subject: Accessories That Blend With Formal Wear [print this page] The way you dress is partly dictated by the occasion, if your invitation says black tie; then you're better of wearing a tux and a black tie. Formal occasions usually require that you don a tailored black or blue suit, lightly pinstriped suit is also appropriate and you can also try a suit with a solid color but without any pattern.
The challenge here is of course how to complete your formal wear with the right accessories. Choose your formal wear accessories poorly and you'll look like the new hire at his first office party. Choose your formal wear accessories wisely and you'll have everyone's attention when you enter the room. The most important rules to remember for formal wear accessories are to go dark with subtle flashes of color, if any at all, and to delicately use patterns and stripes. Next time you get an invitation try these formal wear accessories.
Cuff Links
Be bold with your cuff links; this is the one accessory you can use to add a splash of elegance to your outfit. Start with a crisp white French-cuffed shirt -- which is the only shirt you can ever wear with cuff links. Silver or stainless steel cuff link designs are best, but you can also wear custom-made cuff links. For example, buy two lapel pins you like and have a local jeweler convert them into cuff links. This adds a personal, one-of-a-kind touch to your ensemble. The same can be accomplished with a pair of foreign coins you've brought home from a trip abroad.
Chronograph Watch
Formal events call for subtle watches. A square-faced watch can still be sporty and masculine, and you'll look more refined when you reach for another appetizer. And steer clear of silver or steel-band timepieces; while they're great for dress-down days, formal occasions call only for leather-band watches.
Money Clip
Unless you need to be reached by the babysitter, you don't need a cell phone in your pocket. What you will need is money, an I.D. and your invitation for an elegant evening - all of which can be kept in magnificent form within a money clip. It'll add a splash of sophistication to your demeanor, and it'll slide sleekly into your pocket without adding any extra bulk.
A Tie
Formal wear accessories must be subtle and a showy tie will stand out like a bad haircut. A solid black, silver or blue tie in muted tones is the safest bet when it comes to adorning yourself in complementary pieces. A tie with a sublime pattern or spare stripe adds just enough personality to set you apart from the rest of the crowd.
Customized pieces
The more you personalize and accessorize your suit, the more confident you'll feel. These are formal wear accessories you only wear on special occasions, and they will change the way you feel and act. Pair of unique cuff links is always a good and safe topic with which to start a conversation, but your goal is to create a complete look for yourself amidst the growing tide of patchiness at formal events.
