| When it comes to fashion accessories, men tend | | | | ties won’t match your cufflink. For a pair of |
| to own only one of each type. This is not to say | | | | cufflinks that will match any tie, why not choose a |
| that they are unimportant, since men’s | | | | chrome cufflink which offers a sleek and elegant |
| accessories can add polish and detail to casual and | | | | look. Stick to classic shapes such as ovals, circles |
| formal wear. The key to purchasing accessories is | | | | and squares and avoid any novelty designs. |
| therefore versatility, meaning that they will blend | | | | Men’s bags are becoming increasingly popular, |
| in seamlessly with any outfit you choose. Classical | | | | as designs are becoming increasingly stylish. The |
| shapes, colours and designs are the best way to | | | | messenger bag is the best choice as it is suitable |
| ensure versatility, but this does not mean they | | | | for all occasions and can be worn with casual or |
| have to be boring. In this article, I will look at the | | | | formal wear. The backpack is only suitable for |
| must own men’s fashion accessories with an | | | | travelling and walking, whilst the briefcase is a bit |
| emphasis on being modern and fashionable as well | | | | old fashioned and won’t work with jeans and |
| as versatile. | | | | a t-shirt. A plain black or brown messenger bag |
| A classic belt should blend in with the rest of your | | | | made from leather and nylon is smart and |
| clothes, and therefore should not be loud and | | | | lightweight, but not too formal. |
| ostentatious. Ideally all men should own a dress | | | | For the Winter, gloves and scarves are essential |
| belt and a casual/jeans belt as they are very | | | | for keeping warm and looking good. Plain black |
| different and should not be mixed up. A dress belt | | | | leather gloves work with all types of clothing, and |
| has a narrow width (usually 3cm or less) with a | | | | a cashmere lining offers warmth and comfort. It |
| small buckle, and is made from shiny leather. If | | | | is best to steer clear of woollen gloves in bright |
| you are going to purchase one dress belt, it | | | | colours, unless they act as a second pair. |
| should be black as most men wear black formal | | | | Every man owns a wallet, and it’s one of |
| shoes (as opposed to brown or tan). When | | | | those accessories that can last a long time. Be |
| purchasing a jeans belt, it is advisable to steer | | | | careful though that it does not become ‘dog |
| clear of flashy buckles unless you already own a | | | | eared’ and faded as this can ruin your image |
| classic jeans belt. For the ultimate in versatility, | | | | and look. A classic choice would be a plain black |
| look for a reversible belt which gives you the | | | | leather wallet, and stay away from velcro and |
| option of brown or black leather. A chrome buckle | | | | large logos. If you like to dress more fashionably, |
| is more modern than a brass one. | | | | then there are some very cool wallets by J.Fold |
| Looking at men’s accessories for formal | | | | that use perforated holes and great colours. The |
| wear, every man should own cufflinks and a tie. | | | | money clip is a bit old fashioned, and coin purses |
| Working attire has become more informal with a | | | | are too feminine. Perhaps the most important |
| move to business casual, and consequently formal | | | | accessory a man will every buy though is his |
| accessories are not as essential as they once | | | | watch. Avoid oversized straps and faces, and |
| were. There are always occasions when we need | | | | coloured faces (white, black or off white is best). |
| to dress up and it is vital to be prepared. For a tie | | | | A stainless steel band watch offers a masculine |
| that covers all bases, I would recommend a stripe | | | | and sporty look, and is very durable. A leather |
| tie with a predominantly classic colour such as | | | | wristband has a timeless and elegant look, but is |
| navy or burgundy. Avoid very loud ties with busy | | | | less durable and should not be taken into the |
| patterns as they will not suit all occasions. A good | | | | water. Avoid oversized straps and faces, and |
| idea is to match the dominant colour in your tie | | | | coloured faces (white, black or off white is best). |
| with your cufflink, although this may mean other | | | | |