The Best Wallets For Women Only *Look* Expensive
The Best Wallets For Women Only *Look* Expensive
A decade ago, you might’ve been caught sporting a giant wallet—er, more like a tote bag—that, let’s be honest, held your entire life. (Alas, this was pre Apple Pay and Square.)
As technology has advanced, so have the tools we use to carry our most essential items. Sorry to break it to you, but your trusty wallet from 2012 is probably on its last leg, meaning it’s time for an update. Luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from (including ones that are eco-friendly and won’t break the bank).
When picking out a new wallet, you want to focus on three criteria: lifestyle (a.k.a. something that is functional according to your everyday life), size, and budget, says personal stylist and image consultant Cassandra Sethi.
You also want to make sure it’s secure, says celebrity stylist Kat Eves, who personally prefers a zipper wallet as it’s “less likely to snap and send everything flying.”
No matter your wallet needs, there’s something out there for you. From phone wallets to bags that won’t obstruct your 5k training sessions, here are 25 wallets you’ll want to *add to cart* ASAP.
1) HVISK Winter Beige Zip Structure Wallet
HVISK
HVISK
$28.00
This wallet from Danish brand HVISK is made from partly recycled vegan leather, making it not only stylish but sustainable, too. It contains two card slots, enough to hold all of your important credit cards and IDs, as well as a compartment for coins and cash. Plus, it zips shut so you don’t have to worry about cards or change falling out inside your bag.
2) ASOS DESIGN croc effect foldover wallet
ASOS Design
ASOS
$18.00
This croc effect foldover wallet from ASOS is a great everyday option. It has a faux leather exterior and enough card slots to carry every single card you own (yes, your Olive Garden rewards card can come, too).
3) Hyer Goods Flame Croc Zip Wallet
Hyer Goods
Hyer Goods
$92.00
This gorgeous bright orange zip wallet from Hyer Goods is made from upcycled leather, making a win for you and Mother Nature. It comes with eight pockets in total, so you’ll never run out of room for your extensive gift card collection (IYKYK).
4) Kate Spade Spencer Zip-around Continental Wallet
Kate Spade
Kate Spade
$141.00
You can’t go wrong with a Kate Spade wallet. “They’re really well-made, durable, and they also look stylish,” says Eves. With 12 card slots and four slip pockets, this wallet has enough space to hold all of your valuables (your phone included) without feeling bulky.
5) JW Pei Stella Wallet
JW Pei
JW Pei
$39.00
This croc-embossed JW Pei wallet is made with vegan leather, making it not only ~cute~ but also environmentally-friendly. It’s also perfect if you’re in the market for a slim and sleek option that looks expensive, but isn’t. Watch as everyone’s mouths drop when they hear you paid less than $50 for this bad boy… mhm.
6) Tom Ford Shiny Leather Card Holder
Tom Ford
Neiman Marcus
$390.00
“I’m personally a big fan of card holder wallets,” says Sethi. “They’re lightweight and can fit the essentials like cards and some cash.” This leather card holder from Tom Ford fits all your valuable IDs and credit cards—and has just enough room for that emergency twenty-dollar bill.
7) Portland Leather ‘Almost Perfect’ Mini Daisy Wallet
Portland Leather
Portland Leather
$16.00
Featuring a delicate scalloped edge, this snap closure wallet is simple yet stylish. Made to carry your ID and other essential cards, it’s a perfect everyday option. Plus, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind item: No two Portland Leather wallets are the same, with each made from locally sourced leather and having its own unique character markings (talk about U-N-I-Q-U-E á la Beyoncé).
8) YSL Flap Top Leather Envelope Wallet
Yves Saint Laurent
Neiman Marcus
$375.00
This pebbled leather envelope wallet from Yves Saint Laurent is great for everyday use, and durable enough to last a lifetime. It has two card slots in the back for your main ID and credit card, as well as an interior coin pouch for any emergency cash you might have on hand.
9) R-KI-TEKT Leather Envelope Wallet
R-KI-TEKT
R-KI-TEKT
$55.00
This envelope wallet from R-KI-TEKT (like architect, get it?) is handmade with love (and leather) in Georgia. Hand-painted, you’ll not only have a one-of-a-kind piece, but you’re guaranteed to get loads of compliments while carrying this around. Don’t hesitate to get your hands on this one as they sell out fast!
10) Matt & Nat LETTE Vegan Wallet Crossbody Bag
Matt & Nat
Matt & Nat
$95.00
Matt & Nat is a brand out of Canada that is one of Eves’ personal favorites. “They make vegan goods using sustainable materials and their bags are extraordinarily well made,” she says. With detachable and adjustable straps, this wallet also doubles as a crossbody bag, making it a two-for-one deal!
11) Stella McCartney Logo Strap Cardholder
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney
$490.00
Mini purse trend, but make it a wallet. This Stella McCartney cardholder has three card slots, plus a coin purse to hold the essentials like credit cards and cash. What’s more? The strap is long enough to throw across your chest, making it the perfect accessory for a night out.
