^^ bumping this since there's so been so much interest lately 
I know when I went to get my long (gusset) black box Kelly wallet, I was able to transfer a couple things right over and they fit with no bulges, so I happily snapped her right up! I was able to fit:
* ID and CCs went right into slots
* blackberry 8830 or iPhone (I carry two during the day, just 1 at night
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* Bobbi Brown lipgloss
* house/car fob key set
And honestly, for a night out, thats all I really would need or want to keep track of! I need to find her and take a picture...
I know when I went to get my long (gusset) black box Kelly wallet, I was able to transfer a couple things right over and they fit with no bulges, so I happily snapped her right up! I was able to fit:
* ID and CCs went right into slots
* blackberry 8830 or iPhone (I carry two during the day, just 1 at night
ush* Bobbi Brown lipgloss
* house/car fob key set
And honestly, for a night out, thats all I really would need or want to keep track of! I need to find her and take a picture...
I think the size is neither here nor there as a clutch. It's a very large wallet, and could a very small clutch. About the same size as the mini jige. I think if you like that look, then sure, you can probably use it as a clutch. I tend to like to use things for their intended purpose and would steer you towards a KP or a mini medor. They are both fantastic clutches.
I think you can fit some things in there, and it's cute with a twilly, but for the price, I personally would rather save and put the money toward for a Kelly Pochette.
I don't carry a lot by any means, I can use a Kelly 25 as my daily bag and prefer a 28 to a 32, but I passed on using the Kelly wallet as clutch. I felt that for me personally, it was too big for a wallet and too small for a clutch.
I don't carry a lot by any means, I can use a Kelly 25 as my daily bag and prefer a 28 to a 32, but I passed on using the Kelly wallet as clutch. I felt that for me personally, it was too big for a wallet and too small for a clutch.
TankerToad you can replace the CC with a man. Now that's one less thing to fit in your clutch.
Use the scarf to tie him down (or UP
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I have 2 Kelly wallets in chevre, but you are right in saying that Epsom holds its shape better and it's more durable.
Hence, my preference for H small leather goods is Epsom.
I used my Kelly wallet as clutch once, it looked pregnant after I stuffed it with a lipstick, tissue , mobile phone plus cash and cards.
Hence, my preference for H small leather goods is Epsom.
I used my Kelly wallet as clutch once, it looked pregnant after I stuffed it with a lipstick, tissue , mobile phone plus cash and cards.
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Thanks for this.
Thank you for this, I now have more info re: the options given by my SA. Actually the choice for me is epsom vs mysore goatskin
I am not familiar with Mysore leather so for a Kelly wallet , does Mysore loose its shape and the credit cards may stretch showing a credit card "bubble" over time?
I leaning to the mysore only because it is orange! the epsom is rouge garnet which is a darker colour and epsom doesnt seem to do its justice
I still adore Kelly Wallets, but funny enough - not Epsom. It's ok, but I prefer chevre. The Epsom did stretch and bubble and so I am more careful with my Chevre and its fine, looks nearly new, even though I've used it for over a year and when I bought it, it was pre loved (rose shocking [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]). I like Epsom and would not pass on it if the color was right, but it's not a preference - I do like the feel and sheen of the Chevre more so it has the edge.
I think the real trick, besides not overstuffing it - and IMO this goes for ALL H wallets - Do Not Put Coins in the coin section. That bumpy unevenness and dirt just tends to ruin wallets over time. I use a Bastia daily, and if I'm using the wallet as a clutch I will put whatever coins I acquire elsewhere - usually the tip jar (with $1 added), or my pocket, a tray in my car, etc.
I think the real trick, besides not overstuffing it - and IMO this goes for ALL H wallets - Do Not Put Coins in the coin section. That bumpy unevenness and dirt just tends to ruin wallets over time. I use a Bastia daily, and if I'm using the wallet as a clutch I will put whatever coins I acquire elsewhere - usually the tip jar (with $1 added), or my pocket, a tray in my car, etc.