Cut the Fat

Author: 
Desmond Kinlaw
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The days of a man being judged by the size of his... wallet are long gone. Well, sort of. A fat wallet says dinosaur, hoarder, inefficient; a slim wallet says current, minimalist, organized. 

 

 Jack Spade (right)

In the year 2013 there's very little use for cash anymore. The many perks companies throw around for swiping cards have made cash borderline obsolete. Now, I'm not a moron. Though they are few and far between, I know there are still some places that only take cash. So in that regard, it's okay to carry around a few $20s. It's all those extras that make a wallet's size balloon to ridiculousness—all the family photos, phone numbers, business cards, Blockbuster cards, gym membership cards, Panera Bread cards, Bi-Lo cards, etc. Just unnecessary. All those membership cards you have—they're all connected with your phone number. As long as you can remember those 10 digits, there's no need to be carrying around all those extras.

 

Yes, the modern man has tossed his trifold wallet in the garbage and has employed the card wallet. Inside should be no more than your driver's license, one debit card, and one credit card. And two or three $20s. 

 

 

A slim card wallet also helps to keep the slim trousers you should be wearing streamlined. There's nothing worse than having a huge bulge on your butt. I know it may be hard to downsize, but it's for your own good. And it will save your spine. Make the switch and you will notice the difference immediately. It'll be like going from sitting on a boulder to a sheet of paper.

 

For those of you looking to make the switch, below are a few different options in multiple price points. Here's to cutting the fat:

 

$35-$100

 

J.Crew — Brooks Brothers

 

$100-$200 

 

A.P.C. — Paul Smith

 

$200-$300

 

Comme des Garcons — Alexander McQueen