Men carrying pocketbooks.

I ahve a really good friend who bought her husband one. Most men really don't seem to want to carry a pocketbook. Don't you think they feel it makes them look feminine?

Mine definitely would refuse. He is always telling me to leave mine at home. You aren't going to need it anyway.

I can't imagine any of the guys I know carrying handbags. That's just more of a woman thing. With the world being so large I'm sure there is probably somewhere men carry handbags. I've just never saw it. And can't imagine it being a trend that catches on any time soon.

Er!! I'm getting confused here, you mention handbags and pocketbooks, I would have thought a handbag was for carrying in your hand and a pocketbook was some kind of notebook for putting in your pocket, guess they have different meanings in different countries. I would never carry a handbag, I do have a wallet in my jacket pocket for carrying money in (and credit cards). I like to have my hands free when walking, and a handbag would get lost very quickly. There are probably a few 'New-Age Men' over here who may use a handbag.

I remember this! I can see why it didn't catch on, really. Men just don't feel that comfortable carrying a handbag, from what I've witnessed. I mean, some would be okay with it, but the majority of men probably don't. I am sure that your husband would appreciate the thought behind the gift if you did buy him one, though! ^_^

I think they look kinda cool. My husband and I call them a "murse", that is hort for man purse! HAH!

Now, I think we may have a terminology difference here. In the UK a handbag is what you keep your lipstick, phone and junk in, a purse is what you keep your money in, and a wallet is wat you keep notes and credit cards in (purse and wallet can be slightly interchangeable). Pocketbook would, to me be a notebook small enough to fit in your pocket. I don't think it means that in America does it? I *think* you mean a pocketbook to mean a handbag? Is that right? In which case, my husband has used a small leather barrel bag for years, and I remember my dad having a small square bag on a wrist strap that he carted round right through the seventies with his wallet and keys and notebook in it. Funny thing language isnt it!

I have seen them carrying them when I lived in Europe. And when men wear kilts they have a sporran. Which is a purse worn around the waist.

No, my hubby wouldn't either! A handbag is just too much like a purse. Also "man purse" just doesn't have that macho sound or look to it?! Could you imagine Sylvester Stallone, for example, carrying a purse?! Errrr..I mean handbag! LOL

I know for a fact that mine would NEVER carry one!

actually, this is already a trend. And a good thing too!! It's about time men let go of their masculinity issues and just start carrying their own things, instead of asking their wives or girlfriends to carry it for them. I mean, face it guys, this is very practical! besides, a man bag doesn't have to look feminine. there are a lot of bags for men out there that look really cool. my husband carries a man bag and i must say, he looks very handsome and stylish with it, and not the least bit effeminate. i'd like to post photos of hugh jackman and david beckham carrying bags but i don't know how...

I think the big hang up is because the name purse, handbag or pocketbook. Give a guy a "backpack" or "bookbag" and no problem. I don't understand how men get along without them. I would love to be able to just carry a wallet in my pocket. People worry far too much what someone else will think of them. I do like the "Murse" idea though. It could really go somewhere.

I bought my hubby a Murse! LOL It rocks! Kenneth Cloe, very high end. Brown leather. He carries his book, phone, checkbook, and an energy drink at almost all time. It is convienent.

Yeah im not keen on that idea cos its not a man thing to do, women have them cos they need to carry things with them.

In the past in Portugal just about every man you saw on the street had a hand or shoulder bag. Now, however, they carry their laptops in a bag that will carry just about anything. It was never looked down upon or thought to be a gay thing because most of the did/do it.

i don't think many men would carry a pocketbook, i think they would think it was too girly

Well I carry a brief case to the office and sometimes my laptop is with me when I go for meetings. Pocket book! I dont think so. It would be too much of a hastle to have that with me as well. Besides I use my mobile for all appointments/scheduling which is synced in with the computer at my office.

My hubby would not like it if I got him a handbag. He would laugh in my face. He will hold mine in the store long enough for me to do something but then he will give it right back to me when I'm done. There is no way he would carry it through the whole store. So I know I'd never buy my hubby one.

There is nothing wrong with a man--gay or straight--carrying a pocketbook...remember the trend a few years ago with the fanny packs? Thats nothing more than a purse

I guess he will like it.. but before buying just ask him whether he needs one or not..