12) Ashya Heritage Checker Bolo Bag
Ashya
Ashya
$425.00
This hand-stitched bag from Ashya is made in Los Angeles, and the perfect wallet for going out dancing or just having a Sunday stroll. In addition to being able to carry all of your essentials (yes, your phone, too) it can also be worn four ways, meaning you can wear it on multiple occasions and no one will notice it’s the same bag, just remixed (YW!).
13) Yvonne Koné Mini Hasse Purse Leather Wallet
Yvonne Koné
Nordstrom
$244.00
This wallet from Yvonne Koné also doubles as a clutch! And in addition to being sleek AF, it’s also spacious enough to hold all of your most valuable items.
14) Stella McCartney Falabella Continental Wallet
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney
$490.00
“There’s nothing like a good Stella bag,” says Eves. “It has a weight to it that feels expensive, and it’s also made ethically and sustainably.” This Stella McCartney wallet is definitely worth the couple extra dollars. It has 11 compartments, meaning it can carry all the things…like, all of them. And that silver diamond-cut chain? Simply to die for.
15) Mansur Gavriel Compact Zip Wallet
Mansur Gavriel
Mansur Gavriel
$160.00
This compact zip wallet comes in a stunning array of colors, from an eggplant purple to a cherry red. It has enough room for essentials, like cards and cash. Plus, the zipper closure ensures that everything inside remains safe, secure, and organized.
16) Paul Smith Medium ‘Swirl’ Zip-Around Wallet
Paul Smith
Paul Smith
$350.00
This Paul Smith zip-around wallet is for anyone looking for a pop of color. Not only is this explosion of hues total eye-candy, but it also makes your wallet easy to spot so you’re not digging in your bag for hours at the front of the register, slowly creating foot traffic behind you (been there).
17) Off-White Arrows Quilted Leather Wallet
Off-White
Farfetch
$600.00
Virgil Abloh, the founder of Off-White, may have left us too soon, but his legacy lives on in his designs. This leather wallet is no exception. The quilting and the safety pin details are truly chef’s kiss. Plus, the zip fastening will guarantee that all of your cards and cash are secure. (BRB, just adding this to my cart).
18) 2 Chic Designs Yellow Leather Fold Over Clutch
2 Chic Designs
Etsy
$130.00
Safe to say, you probably didn’t have a yellow croc-embossed wallet clutch on your wishlist, but now that you know it exists, you desperately need it in your life (same). A few reasons to add this to your cart: It’s handmade, it’s roomy enough to hold all the things you need, and your friends will be asking you, “Omg, where did you get that?”
19) Baggu Fanny Pack
Baggu
Baggu
$54.00
Looking for a bag that will hold everything you need while you're off on a run? “A fanny pack is going to be the easiest thing in terms of keeping your hands free when you’re working out,” says Eves. “You also don’t want to lose your range of motion, so having something that you can wear, whether on the front, the back, or even across your shoulder, is a much better choice than having something in your hand.”
Also, because you’re sweating, you want something made out of a breathable material that is easy to clean—a box this Baggu bag checks.
20) Athleta Coffee Run Wallet 2.0
Athleta
Athleta
$14.99
This wallet from Athleta is made from high-performing recycled nylon and recycled polyester sourced from plastic bottles, and is perfect for running errands or hitting the gym. Just clip the carabiner onto your gym bag, and you’re ready to hit the treadmill without fear of losing your valuables.
21) Vera Bradley RFID Zip-Around Wristlet
Vera Bradley
Vera Bradley
$30.00
In addition to fanny packs, wristlets are also a good option for wallets that won’t inhibit your workout. This one from Vera Bradley is lightweight as well as sweat-resistant. It also provides RFID (which stands for radio-frequency identification) protection for your credit and debit cards, so you don’t have to worry about financial or identity theft.
22) Bandolier Pebble Leather Wallet Case
Bandolier
Bandolier
$75.00
Long gone are the days of bulky wallets. If you’re someone who swears by Apple Pay and virtual wallets, and only really carries one or two cards on the day-to-day, this phone wallet may be your new best friend. Plus, if your wallet is attached to your phone, you’ll never stop in the middle of the street in panic asking, “Wait, where’s my wallet?” ever again.
23) Coach North/South Phone Crossbody
Coach
Amazon
$119.02
If you’re ISO of a phone wallet that also doubles as a purse, this Coach crossbody is the best option for you. It comes with an exterior pocket for your smartphone as well as an interior pouch for cards and cash, so you can store all your valuables in one place.
24) Jacquemus Le Pitchou
Jacquemus
Farfetch
$168.00
“I think circle wallets are really fun and cute,” says Eves. “They look like tiny purses and yet they’re not super weighty and they’re also great for going out.” This circle wallet from Jacquemus can go around your neck, which means it serves as both a wallet and accessory. It’s small enough to not be obtrusive, but spacious enough to hold any important cards and cash.
25) Athleta Revive Circle Wallet
Athleta
Athleta
$35.00
If you’re into the circle wallet look, but want something you can also take to the gym, opt for this wallet from Athleta. It’s made from recycled polyester and has a water-repellent finish, meaning you can just wipe it clean after your sweat sesh.
From Coach to Kate Spade, here are 25 best wallets for women for every occasion, whether you’re training for a 5k or planning a night out with friends.