You might be on the fence about the necessity of men’s jewellery, but if you are looking to expand your fashion palate beyond your wedding ring and watch, the following cardinal tips for wearing men’s jewellery will improve your look this summer.
Don’t Go Overboard
When wearing men’s jewellery, especially if you’re new to it, it’s always best to start simple. Even though that five finger ring that spells out your name looks good on eBay, it’s probably best to not go overboard.
For example, if you regularly wear watches or have always wanted to, start with a simple leather strap that compliments a suit or an item of clothing. Don’t feel the need to go straight for the big clunky gold piece. Once you are comfortable with a watch try out simple silver wedding band ring or necklace depending on what best suits you, and eventually move on to cuffs and bracelets.
Be Subtle for Full Effect
Subtlety is an art when it comes to wearing means jewellery, and whether you are at home, the office, or at a function, once you master it, you will reap the rewards. As mentioned above, going for the big expensive pieces isn’t always the best idea. A simple tie pin to extenuate your outfit or a pair of white gold cufflinks says a lot.
Look for pieces that will draw people in and transfix them at a glance and always remember that the right watch, ring or bracelet can take you from looking decent to brilliant with only a few alterations, so pick your jewellery smartly.
Finding the Right Ring
It has been said that wearing men’s rings can be a turn off for a lot of people, but the truth is you just need to find the right ring, as well as the right finger. For example, if you find a big skull ring: that’s fine, but how does it look on your little finger? Remember that your ring has to look great on your hand as well as your finger.
Also, choosing the correct metal is essential when it comes to ring wearing, especially in the summer. Engraved rose gold, and silver compliment the summer a lot more than plain gold and silver.
Bracelets and Cuffs
When it comes to using men’s jewellery to get your perfect summer look, bracelets and cuffs are your best friend. Some might say that the only jewellery needed on the wrist is a watch, but if you pick the right bracelet or cuff, it can do wonders to your look. The great thing about bracelets, both leather and metallic, is that they work for both a casual and smart look.
A leather cuff with a summer t-shirt gives your style a lot of substance and personality while a silver bracelet adds sharpness to a suit or dinner jacket. When picking out jewellery for the summer, make sure bracelets and cuffs are on your list.
Don’t Mix and Match
An important rule to getting your look right this summer is avoiding the common mistake of mixing and matching your jewellery. Just as gold and silver do not look great unless it is on one item, neither does metal nor leather. So, instead of having a metal watch and a leather bracelet, try to give your look a particular theme.
Adding jewellery to your outfits isn’t as complicated as you once might have thought, really it is just a case of going with what suits your style and personality as well as what you are comfortable with and willing to try. Just remember the cardinal tips above, and this summer you will have no worries looking your best.
