Men's Jewelry Fashion: Top 10 Tips for Matching Jewelry to Men's Clothing

Author: Irit Zeevi

While most men are confident in their decision making, some are less assured when it comes to matching men's jewelry to their clothing. It's doesn't necessarily mean that men have zero fashion sense; rather most guys' interest piques around other things. With this year's football season and NASCAR's Race for the Chase well under way, most men's free time is spent glued to the television, rather than deciding what piece of jewelry looks best with their new fall shirt. While you may find it challenging knowing what jewelry to wear with each outfit, don't make a hard U-turn towards self-defeat just yet. The next ten tips will pave the road in helping you make the best choice in matching men's jewelry to any clothing ensemble.

1. It all begins with the outfit. When matching jewelry to any wardrobe, first start with the outfit. Decide on what you're wearing and then choose jewelry to accessorize your clothing.

2. With fall officially starting September 23, dark colored shirts are now seasonally appropriate. As such, when wearing dark colors like black, red, blue and dark gray, silver colored jewelry creates a stylish look that is second to none. If you're the adventurous type, raise the bar by adding an attractive silver or pewter pendant accessory. If the environment warrants light colored shirts common in formal settings, gold colored jewelry is more appropriate. If by chance your collection consists of both silver and gold jewelry, don't commit the unpardonable fashion sin of wearing both colored metals together. You will need to wear either all silver jewelry or gold accessories, but never both.

3. Keep in moderation! Never wear more than a couple of pieces of jewelry at the same time. Similar to female fashion trends, wearing multiple rings and necklaces tends to look flashy, not attractive. You're likely to make an appropriate statement if you remain conservative in the number of pieces you wear.

4. Accessories that send one message when worn by a woman can and most likely will have a different meaning when worn by a man. For example, a lady wearing earrings looks sophisticated. If you are a man who wears earrings, some people may find you intimidating.

5. Avoiding wearing a fancy tie tack on a colorful tie. Choose a plain piece of metal to keep a vibrant accessory in its place. If your tie is plain, you can wear a more elaborate clip on it. If you're not wearing a jacket, don't wear a tie.

6. Watches are classic timepieces. All men should have at least two different styled watches in their collection. Unfortunately, no one watch style fits both casual and formal style clothing. As such, you will need to choose the proper watch for every outfit. For instance, do not pair a sport timepiece with a suit. It makes an unfashionable statement. If you like wearing watches, take the time to invest in one for dress and one for casual outfits.

7. Cufflinks look best on an expensive dress shirt. If you're a guy whose closet is full of dress coats and ties, you'll need this decorative accessory to complete your business/formal attire. Thanks to cufflinks designers Tateossian, Robert Graham, Jan Leslie, Scott Kay and others, men now have a wide selection of cufflink styles to choose from. When possible, cufflinks should match the colors of your outfit or at a minimum be from the same metal family as your other jewelry. If you have multiple pairs of cufflinks in your collection, pick the most appropriate ones suitable for your choice of clothing.

8. The fashion rules around men's necklaces and pendants are easy to remember. Most outfits don't warrant wearing a large necklace; as such a large bulky necklace is never a good choice. Over the last couple of years, men's silver pendants have become increasingly popular. The majority of pendants available today are 4 inches and smaller. Anything larger is usually inappropriate and most often appears gaudy and unattractive. In selecting a pendant, remember this guideline: the longer the necklace, the larger the pendant should be. A typical man's necklace is 20" or 22" in length. As such, an appropriate pendant
size is one-to-three inches.

9. Bulky metal speaks volumes and most often is negative. Heavy metal signifies an aggressive personality and should be avoided when possible. The only time thick metal should be worn is when it's a medical necessity such as medical id bracelets. Men's leather bracelets, gold and silver bracelets are acceptable for casual clothing.

10. Promise and wedding bands are appropriate with all outfits. The tips mentioned above to not apply to these sentimental pieces.

Most men are not fashion gurus, and that's alright. If you follow these top 10 tips for matching men's jewelry with men's clothing, you'll be on the road to fashion success and you'll turn heads in your favor.

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About the Author

Irit Zeevi is co-owner of MenandBeyond.com, an online jewelry store specializing in men's fashionable jewelry. MenandBeyond.com features a wide selection of men's jewelry, including silver plated pendants, men's bracelets, stylus chains, chokers, rings and
more.

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