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A wallet usually a folded piece of leather, small enough to fit in pocket, has small pockets for cards and ids, and a larger pocket for bills (hence the synonym 'bill-fold').
A Purse is larger, usually has a wallet-like area in it with pockets for cards and an area for money, usually with a small zippered pocket for change. It will also have at least one much larger pocket for things such as a checkbook, glasses case, cell phone, lipstick, travel-brush ext...
Also, if big enough, a purse becomes a shoulder-bag. If you are carrying larger things in it, like water bottles, books, larger toiletries like a normal-sized brush or makeup case, its a shoulder-bag.
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What is the difference between a purse and a wallet?
A purse is a womans wallet- It is called a purse because of its longer shape and the way it unfolds
What is the difference between a wallet and a purse?
The difference between a wallet and a purse is that a wallet is usually used by mainly men and a purse is used mostly by women. A wallet is a piece of leather, folded and can hold money and cards. A purse is more decorative and can sometimes be worn with an outfit and not in the pocket unlike a wallet.
What are the differences between purses and wallets?
The difference between a purse and a wallet is a purse is usually strapped over your shoulder and a wallet usually goes in your pocket, containing no straps.
What is the difference between a handbag and a purse?
In the US a hand bag is a small purse that you hold in your hand like a wallet and a purse is a bigger bag that you can carry your sholder and holds a lot of things.
Why a purse is called purse?
because it's a purse, you can also call it a wallet........
Items you would find in a purse that begin with W?
In a purse you would find: *wallet
Another name for a pocket book?
purse or wallet
What is an another word for female wallet?
Females use a wallet or clutch. Men use wallets.
How is wearing a purse a gay thing to do and how can you tell if it's a bag or a purse?
First, wearing a purse is not a gay thing do do. Second, the difference between a bag and a purse is purely semantics.
What would someone leave at their partner's house?
purse, wallet, underwear,
What kind of wallet does Hilary Duff use?
Ehh! c'mon people purse gurls, wallet guyyss so which do yaa fink...
Which purse is best for someone who needs to carry lots of makeup items?
Try the Kipling Wallet - Black Mette Makeup Purse.
