Wo sollte man den Geldbeutel tragen?
Bulging jean pockets, a slightly crooked gait – men who carry their wallets in their back pockets are ubiquitous. This trend is not only unsightly but also poses significant health risks: regularly sitting on a bulging wallet in your pocket can lead to postural damage.
FROM A HARMLESS QUIRK TO LONG-TERM HEALTH PROBLEMS
It's actually quite logical: if you regularly sit with your wallet in your back pocket, you put your pelvis in an unhealthy tilted position. The one-sided pressure on the hip joint and lower back can trigger pain throughout the musculoskeletal system. The consequences: back, shoulder, and even neck pain, sciatic nerve pain, up to tingling and numbness in the buttocks and leg, as well as knee pain or even pain radiating down to the Achilles tendon. In the worst case, blood circulation is impaired or a nerve is pinched.
There are now several studies that prove that a full wallet while sitting can lead to such fatal health consequences. The fuller the wallet, the worse the effects on the musculoskeletal system. So it's high time to rethink!
SOLUTION 1: FOR INVETERATE BACK-POCKET CARRIERS
The first step in the right direction is to regularly clean out your wallet. This will quickly reduce the volume of your wallet to a minimum. This will reduce the tilt of your hips when sitting. Be honest: how many of the customer cards and receipts in your wallet do you really need on a regular basis? Modern slim wallets only have space for the really essentials like debit cards and a few bills. Small change disappears into the front pockets of your pants, and unnecessary receipts have to be regularly sorted out. This is not only good for your health, but also makes a much better impression when paying during a business meeting or on a romantic date.
Extra tip: If you want to go a step further, you can protect your posture by removing your wallet from your back pocket as often as possible when sitting. You should definitely find an alternative place to store your wallet, especially on long car or train journeys and when working.
And men are also welcoming the new shape, as it disappears much more easily into narrow jeans or jacket pockets. Arrivederci posture problems: Sitting with a slim wallet in your back pocket is much more comfortable than with the bulging wallet lump of the past.
SOLUTION 2: FOR INSIGHTFUL BACK POCKET CARRIERS
Those who stop carrying their wallet in their back pocket have already done a lot for their health. But where a man with style places his wallet is also a matter of good taste: Bulging pockets can detract from even the most carefully chosen outfit, as they generally look unflattering and uncultivated.
Have you already taken solution number one to heart and now always keep your wallet slim and well-organized? Then you're ready for the next level: readjustment. Especially for business meetings and in everyday work life, you can wonderfully store your wallet in the inside pocket of your jacket instead of your back pocket. There is only one unshakeable rule here: the wallet should always be light and slim enough to disappear invisibly into the jacket without showing through or distorting the fabric.
SOLUTION 3: FOR FORMER BACK-POCKET CARRIERS WITH A SENSE OF STYLE
Admittedly, this approach is only for advanced users, but have you ever thought about a men's handbag? Please don't give up now, because we're not talking about the classic men's bag with a wrist strap that we know from some fathers and grandfathers. After all, men's bags come in a wide variety of shapes. They range from sporty backpacks, simple crossbody bags and elegant business bags to modern belt bags that particularly fashion-conscious men wear diagonally over their shoulders. An extra bag is particularly useful if not only your back pockets regularly suffer from the invasion of an overfilled wallet, but the other pockets on your trousers are also constantly threatening to burst: a thick bunch of keys, an oversized smartphone, a pack of tissues, the unwieldy car keys. The more your trouser pockets are in constant use, the more sensible the option of outsourcing them to much more stylish storage options seems. How much fashion courage you show here is entirely up to you and is certainly also a question of your style and your profession. But one thing is certain: a men's bag - no matter what shape - is always more stylish than bulging trouser and jacket pockets.
SAFETY FIRST
Health and style aren't enough of an argument for you? Then the question of your wallet's security might convince you. Not only do pickpockets know exactly where most men keep their wallets – back right – they are also specialized in removing wallets from precisely that spot.
Have you already reduced the bulk of your wallet? Then your slim wallet can be conveniently stored in one of your front trouser pockets. Safe alternatives also include the aforementioned inside pocket of your jacket or blazer. However, always remember to take your wallet out of your jacket before leaving it at the coat check in a restaurant!
A fashionable crossbody bag or a diagonally worn belt bag are not only stylish but also guarantee secure transport alternatives for men with fashion courage and a sense of stylish extravagance.
