The right men’s accessories have the potential to elevate your look and inspire more confidence, whether you’re at work, relaxing with friends, or heading out on your next travel adventure. The top 10 gentleman’s accessories can help refine and define a style that’s uniquely yours.
1: A Hat or Cap to Bring Your Outfit Together
Hats have been worn throughout most of civilized history, and they’re still one of the most important men’s style items for anyone who wants to show more personality. There are many options for hats, ranging from flat caps in the newsboy style to sophisticated mid-brims, including Panama fedoras.
Hat Style Recommendation: If you want to add more rounded depth to your face, try something with a medium brim that sits high on the forehead, like a Men’s Fedora. If you are looking for a more angular look, a wider brim like this Boxcar Sun Hat is the perfect accessory for casual and semi-formal occasions.
2: A Classy Cardholder or Wallet
A quality wallet is an essential gentleman’s style accessory. Wallets have become more utilitarian in recent years by incorporating materials like milled aluminum and carbon fiber, but the simple sophistication of a black or brown bifold is hard to beat.
Wallet Style Recommendation: Try going back to basics with this Bifold Tan Wallet. Its natural finish and understated style create the perfect way to carry cash and cards.
3: A Watch to Suit the Occasion
Consider taking your smartwatch off and trying something that resonates with you. An elegant timepiece is more than a tool. Sure, it can tell the time, but it can also showcase your sense of style and even some of your unique personality. Even a small watch collection will give you more options to accessorize.
Watch Style Recommendation: For something versatile, consider the Apollo Men’s Watch. The bold 45mm case is deceptively easy to wear, thanks to the low-profile Japanese movement inside. Classic brushed steel and a black strap are suited to any outfit.
4: A Tie Collection for Business and Formal Gatherings
Ties are prevalent in the business world, but you will be surprised how often you need one for formal occasions like weddings, intimate dinners, or even some celebrations like graduation balls and debuts. When you have a few ties in your wardrobe, you won’t have to panic whenever a special event comes up.
Style Recommendation: Ties should both contrast and complement your outfit, so think of color combinations that create drama without detracting from the overall look and feel. Every gentleman should have at least a blue and black silk tie. This Classic Black Tie is a timeless essential.
5: A Fragrance That You Make Your Own
Many men are guilty of overlooking the power of a signature fragrance. If your biggest foray into the fragrance world is perfumed deodorant or shower gel, then you have an exciting scent journey ahead of you. A signature fragrance subtly builds positive impressions between you and everyone you interact with.
Men’s Fragrance Recommendation: A signature fragrance is personal. It might take time to discover the aromas you like best. If you need somewhere to start, try something deep and woody for the colder months (think notes of dark tea and sandalwood), and something spritzy in warmer weather (citrus-based, or masculine florals like orange blossom and basil).
6: Nice Pairs of Socks
Socks are practical, essential, and they’re also fun. There are few things as simple and satisfying as nice, clean socks. Patterned socks are a great way to accessorize in a subtle way, whether you’re dressing up for work or simply heading out to a local restaurant or café.
Sock Style Recommendation: It’s really worth playing into the fun angle when choosing socks. People won’t see them most of the time, and even if you’re dressing up your socks underneath a suit, it’s pretty much accepted in the business world that socks are for flair as much as for practicality. These Whiskey Glass Socks are the perfect example.
7: A Daily Travel Bag for Practicality and Style
We’re forever adding more accessories and items to our daily loadout. Once you combine a laptop or tablet, a smartphone, a couple of chargers, sunglasses, and other small accessories, you’re looking at a sizeable collection of things to organize and carry with you. A travel bag is perfect for commuting and short trips. Choosing a beautifully crafted bag will take your style up a notch in a way that an old laptop bag or backpack won’t.
Travel Bag Style Recommendation: A leather satchel or messenger bag is the ultimate travel companion. It’s versatile and can function as a laptop bag with room left for accessories and anything else you carry with you daily.
8: A Leather Care Kit You Can Take with You
Whether it’s for your shoes or boots, a leather bag, or even a leather wallet, a leather care kit is a vital gentleman’s accessory to maintain your favorite clothing and accessories. Leather can last for decades or even a lifetime, depending on the quality and grain. A leather care kit helps you to maximize the lifetime of any item.
Our Recommendation: The Bickmore Leather Care Travel Kit has everything you need to maintain genuine leather products. It comes in a compact travel bag to slide into a suitcase or larger travel bag.
9: Fitted Gloves
Fitted gloves elevate your style while providing comfort and dexterity. Leather gloves can last for years or even decades with care. They provide excellent grip, are flexible, and are just as suited to an early morning commute as they are to hiking a new trail.
Style Recommendation: Our Full Grain Deerskin Gloves combine supple elegance with superior warmth.
10: Iconic Suspenders to Complete Your Look
We could have just as easily picked a belt for this final style tip. However, suspenders have so much more personality and just as much utility. Suspenders create a more flattering silhouette than a belt when wearing a suit. You can also wear suspenders in more casual outfits with jeans or slacks.
Style Recommendation: If you’ve never worn suspenders, it’s best to start with a versatile choice, like these Crazy Horse Slim Suspenders in black with leather front straps and a flexible back strap. They’re the perfect style boost for workwear or a casual jeans-based outfit.
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