ACCESSORIES
5 Men’s Accessories That Should Definitely Make a Comeback
There are certain menswear accessories that made gentlemen of the old look very cool, stylish and hip. It would just be a great idea to have some of them make a comeback.
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There were lots of menswear accessories and unique styles that made the classic gentlemen of the old very cool, stylish and hip. Now, we are talking about Style Legends and True gentlemen of the old such as Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly. You can name a few more.
These gentlemen had their own unique appeal, something that you don’t easily find in most modern gentlemen these days except for few of them such as Jon Hamm, David Gandy, David Beckham, Nick Wooster, The Congo Dandies and a few others.
Hopefully, we will like to see more men going back to the old school era to emulate the styles of these old-school gentlemen starting with the accessories they adorned themselves with back then. It wouldn’t be just a blast from the past; it would be something spectacular, eccentric and visually impressive.
Here are a few of these accessories we feel should definitely make a comeback.
5 Men’s Accessories that Should Make a Comeback
#1: Walking Sticks
The Nigerian-American Classic man singer, Jidenna is one modern gentleman who knows how to reinvent the high-class vintage styles of these gentlemen of the old and make it look appealing, timeless and relevant for the modern day.
A lot of people considered the Walking Sticks to be just an encumbrance and nothing that impressive to begin with. They did look very cool and offered men a sense of stability. In fact, they were very helpful for men of all ages during the bad weather. Some men even used the Walking Sticks to hide their swords inside.
In fact, there were a lot of cane swords that were quite handy during that time. Yes, they were illegal at one point, but the gangster stylish movies do tend to show how amazing these walking sticks were at that time. That being said, having a Walking Stick nowadays is not seen as cool anymore, but hopefully, this trend would come back especially now that a few classic gentlemen have started embracing it.
If you want to stand out from the crowd seamlessly, using a walking stick is the best way to do so. And yes, there are plenty of customizations and ideas that you can opt for, should you want to do such a thing.
#2: Handkerchiefs
Clark Gable offering his handkerchief to a lady
This is yet another piece that has been lost in time. Although some older men still keep Handkerchiefs as an accessory, the time for using such an item is long gone. Which is a shame, because it was a sense of nobility and value offered by such an item. That being said, each man had two when these were popular. One was for display, and the other one was dedicated to daily use when that was a necessity.
But the primary benefit was that Handkerchiefs showcased how much of a gentleman you were. Having 2 Handkerchiefs was very professional, and it brought in the sense of class. It’s unfortunate that we can’t see something like that anymore. But it goes to show that the experience is there and we can have it back sooner rather than later. Hopefully, this will happen at one point shortly. This is one accessory that should definitely make a comeback.
#3: Pocket watches
We live in an era when pocket watches are nothing more than a collectible. On the other hand, the regular watches are becoming more and more popular. There’s a reason why people don’t use Pocket watches anymore, and this mostly comes from convenience. Using them is not that comfortable, and it can take some time until you open the watch.
With regular watches, you can see the time and then move onward with your day. These watches were also connected to the jacket, which also made the entire process quite cumbersome. Yet despite that, using these watches was a delight, and it’s unlike anything you will use ever again.
Should we bring these back? Absolutely, mainly because they are a blast from the past and they do have an incredible look. They also have that unique ticking sound as well as that impressive look which tend to bring in front a delightful set of results.
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#4: Hip Flasks
Hip Flasks were very popular centuries and even decades ago, but recently their popularity has significantly diminished. And it’s a shame because they are one of the most interesting accessories a man can have. Nothing shows that you are a true man until you get your flash and drink a little bit from it. This goes a long way to show your manliness.
Unfortunately, flasks are not as popular as they used to be. But this still goes to show that using flasks is an outstanding, unique experience and one that does go to show the true value and efficiency offered by the old school accessories.
#5: Hats
About 13 years ago, I read an article which was titled “Why 1940′ and 50’s hats like fedoras and Homburgs may never make a come back in men’s fashion”
Fast forward to this day 2018, hats are gradually becoming as important as the shoes. Apart from putting on a hat to protect you from the sun, rain, and wind or help cover up for bad hair days, a hat on the head is representative and tells a man’s personality and style.
The hat is certainly a striking addition to every stylish gentleman’s gait – it’s a statement piece which makes a great impression. To say the least, hats are a great way to take your style game from 0 to 100. However, not many gentlemen these days know this.
This is why we think this Hat is definitely one of the 5 Men’s Accessories That Should Definitely Make a Comeback. It is unquestionably that final classic accessory used to complement any great outfit and make it stand out more.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Will we ever see any of these accessories come back?
Hopefully, this will happen, no one knows when and how these outstanding accessories can regain their popularity. Most of them still have a small yet loyal following. Whether we will be able to see these trending in style, it remains to be seen. But hopefully, this will become a reality sooner rather than later for every true gentleman on a style journey to self-discovery.
Until next time, continue to do well, live well and dress really well.
Be Classy!
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