When it comes to men’s fashion, it can seem like there are very minimal ways to accessorize. This can make dressing up an outfit quite tricky, especially if you are trying to fit into a specific style or even experiment with a slightly different one.
Read on and we will discuss some of the different accessories on the market for men, as well as provide you with the reasons why you do not have to spend a lot of money in order to achieve a more sophisticated look.
Watches:
Watches are a staple accessory for both men and women and can help dress up any outfit. A large number of people nowadays have smartwatches such as Apple watches or Fitbits. These are great for everyday wear and exercise, but when you are dressing up for an event, they can really ruin the way your outfit looks.
Watches do not have to be expensive to be able to elevate an outfit. Well-known brands such as Casio offer a wide selection of watches starting at nineteen pounds and going all the way up to eight hundred pounds. As long as the watch matches your desired fashion sense, it does not have to be expensive.
Even though Casio offers watches in a wide price range, there are brands that are well-known for watches that have a higher price tag. For example, a vintage Omega wristwatch comes with that higher price tag but is perfect for anyone who enjoys a higher-end designer name. These watches make great gifts and keepsakes as well as the ideal accessory to dress up even your more casual outfits.
If you want to show a more sophisticated impression with your outfit, watches with a leather strap will really help to portray this. This is not to say that a watch with a metal strap is not a sophisticated outfit choice for men, but a leather strap can add a timeless effect to any outfit.
Leather Belts:
Belts come in many different materials, colors, and styles. Just like watches, you can pick up cheaper watches in shops such as Primark, which will do the job and help accessorize your outfit, but there are many more prominent, well-known brands such as Ted Baker and Gucci, which offer more expensive and luxury belts.
Purchasing a cheaper belt comes with the risk that the quality is not the best. This can mean that they do not wear well and do not last as long. However, if you are happy to replace these more often or are not going to wear the belt very often, there is no reason why a cheaper belt is not going to work for you.
More expensive belts, especially ones that are genuine leather, will last you a lot longer and will soften and wear well without looking tatty. If your belt is looking a little worse for wear, it can actually lead to making your outfit look more casual and scruffy, which is not ideal if your main aim is to dress up your ensemble.
Depending on the vibe you are aiming to give off with your outfit, this will depend on the type of belt you want to pair with your clothing. For example, if you want a more casual look, possibly to keep up a pair of jeans, you might decide that a material belt with a simple buckle will do the job.
However, if you want to add a bit more class to an outfit, you might want to look into a leather or a leather effect belt. These are perfect for accessorizing with a smart pair of trousers and a shirt. Or even dress up a nice, more fitted pair of jeans with a stylish t-shirt or polo shirt.
Simple Jewelry:
Jewelry is not something for every man. Some men find that adding jewelry to an outfit does not match their style. There are so many different styles of jewelry on the market today, such as chunky rings and chains, to more simple and classic leather bracelets.
Just like the other accessories previously mentioned, if you are not planning on wearing the jewelry every day and just plan on dressing up an outfit for a particular occasion or even just experimenting with how it looks, there is not really much point in going and spending an absolute fortune.
There are many high-street clothing brands that offer reasonably priced jewelry that can very easily help elevate any outfit. However, these are not going to be the best quality as they will not be real gold or silver. Simple silver or gold chains would be the perfect thing to put on a Christmas or birthday list, as these are not going to become dated and will last you a lot longer.
Adding jewelry to an outfit is not necessarily going to make you look more put together. However, it can completely change the vibe of a very simple and plain ensemble into something that is slightly different.
Final Words
There are more limited options for men when it comes to accessories for an outfit. This can mean that men’s fashion can often look plain or even dull. However, there are various simple accessories available for men to help add a little something special to their outfits. Whether this is to change up their style slightly or to dress up an outfit for an event, there are many high street and higher-end accessories on the market to help men achieve their desired look.
