Jewelry and Accessories fiends assemble
I am a 25yr old man in southern louisiana. Accessories aren’t really a common theme here when it comes to men. Other than watches and wedding rings you don’t see much expression in the form of accessories, or really at all regarding fashion.
What are some tips and tricks for a larger guy with larger hands (have to get sized) to find and experiment with accessorizing!? (i know i could just watch youtube videos but i love to see seasoned and fashionable people discuss and impart their own knowledge and experience!!!
I’d love to experiment with rings, bracelets, ties and fabrics and really find a solid base of creativity to develop.
My budget would be 100$ or less and the goal is creative expression with concentration on spending as little as possible.
I typically wear button ups/polos/knitwear and slacks with dress shoes as i don’t really have any experience with street wear
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For getting your ring sized, a lot of jewelry places will give (or mail) you a free ring sizing band.
Do you have anywhere local you can go to try a bunch of things on? That's what works for me. A lot of things I didn't think I liked (from product pictures online) I really liked on, and vice versa
Are you interested in metals? Which ones? Or are you looking at string bracelets? Are you interested in layering or stacking? etc
thank you good idea!!
Re ring sizing - sometimes a thinner ring will need a smaller ring size and you could size up on a thicker one - so it def helps to try things on to see how they fit. Sometimes a thick band in your usual size can feel tight
secondhand shops & antique stores are soooo good for finding inexpensive jewelry or like adime said just trying it on
Also fwiw from the fits you've posted so far, a handful of silver and turquoise rings would be right at home.
from super small country town i think i have a flea market close but im not certain. i would have to drive an hour or two if not! as to the questions of what kinds of bracelets, and if i would stack, i genuinely can’t answer that…i’m really starting from mental and creative scratch rn lol
I think i was kinda leaning towards silver as well!! Gold kinda looks weird on me but maybe i just assume it does
Coming away from a rough breakup with a very stylish girl and i now have to lean on ME to be stylish and creative! Learning how to do ts myself
Silver is relatively cheap, especially if you go to flea markets. You might have to polish them as they tarnish, depending on your environment and skin chemistry. You might look into stainless steel as well, but I'm not familiar with pricing there
Gold you may need to play with the tone (pinker, more beige, etc) - but tbh with your budget gold is out of reach or you'd get plated, which wears off pretty quickly
Good point! Im gonna do some research on local flea markets and antique shops from your recommendation
Does anyone have any experience styling rags, bandanas and other fabrics?
maybe @midi has suggestions?
i wear scarves but i wouldn't say i'm good at it lol
folded bandana around wrist with jewelry might be something to play around with
bandana on your bag strap/somewhere on your bag also something to consider
Wait great idea! i’m glad you mentioned a bag i need to look for totes
i've wanted to play around with a mesh tote lined with a scarf/bandana but i think from a practical standpoint it wouldn't work well bc everything would be at risk of falling out
but i like the idea of this for a summer/beach bag
for inspiration check out https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1137088371055927416, there is a lot of resources and talk here!
My dumbass didn’t even think to look there thank you. I’m sure yall get tired of seeing the same questions lmao
no not at all! it's pretty hidden, it's easy to miss haha.
i don't wanna work this is a great distraction
oh i would avoid tungsten for rings if you come across it in your research
it's better from a safety standpoint to wear soft metals so you don't accidentally deglove ur finger
bandanas:
+bandana on the mesh tote
I wear mine like an auntie
scarf
rings + bracelets from @awburkey
ring + bandana combo from @elbarto 🐒
This is so awesome this is exactly the kind of info i was looking for
is this a bandana ring that’s holding it in place? is that what is called
nah I'm pretty sure it's just a regular ring
they make bandana specific rings but you can accomplish the same thing with just about any old ring
searching ring scarf will get you a lot of results
some of them come in fun shapes that can add interest to how you tie the scarf
I have an idea. What about using a chain with a loop on the end to cinch it tight and have the excess chain dangle with the bandana
i literally didn’t know this stuff existed
The sense of masculinity within clothing culture in the south is horrid and dressing out is really rare so i have had nooooo experience in real life with people who dress well
aunties do smth kinda similar haha
phyllis really onto something with this one
i’m so excited lmao
Rings and necklaces are an easy way into jewelry for sure
At least for me who never wore anything but a wedding band til like a year ago
this kinda stuff just isn’t made to look acceptable for men to take part in i feel like
especially where i am from
I come from a city thats pretty conservative about styling and chains are still very common
Keyword is city
Theres definitely a bit of realizing generally people wont care
I mean Im from the absolute sticks originally so I get you
The closest “city” to me is like an hourish rn lmaooo
but only the three bigger cities in louisiana are more liberal with styling and fashion
baton rouge, lafayette, and new orleans
I bet the BBQ game is crazy though
and cajun :chefskiss:
it's cool you have an open mind abt accessorizing despite the way others in your area dress
mmm i miss muffulettas
I’m 25 and i’m just realizing i’m not like anybody around here
i don’t like the same things and i don’t like the same clothes
breakups can be a good catalyst for self reflection!
i realized this is the way that i want to learn how to express myself
i’m not a creator or an innovator, but i can take what has been made and put a spin on it
and that’s okay
I also realized that the way i dressed cannot and does not signify my sexuality or masculinity as much as people like to try and act
Just learning how to be masculine in a way that is bright and colorful and lovely
you can be the change u wanna see in your area
exactly!!
You sound awesome man 😀
I just feel like there’s not enough tenderness and vulnerability today and so that’s me! To a fault Lol
are you from la??
or have you just visited
The cajun culture and food are so fun but i’m a little north of that
central la so basically east texas
nah i grew up in texas so it was close to LA and schlotzsky's was a chain in my town haha
I gotcha!! Schlotzky’s is gas
i think the idea of masculinity has been warped over the past couple decades but i think just being a good person, secure in one's self, is the way
most of my jewelry came from flea markets and the odd estate sale, where i'm able to ad-hoc try stuff on and get a deal
ring sizers online are fairly inexpensive and can be a good investment if purchasing rings online
bandanas
I just had one ordered and shipped so hopefully within 7 to 10 business days I’m going to size these puppies up
Hell yeah
square scarves; both are 2 ft by 2 ft and made of silk,
plus check in #waywt - i think people are on the whole embracing jewelry and accessories more which is cool
I said it yesterday and i’ll say it again, ur actually so cool lmao i really appreciate you guys so much
this discord is so fun
it takes a village and you're part of it now 👍
picked up some fabric i plan to use as a bandana/tie!
i only have 1 bandana but it's literally just a big fking smiley face and i just try it on and see if the color/vibes match or smthing
i think sometimes i psych myself out of wearing a bandana out of not wanting to stand out but i also live in middle of nyc (and it technically shouldn't matter)
but i think tote bags are def giga value
i have like 3 different tote bags and i just kinda throw whatever on
Ooh that looks so cool!
Not really something I could see myself wearing but I bet you’ll rock it!
Life gets so much better when you allow yourself to open up to others
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