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How to wear your jewellery - men

Watches

All man jewellery should be of excellent quality. A good watch is a man's most evident choice for a fashion accessory. In extremely conservative situations a watch and a wedding band may be the limits of good taste. The main rule in such situations is to wear a watch that coordinates with your clothes and is appropriate for the occasion. An exceptional watch will go well with anything, but don't wear trendy or sporty watches with formal attire or in conservative social settings.

Necklaces

Every man needs at least one necklace in his fashion accessory collection. A gold or silver chain displays a classy and powerful image. It should conform to the neckline of the chosen shirt. If the necklace is longer it should fall modestly underneath the shirt rather than drape visibly over it. In fact, all men's jewellery like watches, bracelets, necklaces, and the occasional earring are best worn in such a way that they peek out ever so subtly and enticingly from beneath clothing.

Men's necklaces should be bold and simple, never cluttered, clumsy, or overweight. As for women, take the size of your body into consideration. If the chain is too thin relative to your body size it will make you look effeminate, if it is too thick you will look like you make an excellent living from your very own racketeering business.

In addition to silver and gold chains you may opt for something trendy like a leather or rubber necklace with wooden or metal beads. These types of necklaces are best worn with t-shirts or plain long-sleeved shirts. It is a great way to upgrade and polish your look for dress-down Fridays, important dates, or even before hitting a trendy nightspot. Many celebrities have been seen wearing them, the most known being Latin lover-boy Enrique Iglesias and the actor Brad Pitt. These necklaces can add a little touch of sex appeal to your personal style when worn with the proper informal attire.

Rings

A ring doesn't need to be limited only to a wedding band. Wearing a simple ring can be very elegant and stylish indeed. As for chains, the scale of the ring should be in keeping with your body size. If the ring seems disproportionate with your fingers it will come across as flashy. Don't wear metals or stones that will clash with other jewellery or clothing.

Besides the good old ring finger on your left hand, you can wear a ring on your pinky finger, your middle finger, or for you more daring guys, your thumb. These days nobody really cares about which finger you wear a ring on, as long as the ring looks good and fits the rest of your outfit. Keep it simple and don't embellish every finger with a ring.

Bracelets

A bracelet is right for both formal and casual wear. For formal wear choose a sleek, classic style that goes with any other jewellery that will be worn, such as a watch or ring. A man's bracelet should fit close to his wrist, and not slide up and down his arm nor dangle onto his hand. While metal chains are appropriate for most occasions, beaded and woven bracelets are more sporty and trendy and should be reserved for casual wear.

Cuff links

Cuff links can add a sense of attention to detail in a formal setting. You should choose cuff links that accent your clothing and other accessories. Avoid wearing a bracelet with cuff links since this can look fussy and the pieces may catch on each other.

Tie jewellery

Tie clips, bars or tacks are all options for keeping your tie from wandering into the soup. Your choice depends to some extent on fashion trends. If comfort and practicality are the main issue for you, choose a simple design that coordinates well with most of your wardrobe.

Earrings

Women, teenagers and rock stars wear earrings. If you are not among these fortunate ones you should carefully consider the image this type of jewellery will project. Many women find earrings on men quite unattractive and out of place. However, if you do feel you can pull it off wear one small simple silver hoop earring or a diamond stud in one of your ears. A kind piece of advice: Men wearing matching pairs of earrings is very effeminate. It will make all women above the age of 15 laugh their heads off every time.

Piercings

While this jewellery may be highly fashionable, keep the social situation and culture in mind. Pierced lips, tongues, eyebrows, or nipples will project a rebellious and unprofessional image that will be inappropriate in many social settings.

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