Why Do You Switch Wallets?

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#16
I own one wallet and 1 mini skinny, i cannot and will not switch out.. the main wallet is full, a large accordion zip around, it's not credit cards :laugh: but reward, ID, and so forth...

My oldest owns 3 or more wallets she changes to suit her bag and what she wants to carry... more effort than i can handle these days. Though i will admit i have always been this way, 1 wallet i use for years then replace.
 
#17
Rocket_girl said:
I have many wallets and pouches (in the double digits). Some more practical... some less so. Many wallets/SLGs purchased as smaller indulgences to satisfy my bag-lust and keep myself from buying another whole bag.

With this, I switch often - either for size of bag... or coordinate... or to use a bright color inside dark interior.

I also switch SLGs. It makes my stomach clench to see clashing bits and bobs inside my bag, so I change them. Not to be matchy by color or brand, but definitely to curate a mix of pieces that will make me smile when I see them together. Like matching undergarments to outfit. Nobody else knows, but it matters. Makes me so very happy :-)
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I can relate to this very, very much - it's easier to not even think about buying a bag when I have something new and lovely to keep me interested for quite some time. Also, it really cheers my up to open my bag and see all the pretty things I've gathered in it. A lovely key pouch, beautiful wallet, all the other pieces...all of them are just like the icing on the cake!
 
#19
I have two wallets.
A long, leaether Gucci zip around wallet and small, leather Kate Spade folding wallet. I use the Gucci 95% of the time. The Kate Spade is used when I'm traveling and need a smaller wallet for crossbody bags.
I don't have any real reason to switch my wallets out otherwise.
 
#20
I have the same habits as you! I use big bags for work so I always try to bring out my mini crossbodys during weekends, so I have to use a separate card case and wristlet, instead of a single big wallet. Somehow I always tend to forget my card case!

Amazona said:
So I was reading through the "What wallet is in your bag?" thread and it got me thinking. Many tell that you only own one wallet and only switch out whenever the old one breaks, others switch to match their current bag, some use a different wallet for different seasons...

I just switch out every 5-14 days according to what I'm feeling right then. I get bored easily. Since New Year's Eve I've been carrying my new Victoria's Secret continental leather wallet and won't be switching out any time soon.
Unless I go traveling, that's when I usually carry a card case and a coin purse. The same combo also happens when I carry a tiny bag, which has happened a lot lately.
Mostly, I switch wallets depending on where the wind comes from, really. :D

So, what's your pattern when it comes to wallets? Do you switch, how often and why does it happen? Pics of your wallet collections/favorites more than welcome! :smile1:

BONUS question: Do you have a special wallet for the holidays/Christmas time? If you do, please share!
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#21
I only change when I get bored. I used to have too many but now I only have two continental wallets. The SF one can fit my iPhone too but not the Celine as its a little too tight.

I have a mini coin purse so I use this in conjunction with the pouch to take what can't fit in the coin purse.

I do need a very pale continental wallet though [emoji12]

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#22
It's boredom for me as well. My last 2 wallets I used for 2 years each. That's my max time then I have to change things up. That's for my main wallet. I also use a cardholder (one year max). Lately I have been looking to add some SLGs and rotate them to add a little bit of excitement haha[emoji3]
 
#23
BigCherry said:
I only change when I get bored. I used to have too many but now I only have two continental wallets. The SF one can fit my iPhone too but not the Celine as its a little too tight.

I have a mini coin purse so I use this in conjunction with the pouch to take what can't fit in the coin purse.

I do need a very pale continental wallet though [emoji12]

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I LOVE that pouch! Really cool and fun! :tup:
 
#24
I don't ever switch wallets .. for some reason I just keep using the same one unless I'm travelling and need to switch to a handy compact wallet.
Daily basis I always use my Celine wallet but if I need to switch from bag to a smaller bag or clutch which doesn't fit my wallet, I'll just take a card holder or coin purse and hold the essentials.


I was actually quite amazed by how TPFers rotate wallets because it would seem to be a hassle for me hehe :p None of the friends around me rotate wallets that frequently I'd say so it was for sure eye-opening!
 
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