Help me find...two leather goods...

[CJG_NYC]

Looking for suggestions on the following:

1) Brown leather bag. I'd like a narrow shoulder strap (removeable would be fine) and also a top carrying handle. I am a small guy (5'3" 135lbs) so I would like something that works well with my proportions. I'm thinking max I'd like to spend is $300 (less is fine, of course, and a bit more would be acceptable if it was something completely perfect!)

2) Breast pocket wallet (I KNOW I am going to regret this one). For this, the only color that matters is NOT GREEN...other than that, I'm pretty open to anything. I'd also like this to be in a size that could be placed in pants pockets for those days when I do not have a jacket on (I'm trying to limit that, but I'm slowing building a better wardrobe after massive weight loss and new job). I'd like to keep the price in the 100-200 range at most. Also important: being able to order online, because who the hell wants to deal with buying a breast pocket wallet in a store anymore.

Thanks, and I hope you will all be "able to discuss" both of these items "at this time"
I look forward to some suggestions (and, I'm sure, at least one or two breast pocket wallet jokes)

 

[braised]

Originally Posted by CJG_NYC

Looking for suggestions on the following:

1) Brown leather bag. I'd like a narrow shoulder strap (removeable would be fine) and also a top carrying handle. I am a small guy (5'3" 135lbs) so I would like something that works well with my proportions. I'm thinking max I'd like to spend is $300 (less is fine, of course, and a bit more would be acceptable if it was something completely perfect!)

2) Breast pocket wallet (I KNOW I am going to regret this one). For this, the only color that matters is NOT GREEN...other than that, I'm pretty open to anything. I'd also like this to be in a size that could be placed in pants pockets for those days when I do not have a jacket on (I'm trying to limit that, but I'm slowing building a better wardrobe after massive weight loss and new job). I'd like to keep the price in the 100-200 range at most. Also important: being able to order online, because who the hell wants to deal with buying a breast pocket wallet in a store anymore.

Thanks, and I hope you will all be "able to discuss" both of these items "at this time"
I look forward to some suggestions (and, I'm sure, at least one or two breast pocket wallet jokes)

"Narrow shoulder strap" = pretty much not useable.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Check Tusting for the bag.

 

[Achilles_]

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/ ^^^ May have something you like

Edit: I have their small wallet in coffee brown and love it.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by CJG_NYC

I'd also like this to be in a size that could be placed in pants pockets for those days when I do not have a jacket on

Then you don't want a 'breast wallet' (secretary wallet/passage wallet), as any wallet falling into that category will be too long. You just want a standard bi-fold.

 

[CJG_NYC]

Originally Posted by braised

"Narrow shoulder strap" = pretty much not useable.
Not true, right now I have a wide strap and being my shoulders are not very broad the wide strap falls off my shoulder and I find myself needing to go cross-body. So a narrower strap will probably work better.

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

Check Tusting for the bag.
Will do! Thanks for the suggestion!

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

Then you don't want a 'breast wallet' (secretary wallet/passage wallet), as any wallet falling into that category will be too long. You just want a standard bi-fold.
I agree, it is an odd request, but I think a standard bi-fold will be too bulky for inside my breast pocket. That said, I guess my request really is just me being too lazy to transfer wallets when I do not wear a jacket. So, I guess I'd just like a breast pocket wallet that falls on the narrower/shorter side (is there a standard or do they vary?) so that it fits better in my smaller-than-average chest jackets.

 

[CJG_NYC]

I found this Fossil Secretary Wallet that I thought was fairly nice -- thoughts?

Compared to this Aspinal breast pocket wallet it is a bit smaller.

Fossil: 3.25" x 6.5"
Aspinal: 3.5" x. 7"

I'm sure the Aspinal is more SF Friendly, but, the .25" in width and .5" in height are pretty interesting to me. I'd love some thoughts on this?

 

[Artking3]

Originally Posted by CJG_NYC

I agree, it is an odd request, but I think a standard bi-fold will be too bulky for inside my breast pocket. That said, I guess my request really is just me being too lazy to transfer wallets when I do not wear a jacket. So, I guess I'd just like a breast pocket wallet that falls on the narrower/shorter side (is there a standard or do they vary?) so that it fits better in my smaller-than-average chest jackets.

I think you're out of luck. Breast wallets have to be long enough to accomodate bank notes, shortening it would pretty much ruin it as a wallet.

 

[CJG_NYC]

Originally Posted by Artking3

I think you're out of luck. Breast wallets have to be long enough to accomodate bank notes, shortening it would pretty much ruin it as a wallet.

I understand your point, but see my post from above quoted below. Fossil makes a shorter and narrow breast pocket wallet. Only different by .25" x .5" but still that quarter of an inch in width and half inch in height could be substantial in a pocket. I might try that wallet and let you know how it goes...

Originally Posted by CJG_NYC

I found this Fossil Secretary Wallet that I thought was fairly nice -- thoughts?

Compared to this Aspinal breast pocket wallet it is a bit smaller.

Fossil: 3.25" x 6.5"
Aspinal: 3.5" x. 7"

I'm sure the Aspinal is more SF Friendly, but, the .25" in width and .5" in height are pretty interesting to me. I'd love some thoughts on this?

 

[CJG_NYC]

As for the briefcase. I'm thinking of trying out Saddleback Leather's Satchel either in large or medium (I'm going to measure my current bag and go from there). What do you all think about this as a "briefcase" to be used with a suit?

For your reference:
https://saddleback_production.s3.ama....com/14935.jpg

 

[GradSchooler]

Originally Posted by CJG_NYC

I found this Fossil Secretary Wallet that I thought was fairly nice -- thoughts?

Compared to this Aspinal breast pocket wallet it is a bit smaller.

Fossil: 3.25" x 6.5"
Aspinal: 3.5" x. 7"

I'm sure the Aspinal is more SF Friendly, but, the .25" in width and .5" in height are pretty interesting to me. I'd love some thoughts on this?

I have the same Aspinal wallet but in black. It's fantastic, though not really useful if you aren't wearing a jacket. In the summer I usually swap out for a money clip.

 

[SpooPoker]

Let me get this right :

You want a Mulholland Bros. deerskin bag and a Breast Wallet?

Would you be looking for a pastel colored cashmere tie as well?

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Let me get this right :

You want a Mulholland Bros. deerskin bag and a Breast Wallet?

Would you be looking for a pastel colored cashmere tie as well?

How about something like this? http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=242671

 

[CJG_NYC]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Let me get this right :

You want a Mulholland Bros. deerskin bag and a Breast Wallet?

Would you be looking for a pastel colored cashmere tie as well?

No, I asked for an opinion about that bag. I guess I got yours and thank you. Everyone here always suggests Saddleback Leather, yet when I ask if it will look good with a suit I get a snarky response...gotta love SF

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

How about something like this? http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=242671

Moo -- I was actually going to PM you about that bag. I saw your post today and I must admit I love it! I'm going to look more into it and then I'll PM you for sure!