Basics of Accenting

The devil is in the details, and little accents will go a long way in setting your style apart from others. Beyond the custom suit and dress shirt, men can consider hats, shoes, haircuts, jewelry, and even non-visual cues like colognes to craft their image. These are highly personalized stylistic elements (sometimes literally, in the case of a monogrammed watch or handkerchief); don’t be afraid to make them your own. Some people still say that Abraham Lincoln won his first election because he took a young girl’s advice and grew out his beard, and who are we to argue? It certainly looks good on him in the photographs.
Once again, a few basic guidelines are more valuable than a textbook of dos and don’ts — black is still more formal than browns or other colors, socks should blend smoothly into the trousers, and jewelry should be simple and unobtrusive (and limited to a marriage band and wristwatch in the most formal settings). Anything done with your hair or beard should obviously be neat and even. Beyond those basics, the style is once again up to you — and ideally, to a thoughtful discussion with a tailor who knows your appearance and your style goals.

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