6 Fashion Accessories Every Style-Conscious Man Needs

By SLC@MRKOACHMAN | March 26, 2022

Accessories are like vitamins to fashion, and if you’ll want to make a great impression, you need to master how to combine your outfits with fashion accessories that elevate your style. 

The perfect accessory can make the difference between looking “empty” and looking “classy”. This is because most of the time, when you’re void of some important accessories, your entire look actually appear to be incomplete. Therefore you should always use accessories to spice up the look of your outfit.

Do you often wonder what fashion accessory is a MUST-HAVE as a style-conscious man? Are you usually short of fashion accessories to match with your outfits and elevate your style?

If you answered “YES!” to any of the above questions – then this article is for you.

In this article, we’ll cover 6 important accessories you should never miss out on in your collection. These picks cover a wide range of accessories you can wear for casual outings, formal and informal gatherings, and so on. So let’s get started!

6 Fashion Accessories Every Style-Conscious Man Needs

#1: THE NECKWEAR 

A: THE NECK CHAIN

The neck chain is an important accessory every classy gent should have in his collection, especially when wearing outfits that require the first two buttons to be unfastened or when wearing a turtleneck t-shirt.

When a neck chain is worn, you’d agree with me that the whole look changes, it’s like topping a cake with icings and you bring attention to the worthy piece of neckwear hanging around your neck. Make sure it’s actually a worthy piece, avoid knockoffs, and stick to classy and quality pieces.

This is the very reason why you should not miss out on this accessory, and good enough, this neck chain comes in its varieties

There are Cuban link chain, long chains, pendants, dog tags, chokers, and so on that you can choose from.

However do note that your choice of neck chain is dependent on the outfit worn at that moment. On that note, be sure not to style your formal outfits or corporate outfits with a heavy neck chain such as the Cuban link chain or the likes. Do well to stick to a neck chain that is sleek and small when wearing any outfit range from business casual and above in the dress code formality scale. Overall, always match your accessories to the formality of your clothing.

 

THE NECK BEAD (MEN’S BEADED NECKLACE)

The neck bead or beaded necklace is another stylish accessory every man should have in his collection. This bead gives you a sharp look, especially when worn with casual wear. It also defines the type of outfit you’re putting on i.e. it gives people more to look out for in any outfit.

Other worthy mentions include neckties and tie-bar, ascots, cravats, bow-ties, etc.  So when next you’re shopping for accessories, do not forget your neckwear selections.

 

#2: THE WRISTWEAR

 

Now this is a very essential accessory category every gentleman should have in his collection. This accessory is very important when wearing a shirt in which the sleeves are either short or not too long to cover the entire wrists.

Wristwear can also come in different forms, we have wristwatches, wrist beads, wrist chains, Cubans (Cuban bracelets), and so on.

A quick tip: Do not over-accessorize your wrists with wristwear items as you can totally look off-beat when doing so. Try as much as possible to take it one step at a time – a combination of a wristwatch, two beads max on both sides of the hands will do. In the absence of a wrist watch, feel free to increase the number of bracelets to fill up your wrists (if you’re adding more, they should be small enough). When rocking a classy Cuban bracelet, try not to combine it with any other bracelet type and lastly, beware of juxtaposing too many accessories on the wrist when going out for events!

 

#3: THE RING

 

Someone once said that rings are finishing touches to the wrist and fingers. Absolutely! Rings are vital for every gentleman, be it signet rings or other forms of rings. Signet ring will give you this aura of royalty and class – while fashion rings would single you out as a style-conscious gentleman.

Luckily enough, rings come in different sizes and shapes- if you’re not a fan of big rings, you can opt for smaller ones that fit you style and preference.

Let me also correct the misconception that people have about wearing multiple rings on the fingers:

If you’re going for a corporate event that houses classy gentlemen and women, you can fix a maximum of two rings on different fingers of both hands each. But if you’re going for events, like parties, winetasting, photoshoots sessions, fashion events, you should explore beyond your comfort zone. In this case, you can fix in up to three to four rings for each of your hands. Again, this totally depends on your style preference and lifestyle – but don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone as long as your choice or rings matches the occasion, your outfit, and your style.

As I said earlier royalty speaks through rings, so why don’t you add them to your collection today!

Check out this article on signet ring and learn which finger is the best finger to wear your ring.

