Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

Suhse · ‎03-13-2012

Just bought a new bag, (Yikes).

I found the Kooba Jonnie in Rose Gold, at $199, $498MSR, so snared it. It arrived today, and it's beautiful!

Now, same site, I can order matching wallet, slightly less than half price!

I want it! Do I need it, No! I have wallets that will work fine, and are very nice. But, I want it! 😈

So, are you matchy, matchy, or do you think spending for a matching wallet is nonsense, a nice, versatile wallet works just fine!

Maybe, like a friend of mine, you don't like the matched look, and you sure don't like switching out wallets, as well as bags.

What camp are you in?

rmb · ‎03-10-2010

Congratulations on your new treasure! I used to be matchey to a certain extent, but now I go with a wallet "that goes with" whatever bag. I have a Lee Sands grey eel skin wallet and matching change purse that I only use now.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I have to match, especially when the bag is expensive. I have a few cheaper bags and usually the matching wallet is almost as much as the bag. In that case, I use what I have or buy something in a more realistic price range.

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

No. I have enough trouble remembering everything when I change my purse; there's no way I would remember everything if I switched wallets for each bag.

A good wallet is hard to find. When I find one, I use it until it falls apart.

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EdithEllenLily · ‎08-30-2013

@Suhse wrote:
Just bought a new bag, (Yikes).

I found the Kooba Jonnie in Rose Gold, at $199, $498MSR, so snared it. It arrived today, and it's beautiful!

Now, same site, I can order matching wallet, slightly less than half price!

I want it! Do I need it, No! I have wallets that will work fine, and are very nice. But, I want it! 😈

So, are you matchy, matchy, or do you think spending for a matching wallet is nonsense, a nice, versatile wallet works just fine!

Maybe, like a friend of mine, you don't like the matched look, and you sure don't like switching out wallets, as well as bags.

What camp are you in?

Yes, Suhse, if I were you, I would order the matching wallet at slightly less than half price! Your handbag is such a unique color, I think it would look uncoordinated to have, for example, a plain black wallet popping out at the checkout counter. Just some advice from EEL!

I have way too many matching handbag and wallet sets, so I'm all done shopping now! It's time to enjoy them!

Texasmouse · ‎09-27-2010

I'm with ChynnaBlue. It's way too much trouble to switch both wallets AND bags!

shan136 · ‎02-21-2015

When I buy a wallet it's all about function....how many cards does it hold? can it fit my phone? does it zip open or is it accordian style? does it have a strap?

So although I would like to match my wallet to my purse it's very rare that I find a wallet and purse from the same collection that suit my needs.

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

I love having a matching wallet but I've switched to using a wristlet as my wallet. It takes up less space in my purse and I really didn't need to carry 80% of the stuff I had in my wallet. I even kept my passport in it just so I'd know where it was. Now I'm down to one check book ( not both of them), 2 pay cards, driver license and my Costco card. My wristlet is a silver metallic Dooney large slim wrislet. Silver goes with most of my bags so I'm good.

In your case, I'd buy the matching wallet if I was you!

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EdithEllenLily · ‎08-30-2013

@JAXS mom wrote:
I love having a matching wallet but I've switched to using a wristlet as my wallet. It takes up less space in my purse and I really didn't need to carry 80% of the stuff I had in my wallet. I even kept my passport in it just so I'd know where it was. Now I'm down to one check book ( not both of them), 2 pay cards, driver license and my Costco card. My wristlet is a silver metallic Dooney large slim wrislet. Silver goes with most of my bags so I'm good.

In your case, I'd buy the matching wallet if I was you!

I was shopping with a friend a few months ago and she was looking for a wallet to go with a Coach handbag she had in both black and brown...she chose a silver Coach wallet which went nicely with both bags! Sound familiar? Very practical and coordinated, jaxs mom!