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#10,051
I love mine. I don’t use it as often as I would like though since I always have my iPad on me early in the day to track the stock market.
But, generally if I dont need my iPad it is perfect. Just make sure you get a base shaper. It makes it look better and also helps you fit more inside.
I can get my ID & cards, car key fob and 2 house keys, a lipstick, inhaler, and my Samsung phone in it. Plus some Benadryl and cash in either zip pocket!
 
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Yramnna said:
I recently just purchased my 1st WOC and with a base shaper in place, I can fit an iphone max pro with its bulky phone case, key fob, lip moisturizer balm and with room left for maybe another lip product. I do use the card slots and zip compartment for cash, or if I’m feeling lazy, I just shoved all my cards and cash in the zip compartment. I am liking my WOC a lot so far. It’s so light, versatile and pretty too!
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That’s what I was thinking. If I had the base shaper it would help a lot. I have an LV key pouch with my car key attached so was wondering if I could fit that with a lip product and my phone.
 
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LCW884 said:
I love mine. I don’t use it as often as I would like though since I always have my iPad on me early in the day to track the stock market.
But, generally if I dont need my iPad it is perfect. Just make sure you get a base shaper. It makes it look better and also helps you fit more inside.
I can get my ID & cards, car key fob and 2 house keys, a lipstick, inhaler, and my Samsung phone in it. Plus some Benadryl and cash in either zip pocket!
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I have a base shaped for another bag so that would be a must have! Good to know you are able to fit so much.
 
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AED1127 said:
Considering getting a WOC. I just want an entry bag and I don’t carry that much on me. Maybe phone, wallet, keys and some lip products.

Do you think this is worth it? Functional?
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I'm planning to buy a WOC next week in Vegas. I have watched about 3000 "What fits in my WOC?" videos on YouTube, so I'm totally ready for it!!! I just need a few cards (planning on buying a flat card holder as well, as my flap might be a bit bulky), phone, and keys (car fob plus three keys that are on an Orbit, so super compact)...plus some flat things for the zip/slip pockets - an individually wrapped flosser/toothpick, travel pack of Tylenol, individual use packets of hand cream, and eyeglass cleaning cloth. I don't wear makeup, so no need to carry any of that for me.

I have traditionally been a big bag gal, and was always the one who had everything but the kitchen sink in my bag, but over the last couple of years I got tired of lugging it all around, and have REALLY been paring down what I carry to the essentials.
 
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As much as influencers show how so many items fit in those what's in the bag videos, I don't find that true in real life. I can never fit those many things, and if I did, I'd have to spend so much time taking things out and putting them back in when I need something, which realistically cannot happen when you are out and about. The WOC is great for a phone, slim keys, cards and cash in compartments, lip stick, slim pill case which I use for a few pills or breath mints. Even with these items I have to constantly re-adjust when I take something out. If you want a key fob, forget lipstick. I find the Mini size a little bit easier to take things in and out of.
 
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Caspin22 said:
I'm planning to buy a WOC next week in Vegas. I have watched about 3000 "What fits in my WOC?" videos on YouTube, so I'm totally ready for it!!! I just need a few cards (planning on buying a flat card holder as well, as my flap might be a bit bulky), phone, and keys (car fob plus three keys that are on an Orbit, so super compact)...plus some flat things for the zip/slip pockets - an individually wrapped flosser/toothpick, travel pack of Tylenol, individual use packets of hand cream, and eyeglass cleaning cloth. I don't wear makeup, so no need to carry any of that for me.

I have traditionally been a big bag gal, and was always the one who had everything but the kitchen sink in my bag, but over the last couple of years I got tired of lugging it all around, and have REALLY been paring down what I carry to the essentials.
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Right! I like to carry light but I bought an LV felicie last year and I think I’m going to sell it because it barely fits anything. I didn’t listen when people told me that haha but at least you can put the shaper in the bottom of the WOC. I have one for my LV Vavin chain wallet and it helps so much.
 
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AED1127 said:
Right! I like to carry light but I bought an LV felicie last year and I think I’m going to sell it because it barely fits anything. I didn’t listen when people told me that haha but at least you can put the shaper in the bottom of the WOC. I have one for my LV Vavin chain wallet and it helps so much.
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I've got my base shaper all ready to go, all I need now is the actual WOC! :lol: The lack of space in a WOC is actually a plus for me, because my efforts to pare down to the essentials are very deliberate, and I need a bag that forces me to stay on the path.

I went from big tote bags (Neverfull MM size) to my LV Carryall PM, which was a big step in itself, but I settled in great, and it's actually not only a literal weight off, but it's a mental weight off as well, not worrying about all the various items I used to carry in my bag every day. Once I started realizing that I NEVER actually needed those things, they were just there like a security blanket, it clicked that I didn't need to have them with me at all times. It was a whole mental shift, and it was so freeing. Now I'm ready for the next step with my upcoming WOC!
 
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epistolic said:
The WOC suits some people but for me I just struggle with how flat it looks, I feel like aesthetically I prefer bags with a little more depth to them. But I can see how they could be very functional for an evening out!
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And I am one of those people who love a WOC because of how flat the profile is! I don't need any more bulk or depth added anywhere on my body, so it's the ideal shape for me.

Someone else up thread had mentioned that the WOC doesn't like her key fob. I have found I can either carry a key fob or a lipstick along with my phone, not both.

I use a few of the card slots but, mostly, I carry my ID and a couple of cards in a minimal card holder which I move from wallet to wallet or WOC. This is the style I like best:

MYWALIT card holder
 
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I tend to use my WOC only on vacation when I don’t need keys. I have a huge key fob that would take too much real estate in a WOC. I really do love a WOC for walking out and about. However, it’s not practical for my daily needs as a maximalist.
 
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Caspin22 said:
All of you wise WOC owners, I have a question....on current WOC styles, are the chains all the same length regardless of style?

I tried on a WOC a couple of weeks ago at a boutique but didn't take any photos. Then I tried one on at a different boutique yesterday and feel like yesterday's was a bit shorter than the first one, but not sure if my mind is playing tricks on me and I'm just not remembering correctly, because I tried on other things that day too.

Here's a photo of yesterday's. For reference, I'm 5'1" and shaped like a potato with boobs and legs. Does this look like the standard length WOC chain?

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Hi, I’m afraid I can’t help you on your question regarding strap length, but just wanted to say this WOC looks great on you. I love the so black. Is this WOC Lambskin? Also is the price a lot more than the Classic WOC?
 
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Rani said:
Hi, I’m afraid I can’t help you on your question regarding strap length, but just wanted to say this WOC looks great on you. I love the so black. Is this WOC Lambskin? Also is the price a lot more than the Classic WOC?
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Thank you! Yep, it’s lambskin, and I think she said it was $4300 USD, so considerably more than the classic WOC.
 
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