 

 

#4: THE HEADWEAR

Head wears are important fashion accessories for gents. Just like rings, they also give you a strong aura of perfection and class

And they also come in their varieties, I shall be listing them off while showing pictures for better understanding.

 

HATS (FEDORA)

The Fedora hat is certainly a striking addition to every stylish gentleman’s gait – it’s a statement piece which makes a great impression. It gives you perfection, and makes you look like the right man for the job 😉 You can also play with colors to give more attention to this stylish hat.

 

 

FLAT CAPS

Flat caps are a come-back trend in the world of fashion, and this is because of the gentleman-look it gives to the wearer.

One styling tip though: Flat caps are better styled with dressy casual and business casual wear – this includes blazers, coats, dress shirts with optional ties, and so on. Keep that in mind- so if you do not have a flat cap in your collection, then you should better get it now.

Other headwear types that are worthy mentions include Beanies, Face caps, Berets for Men etc. These are head accessories that are versatile and suitable for both casual events – from ultra casual to streetwear to more dressy outfits.

 

 

#5: THE EYEWEAR

Glasses as we call them in general, are ACE! It is one accessory that draws multiple eyes to you when worn properly with the right fit.

Glasses are multidimensional due to the variety in their releases. They can be worn on different outfits, depending on the occasion you’re going for – we have them in frames, in antiglare, in colored, in dark sunshades, you name it!

Personally, glasses are one accessory I do not miss out on when stepping out on an average day. You should get one too!

 

 

#6: THE FOOTWEAR

 

 Now I know this looks odd for some of you reading this – you may be asking, “Are footwear really considered an accessory or clothing?”

 The truth is, shoes are hard to define as they seem to be placed right in the middle of the two categories – clothing and accessories.

This is because generally fashion accessories are categorized into two main areas – those that can be worn (e.g. bracelets, watches, hats, glasses, scarves, gloves, suspenders, socks, and shoes) and those that can be carried (e.g. wallet, bags, hand fans, umbrellas, etc.). That being the case, we’ve included FOOTWEARS in this article today as an accessory.

 P.S. If you wanna learn how to take care of your footwear, you should definitely read our gentlemen’s guide to shoe care.

Now, let’s proceed. Do you have the right kind of shoe for any occasion? Let me rephrase – Do you have varieties of shoes that you can pick when going to different events?

If your answer is NO, then you should read on and find out different footwears you need to get for different occasions. Also, check out our Shoe Formality Guide to learn how shoes are ranked from most formal to most casual.

Now we have a number of footwear trends out there, but I’m not going to bore you with that list. There are three major shoes that you need to have in your collection as a starter

 

CORPORATE SHOES

 

This consists of corporate shoes that you can wear for events like meetings, office, religious gatherings, and so on. They should be paired with corporate outfits like suits and trouser pants, and if they are paired with jeans and a T-shirt, then the latter should be tucked into the jeans.

CASUAL & DRESSY SHOES

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These ones consist of shoes you can wear for casual outings such as birthday parties, dinner,  casual occasions, and so on, – examples are sneakers, loafers, sandals, slip-on, espadrilles, etc. 

 

BOOTS

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Boots can literally be worn to any type of event, be it dinner, fashion events, parties, and the likes. Boots give you self-confidence while you MARCH, it is important for every gentleman to have at least one or two in his collection.

Note that when pairing socks alongside corporate boots (like Chelsea boots), try as much as possible to pair them up with pants that have a quarter or half trouser break (i.e. the length), do not wear white socks with boots or any corporate or formal shoe.

 

FINAL THOUGHTS

The world of fashion is incomplete without fashion accessories. As a gentleman, the above-listed 6 essential accessories are important for you to have in your collection. Some key things to note are:

Do not stick to one piece of jewelry, try to be versatile in your selection and choices.

Do not forget that fashion accessories are like the exclamation mark of an outfit. So do well to accessorize your outfits properly anytime you’re stepping out.

While at it, try as much as possible not to over-accessorize, as it is a common mistake made today in the fashion world.

Lastly, in the famous words of Stacy London ‘’Confidence is the best Accessory’’, which means that in whatever accessory you’re wearing, you should wear it with confidence!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for reading till the end. Until next time, continue to do well, live well, and dress really well. Stay Classy, always!

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