The Accessories Every Man Should Own
A few good accessories finish an outfit: brown and black leather belts to match your shoes, a small set of versatile ties, a couple of cotton pocket squares, a simple watch, and a good overcoat for winter. Choose them understated and let them complement the suit.
Accessories are where an outfit is finished or overdone. The right few, chosen well, lift a suit without drawing attention to themselves. Here are the accessories every man should own, and how to keep them understated.
Belts and Shoes First
Start with the basics that have to match: a brown and a black leather belt to pair with your brown and black shoes. Matching the belt to the shoe is one of the simplest rules that makes an outfit look put-together, and getting it wrong is one of the most common slips. These are not exciting, but they are the foundation everything else sits on.
Ties, Squares, and a Watch
A small, versatile set of ties in burgundy, navy, and a subtle pattern covers most occasions, as our guide on matching a tie explains. Add a couple of cotton pocket squares, starting with white, to finish a jacket, and a single simple watch that suits both work and weekends. A few good pieces beat a drawer of novelties.
Finish With an Overcoat
The one bigger investment worth making is a good overcoat in navy or charcoal for the colder months. It goes over everything, from a suit to business casual, and finishes a winter outfit the way nothing else can. Chosen to work with your core suit colours, a single overcoat earns its place all season.
FAQ
What accessories should every man own?
Brown and black leather belts to match your shoes, a small set of versatile ties, a couple of cotton pocket squares starting with white, a simple watch, and a good navy or charcoal overcoat for winter. Chosen understated, these finish almost any outfit.
Should your belt match your shoes?
Yes. Matching the belt to the shoe, brown with brown and black with black, is one of the simplest rules that makes an outfit look put-together. A mismatched belt is one of the most common and noticeable slips.
What is the one accessory worth investing in?
A good overcoat in navy or charcoal. It goes over everything from a suit to business casual and finishes a winter outfit like nothing else. Chosen to work with your core suit colours, a single overcoat earns its place all season.
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