Does anyone make a decent/attractive ladies money belt NOT made of elephant hide (bad karma)?

by Karen B.
(Cape Cod, MA, USA)

Do you have a secure bra type pouch, but a leather (not elephant hide) would be most useful. Many thanks for any suggestions you might be able to provide!

Answer:

The most obvious of course are the typical men's leather belts, some of which are wide enough to look suitable for women. I don't like wearing belts, especially when I travel, because unless you're super-slim, they're not really comfortable. If you Search for 'leather money belts' online, you'll have plenty of choice.

Otherwise the best I've been able to find for you is Happy Cow, who manufacture a range of leather travel belts, pouches and bags. You should find what you're looking for here.

Another leather option is the old-fashioned 'money pouch', now coming back into style. I don't particularly find it convenient for travel, since you can't really hide it unless you put it into your backpack.

Here are a few other options:
- the Paraguayan Passport Bag by National Geographic
- the fanny pack by Winn International (this site has plenty of other leather travel goods - just search for 'leather travel')
- you could also use a silk money pouch around your neck, inside pockets in your travel pants, or an expedition-type vest with a lot of pockets

As you've probably found before me, most money belts or pouches are made of synthetic materials of the breathable kind. Since you usually wear them next to your skin, these tend to be more comfortable. They're not as wet, hot or smelly as leather, which is why they're so much easier to find.

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Bra with pocket or pouch
by: AuspiciousLifeStyle

Ed Note. I received the information below in response to this post. I don't usually allow posts of a commercial nature but since it's in direct answer to a question I've shortened it and will allow it to stand, at least for now.

Yes, I make a travel bra that has a single pouch or a double pouch. One pouch to hold your money and one pouch to hold your cell phone ($50 per pouch). Made of cotton. More information is available from AuspiciousLifeStyle@yahoo.com.

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