When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When everything you need is right at your hip, you can move a lot more freely. There are many iterations of the wearable phone-wallet case, but Bandolier does it best for our needs.
Besides being extremely convenient for us to use, they have the luxe look of a fine leather accessory. Blake Lively and Selena Gomez have been spotted with them, so naturally we couldn't wait to test them out. After a few weeks of using it, I can say one thing: it's like actually having pockets! I no longer have to play the balancing game of clutching my phone and a coffee in one hand while I struggle to key open my door.
It may not seem like much, but for a person who wears women's clothing, the convenience of a pocket is a small miracle. Our style editors love phone leashes from Bandolier, which are a lightweight option for carrying your phone and a few cards. "I use my Bandolier phone case and carrying strap literally every day.
I've always used phone cases with wallets attached, so I was familiar with the convenience, but once I added the strap it was game over," says our executive editor Sally Kaplan. "After more than two years of daily use, my Bandolier case is still in excellent shape," she continues. "I gave one to my mom as well last year and she uses it every day.
She's notorious for losing her phone but she hasn't misplaced it or left it anywhere a single time since! We both get compliments on .
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