Wristlets & Wallets Collection

Our wristlets hold your true everyday essentials: cards, a few bills, a key, lip balm, glasses and your phone. All Zip Wristlets feature a main zipper compartment with padded versions including interior card slots. A wristlet is the bag you grab when you want to go light but stay organized. Browse purses, clutches and totes when you need more room, or explore the Pouch to Purse collection to turn any pouch into a crossbody with a detachable strap.

 
A black wrist strap with a metal keychain clasp, isolated on a white background.
 
A gold wrist strap with a keychain clasp on a white background.
 
A navy blue faux leather wristlet strap with a silver-tone lobster clasp, shown on a plain white background.
 
A silver wrist strap with a keychain clasp.
  • ​
  • 1
  • 2
  • ​

What Is a Wristlet and When Should You Carry One?

A wristlet is a small bag or wallet with a short strap designed to loop around the wrist. It gives you a more secure way to carry a phone, keys, cards, lip balm, glasses and other essentials while keeping your hands relatively free. A wristlet can also organize smaller items inside a tote, backpack or travel bag. For a deeper look at wristlet styles, sizes, and how to choose the right one, read our complete wristlet guide.

Zip Wristlets for Everyday Essentials

A zip wristlet works well when you want one compact compartment for a few daily items. Choose from neutrals, metallics, bandana prints, hearts, stars, sports motifs and other patterns. Shoppers looking for a larger wristlet should compare product dimensions rather than relying only on the product name.

Wristlet Wallets, Straps and Convertible Clutches

Some shoppers want a wristlet that functions primarily as a wallet, while others prefer a small purse or convertible clutch. Features differ by product, so review interior layouts and strap details individually. Browse wristlet strap options when the strap itself is the priority.

What is the difference between a Wristlet and a Mini Pouch?

A wristlet is a small bag with a short strap designed to loop around your wrist for hands-free carry. A Mini Pouch is essentially a wristlet without the strap, a compact zipper pouch that holds the same everyday essentials (phone, cards, lip balm, glasses) but is carried in hand, tucked into a larger bag, or paired with a clip-on wristlet strap sold separately. Both share similar sizing; the difference is simply how you carry them.

How to Wear and Use a Wristlet

Wear a wristlet around your wrist for errands or evenings out, carry it as a small clutch, or clip compatible styles to another bag for organization. The guide to seven ways to wear a wristlet includes examples for travel, everyday outfits and gifting. For more carrying space, compare the full purse, clutch, handbag and tote collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

A wristlet is a small bag with a short strap that slips around your wrist, so you can carry it without gripping it in your hand. It's perfect for nights out, concerts, amusement parks, or any time you want your hands free without a full-size bag. Many Hi Love Travel wristlets double as mini wallets, the padded versions include built-in card slots and a zipper closure.

Our padded styles are the Mini in Black with Silver LOVE, the Mini in Silver with Gold Heart, and the Mini in Silver with White Stripes. The padded versions add a 1-inch gusset and three built-in credit card slots, so these are the ones that double as a mini wallet. The matching wristlet versions of these styles are padded with the same card slots.

The key difference is the strap. A clutch is held in your hand or tucked under your arm, with nothing attaching it to your body. A wristlet has a short strap you slip around your wrist for more security and freedom of movement. All of our Mini Pouches can become a wristlet with a clip-on Wristlet Strap, and all of our wristlets can function as a wallet, we recommend adding one of our Card Pouches to keep your wallet even more organized.

Our wristlets hold your true everyday essentials: cards, a few bills, a key, lip balm, glasses and your phone. All Zip Wristlets feature a main zipper compartment with padded versions including interior card slots. A wristlet is the bag you grab when you want to go light but stay organized.

Yes! We sell our Wristlet Straps individually, so you can add a wristlet to any pouch or bag you already own. They come in neutral tones, black, beige, navy, silver, white, and gold, plus fun sport patterns like Ski, Golf, and Tennis, all designed to pair with any Hi Love Travel style.

At least 7 ways: as a traditional wristlet on your wrist, as a mini clutch in your hand, clipped to a larger bag as an interior pocket, attached to a bag hook, with a chain strap as a shoulder bag, as an organizer inside a tote, or clipped to a backpack. Check out our blog "7 Ways to Wear a Wristlet" for photos and styling ideas.