Alright guys, this week we’re focusing on accessories for men… man-cessories to be exact! This blog is, after all, called Every Last Detail so we wanted to highlight the small details that have a big impact on your look, as well as discuss the proper ways to sport these key pieces.
While it’s great that more and more guys are experimenting with style and fashion, we want to help you avoid common mistakes when it comes to how certain pieces are worn. These tips will work whether you are dressing yourself for an evening out or a wedding event, or planning your groomsmen outfits for your wedding.
Belts + Suspenders
There’s a reason why the term “a belt + suspenders” refers to redundancy…it’s because wearing a belt and suspenders is redundant! Both serve the purpose to hold up your pants and unless you’ve decided to bring back the Daddy Mac styles of Kris Kross (did we just date ourselves?), your pants should only need one or the other to keep them in place. But definitely do choose one or the other, because function aside, a belt or suspenders can really complete your look; and if you choose something with color, the extra little pop, even when glimpsed from beneath a jacket or below a vest always adds a unique statement to any outfit.
Tie Bars
It’s a tiny piece of metal simply clasped on your tie but sometimes it’s the small details that speak the loudest. These days tie bars come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and finishes. There isn’t any one right style of tie bar as that depends on your personal preferences, but there are few simple rules to remember when sporting one. First, your tie bar should never be longer than the width of your tie. Such a no-no! Next, placement of the tie bar — we often see guys wearing their tie bars too high or too low. Rule of thumb is to place the tie bar between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Finally, the tie bar is meant to hold your tie in place which means it needs to clasp your tie to your shirt, not just clasp the front end and back end of your ties together. Get these rule right and this little tie bar will help separate you from the crowd.
Socks
It’s a basic item of clothing. Everyone has them in their closets. But these aren’t your daddy’s brown, black, or beige socks we’re talking about! Socks are coming out from under their pant legs and enjoying their day in the sun. From high-end designers like Paul Smith to more affordable brands like Happy Socks, a creative pattern and color explosion has taken over sock design. So even if you’re not the most sartorially expressive with print and color in the rest of your clothing, don’t be afraid to let a little of your personality peek through with an awesome pair of socks.
Be sure to check back in with us in a few weeks when we continue with Part 2 of our accessories guide for men!
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Kevin + Yun are ELD contributors and are the owners of The Grunion Run Groomsmen Shop — an online shop for grooms and groomsmen looking for affordable, vintage-inspired wedding wear. They currently live in Los Angeles, CA with their precocious baby girl who keeps them on the move when they aren’t working to make guys everywhere look their handsome-best for their big day!
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We need more posts about man-cessories around the web! Not nearly enough. Great ideas : )