D&G Dolce & Gabbana DP0339 Men’s Wallet

Father’s Day is June 20. Yeah, it’s a little ways away yet, but why wait until the last minute? Didn’t your dad teach you not to procrastinate? To be prepared? Oh wait, that’s the Boy Scouts. Hey, speaking of Boy Scouts, why don’t they sell anything? I mean, Girl Scouts have their cookies, but I don’t remember ever seeing a group of Boy Scouts hanging around outside a storefront selling stuff to raise money. And by the way, Girl Scouts selling cookies is kind of sexist, don’t you think? Not that I’m complaining, because I love me some Thin Mints! Their selling cookies might have started back when it was expected for girls to be associated with baking, but they better never stop. Nah, they won’t. They sell a ton of cookies every year. Admit it. You have some in your freezer or pantry right now, don’t you? Yeah, I thought so. Anyway, back to Dad. Now you can pay him back for all those times he pulled out his wallet for you, with this D&G Dolce & Gabbana DP0339 Men’s Wallet.

The D&G wallet is made from smooth leather with tonal stitching. Inside, you’ll find eight slots to hold ID and credit cards, and a long compartment to hold cash, if anyone even carries that anymore. I guess Dad might, if he’s old fashioned. On the front of the wallet is a tiny, metal logo tag so everyone will know it’s a D&G wallet when your Dad pulls it out. Not that he’ll care, but you’ll know it, and take pride in the fact that your dad is so stylish. The D&G wallet is $264 at Zappos.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 1

The thing is, if your Dad ever found out you spent $264 on a wallet for him, he’d probably ground you for a month. “Do you know how many wallets I could buy for that?!” he’d yell. Or he’d say, “You could’ve spent fifty bucks on the wallet and put the rest in it for me if you wanted to throw your money away!” Yeah, Dad is all practical, so get him the Cole Haan Portage Bi-Fold Wallet instead. It’s made of soft vachetta leather. Something to be aware of—vachetta doesn’t mean little cow. It’s a type of leather that is usually used for trim. It’s untreated, and after a while will develop a nice patina. But because it’s untreated, it’s also susceptible to staining from water or other moisture. So tell Dad not to forget his wallet in his pants before they go into the wash. The lining in the cash compartment is nylon. In addition to the six card slots, there are four extra receipt pockets, which Dad will love because he’s so organized. The Portage comes in this nice, dark brown, and black. Get it for $85 at Endless.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 2

Make Dad even prouder by getting him a wallet that’s just as nice, but costs even less. The Lodis Accessories Vachetta Classic Billfold is also made of vachetta leather, so it’s just as soft as the Portage. Just remember it’s also just as vulnerable to staining if not properly cared for. It comes in a nice mahogany color, with black stitching. Inside are six card slots, a currency compartment, and a removable photo holder so Dad can carry around all those pictures of the grandkids you send him. Or, if you’re like me and don’t have any crumb snatchers running around, you can send him pictures of your dog or cat. He’ll love that. No, really. Just tell him how much money your pet will save him when birthdays and Christmas roll around. The Lodis wallet normally costs $86, but you can get it now for just $68.80 at Zappos.com.