In the last couple of decades, there has been an enormous increase in attention given to men’s fashion. The attitudes of people towards men’s clothes and shoes has not only changed, but has moved towards being socially accepted, and in some cases a social requirement, for men to understand and know what clothes looks good on them and what clothes do not. Perhaps even more so than a man’s clothes and shoes, their accessories are gaining a lot of attention from designers, men’s magazines, and women (especially women). And while some men have an ease to selecting wristbands, pendants, rings, belts, or chains, there are others who might feel as not as comfortable making such choices. But that’s why I am writing this article. It is aimed towards the calibrated male who wants, knows and deliberately chooses the impact he makes on the world. So if you have ever wanted an overall picture of the basic men’s accessories then read on. This article will give you a small breakdown and a guideline of which of these is the best for you, and which ones shouldn’t go on a night out on the town with you.

First off-rings. Your hands are almost always visible. They will be covered by gloves when winter comes or if you ride a motorcycle, but *only* while you’re outside. Long-sleeve tees, sweaters, jackets, etc., will always leave your hands out in view. And with the slew of women’s magazines writing articles on “what his hands say about him” or “the way he holds his drinks tells you how he’ll hold you” have women taking a great deal of time gazing or inspecting your hands. Wearing rings will give your hands a little more taste and refinement. One general rule for rings-don’t go crazy. If your Nana wears a ring on each finger, don’t follow her lead. Wear one on each hand, or just one. And avoid the left’s ring finger if you’re single. With an increase in wedding bands being tungsten, any ring can be seen as a wedding ring if it’s on that finger. A quick search for cool rings for men should list several boutique stores that have many inexpensive steel rings to choose from. And should you prefer a pricier option, there are several popular stores that offer both precious and base metal rings.

The area that will get more attention than your hands is your neck. For instance, a prospective mate always looks at you face and their gaze will then trail downwards from there. Pendants and chains can go with a lot of different styles, and they give your appearance more class and sophistication. Picking a chain and a pendant can be difficult, but there are a few simple guidelines when selecting to give you the best look for your buck. For high collared shirts like turtlenecks or sweaters, wear a thicker chain and a larger pendant. If the collar is a V-neck style, wear one that is thinner and the pendant is smaller since part of it will be resting on your skin. A V-neck with a very thick chain and heavy pendant can look a little over the top, and a thinner chain and smaller pendant will not stand out on the thick fabrics of sweaters. A quick search for cool pendants for men should list several boutique stores that have a variety of inexpensive unique pendants to choose from in steel, bone or pewter.

The final accessory is wristbands. Whether they are made of leather, metal, or plastic, wear one that fits the clothes you have on. After someone has checked out your hands, they will go up a little bit to focus on whatever is on your wrists. For causal looks like tee shirts and shorts, you can wear any kind of wristband. But if you’re going to go or a formal or business causal look, stick with a metal, semi-precious or precious. Leather and plastic wristbands give your look a more “dress downed” appearance and will more likely clash with a suit or business attire. A quick search for cool wristbands for men should list several boutique stores offering mens wristbands that convey both the casual as well as business professional.

Either way, remember that the calibrated male needs to have more in his closet than just clothes. And since your appearance is the first thing someone notices, make it count. Pendants, chains, wristbands, and rings are going to give your look an edge that will not only garner a second look from an interested passerby but may also attract your potential mate.

Jay Knightrose is an arbiter of excellence in all things fashion in the world of Men. He writes for www.thecoolershade.com which is his venture into Mens Accessories to provide interesting yet inexpensive fashion accessories for men. The online store sells Mens Pendants and Mens Wristbands among other things.

Jay Knightrose is a self made arbiter of excellence in all things fashion in the world of Men. He writes for http://www.thecoolershade.com which is his venture into Mens accessories to provide interesting yet inexpensive fashion accessories for men.

Author Bio: Jay Knightrose is an arbiter of excellence in all things fashion in the world of Men. He writes for www.thecoolershade.com which is his venture into Mens Accessories to provide interesting yet inexpensive fashion accessories for men. The online store sells Mens Pendants and Mens Wristbands among other things.

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