There are a lot of different accessories for men, but what constitutes the idea of an accessory? Men’s accessories are small add-ons to an outfit, whether that’s jewelry, scarves, or ties. Accessories are the ultimate way to express your style or attitude and can improve any look if done correctly. Let’s take a look at the best types of accessories you can wear for any outfit.
Bracelets
One of the most wanted men’s accessories is bracelets, and fashion giants like Versace have definitely noticed. Bracelets range from formal to casual and can improve an outfit’s look and feel as long as said accessory matches the color of their clothing or other jewelry. Beaded bracelets remain popular because they come in chain, metal, and wood.
Men who wear bracelets often layer multiples of the same or similar styles. If your bracelets are of thick metal, stick to one, while thin or beaded bracelets work better with two or more.
Rings
Men don’t need to limit their ring choices to wedding bands unless they wish to. Rings for men are usually chunky, wide, and made without diamonds or other jewels because they are seen as feminine, but don’t let that stop you. Jewelry filled with diamonds isn’t in itself feminine and can look great with neutral-colored outfits that bring attention to the accessories.
Necklaces
Necklaces are an everyday men’s accessory that easily goes with any suit or casual attire. A solid chain necklace with or without a pendant in gold or silver is widely popular, but try not to match gold with other gold clothing. Silver will look good with muted colors, but it’s better to purchase platinum or tungsten chains because they won’t tarnish or turn your skin green.
Watches
Watches used to serve the purpose of telling time, but now they’re specifically a stylish accessory because most of us use our phones for that reason. Visual elements on a watch are more important, like the band, shape, and material, while functionality takes a backseat. When looking for something visually appealing, start with which type of watch you prefer.
- Automatic Watch: Works without a battery but require motion to keep running.
- Mechanical Watch: Also doesn’t need a battery but require a manual start.
- Analog Watch: Require little maintenance, durable, and a favorite among men.
- Digital Watch: Displays a modern screen and usually has a rechargeable battery.
Analog watches are typically more stylish because they are minimalistic, but digital watches can fit with casual t-shirts and jeans or frequent clubbers.
Hats
It’s difficult to recommend hats for an outfit because they won’t suit you depending on your head shape or face length. However, a few hat styles will fit with most outfits, like a Panama, fedora, newsboy cap, trucker cap, and dad hats. Sometimes a flat cap can work as long as you don’t have a lot of hair or a long face.
Experiment with different styles to find one that works for you. Concentrate on the color of the hat to ensure it fits with other accessories you have on.
Sunglasses
On bright summer days, sunglasses come in handy and are stylish as long as they suit the face. Plenty of men make the mistake of buying the first pair they see, usually at the drugstore, because they want their accessory to serve one purpose. Why not pick a sunglasses style that protects you from UV rays that also make you look your best?
- Round Sunglasses: Hit in the fashion industry and shape most round faces.
- Vintage Sunglasses: Trendy pieces give off a classic American look.
- Classic Sunglasses: Affordable and suit most events.
- Beach Sunglasses: Great for hot weather and casual t-shirts.
It’s best to pick sunglasses that suit your overall style. For example, if you wear suits a lot, you should choose vintage or classic sunglasses instead of beach sunglasses.
Wearing accessories is not only a great way to improve your outfits, but to also to express your personality. Thus, wearing a few (but not too many) well-picked accessories, will make you be more visually appealing and will let people know what you are all about.
Fraquoh and Franchommme
Further reading:
5 Essential Questions about Accessories Answered
5 Rules Men Should Consider When Wearing Accessories
How to Choose Your Accessories
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