Necktie & Co - Accessories That Make Or Break Your Ensemble

Many men all too often make the mistake of focusing exclusively on their choice of trousers and the shirt without sparing a moments thought on the other elements of dress that go into completing the look. Sure, Clothes Makes the Man, is all so true but accessories can play a huge role in making or breaking your overall look, whether you are dressed for a social occasion or for business.

Some of the more popular accessories worn by men include a tie, a pair of cufflinks, a wrist watch and miscellaneous leathers.

The Right Tie Will Tie it all Together
Ties make a distinct style statement and your choice of tie says a lot about you. It is right in the average persons line of vision and is the first thing anybody will notice about you. If your wardrobe consists of one neutral colored tie that you wear on every occasion you seriously need to update your wardrobe- and soon.

If you enter a tie store you will see that there are ties in a mind-boggling variety of designs, colors and fabrics and they are varied for a reason. Different ties befit different occasions.

For a start, when looking for a tie for your business suit or for your formal-occasion suit, it is best to go in for solid colors. Whether you choose a pastel shade or a bright color is really up to you. You will know instinctively which color matches your personality. If you are quiet and shy by nature, you would want to stay away from shocking pinks, fiery reds and other loud colors.

As you begin to build up your tie wardrobe, you can add a few stripes and patterned pieces, which can look stunning against a crisp, white shirt. An elegant tie pin can add a touch of class to any tie. A tie pin also doubles up as a nifty little device that will keep your expensive tie from routinely dipping into that glass of red wine.

Watch that Watch!
So you are sentimentally attached to the wristwatch your grandfather bequeathed you. But it is large and clunky and worse still, it draws everybodys attention to it. The last thing you want is the extra attention when you are wearing the wrong accessory. Instead of going about trying to hide your wrists under long sleeves all the time, why not keep the watch where it belongs- in a beautiful custom-made glass chest and instead buy your self a sleek wristwatch that you can flaunt wherever you go. A classic gold or silver wristwatch can be worn anywhere and everywhere and is a timeless (pun intended) accessory to any outfit.

Last but not Least, Leathers
Buying several cheap pairs of shoes in order to look different every time is a monumental fashion faux pas. If you want to look elegant and sophisticated, it is vital that you buy the best quality shoes that you can afford.

Two good pairs of shoes- one in black and the other in brown- will hold you in good stead for almost every occasion. It is equally important to make sure your belt matches your shoes and your socks complement them.

If your occupation requires you to take your laptop along when you meet up with clients, make sure your laptop bag color coordinates with your shoe color. When you are dressed for success you would have already won half the battle.