-fold wallet if you man just likes to stick it in his back pocket. These classic wallets feature a currency compartment, credit cards slots and usually have an ID window. You can buy these wallets just about anywhere and in a variety of materials such as nylon, vinyl or leather from eBags online.
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