What are the different types of wallets for men?
Men's wallets come in three main styles: the flat wallet, the wallet with a coin pocket and the slim card holder.
- Flat wallet: a slimline design with a full-length note compartment and several card slots, often without a coin pocket. It slips neatly into the inside pocket of a blazer.
- Wallet with coin pocket: also has room for loose change, which is handy if you often pay in cash.
- Card holder: sometimes called a card case. It holds only a few cards and one folded note at most, but barely adds any bulk.
You'll find more everyday essentials in the Tom Tailor accessories range. For a coordinated look, match the colour and material of your wallet to your belt. A watch with a leather strap in the same shade subtly rounds off the outfit.
What size wallet do I need?
The right size depends on what you carry every day and where you keep your wallet. For the back pocket of your jeans, choose a slim style that won't dig in when you sit down. The inside pocket of a jacket has room for a larger wallet too. The layout matters more than the outer dimensions: how many card slots do you need, do you want a coin pocket, and should a note fit without folding? If you pay almost exclusively by card or smartphone, a card holder is usually enough.
How can I tell if a wallet is good quality?
A good-quality wallet has even stitching, neatly finished edges and slots that hold your cards securely. With leather, take a close look at the surface: smooth leather has a classic look and can develop a subtle patina over time. Also check that the wallet lies flat when closed and that the fastening on the coin pocket opens and closes easily. Well-made wallets keep their shape even after long use.
Is there a difference between a wallet and a billfold?
No, both words mean the same thing. ‘Billfold’ is mainly used in American English, while ‘wallet’ is the standard term in British English and understood everywhere. What matters when choosing is not the name but the design: flat wallet, wallet with coin pocket or card holder.