Burberry Brass and Enamel Money Clip – $150.00
Any kind of Burberry clothing is completely out of reach for the cost conscious guy. But if you catch a sale, their watches and accessories start to dip into the very (very) high end of affordable luxury.
This money clip is a perfect example. At $150.00, it’s as much if not more than a Kenneth Cole Overstock.com suit. But if it goes on sale… all of a sudden it’ll seem like a worthy investment.
Who am I kidding, it’s pretty drool worthy right now at $150.
You can use this from the most formal of occasions, all the way down to jeans and casual blazer territory. The Tiffany Paloma’s Groove Money Clip can’t say that. And a similar but brighter version from Burberry wouldn’t look quite right with say, black tie. This thing would just work anywhere, in any situation.
It’s a big investment. Yes it’s way too expensive for something so small. Sure you won’t have a lot of cash left to put IN your new money clip after the purchase…
But it is something.
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What about a bit on wallets? Like your car or your shoes, the way you keep you cash/cards/finances makes quite a statement about you. Maybe it’s just me, but there’s nothing worse than a grown man who isn’t going for a trip through the Amazon with a velcro-clad nylon trifold. And let’s not forget the classic 3″ thick wallet with every receipt and rewards card accrued over the last 4 years. Don’t get me started on crumpled, balled up bills pulled out of different pockets.
Surely, as dapper men, we must avoid these mistakes. But then again, I might just be weird. However, I’m trying to replace my beloved Dopp Regatta 88 Getaway as I’ve somewhat outgrown its few card slots. While I’ve found a few alternatives, like the Koyono Viewslimmy, I’d love to see a bit on what Dappered would suggest.
I think Joe has recommended a few wallets or card cases in the past, and they have been pretty nice. I have been on the lookout for the “perfect” back pocket money-clip wallet.. that is a skinny wallet where the bills clip to the outside but has a spot for license and a few cards.
I wasn’t able to find one that I liked, so I ended up recently buying a slim 2-fold tommy hilfiger wallet. It is pretty nice, black leather with a small little red/white/blue emblem in the corner, then some light blue accents on the inside with 1 finely stitched line in a red thread. Looks really nice imo.