- Hey you I'm Ashley Weston.
I'm a celebrity mentor stylist.
So today I want to talk about the 16 accessories
every man needs.
Some of these items you may not use all the time
but there will come an occasion
where just as a grown man
you're gonna need these items
and you'll think yourself that you thought far enough ahead
and picked them up, so you are not scrambling
at the last moment.
So for almost all the items on this list,
I've actually done very thorough videos
and articles about them.
So I'll list the relevant links down below
in the video description.
Alright so let's get into it.
Number 16 on the list is a white pocket square.
Like I've always said every man needs
at least one suit in his closet
so along with that suit, you'll need a pocket square.
Being well dressed is all about those little details.
So a pocket square is something that is easily forgotten
but actually has a really big impact.
And it's only gonna set you back a couple of bucks
so it is a no-brainer, go get one.
No. 15 on the list, it is also another overlooked item
and that is a silver colored tie bar.
So like I mentioned in my video about
the 12 things men wear that women love,
I'll link that in the video description
a tie bar is something that really adds
a special touch to any outfit
and they're really cheap.
So do yourself a favor, think about it once,
go buy it, and you'll never have to think about it again.
But you are gonna look like a complete idiot
if you wear your tie bar without a tie.
That leads to my number 14 item,
which is a solid black and navy tie.
So these two ties are gonna go with
pretty much every suit in your closet
but do make sure that the width of your tie
complements your build.
If you are unsure about that check out my video.
It is part of the Men's Accessories Essentials series.
I'll link that below.
Number 13 on the list is dress socks.
I don't care if they are patterned or solid
but just get rid of all your white socks.
Your dress socks can and really should be
used as your everyday socks.
Now if you need a thicker more heavy duty sock
because of your occupation or because of the cooler weather
wherever you live,
then there are plenty of companies out there
that make thicker versions of these socks.
So if you are not sure I have a whole video about that.
Again check it out link is below.
Number 12 on the list is sunglasses.
So whether you are a sunglass guy or not
sunglasses are really important because
not only do they protect your eyes from the sun
but they also prevent you from squinting
which causes wrinkling around the eyes
which you are gonna regret when you get a little older
and then they set in deeper
and they really add a stylish touch to any outfit.
Just be sure to pick out the
right frame shape for your face.
It's always gonna be based on your face shape.
I've done a whole video and article about that.
I'll link it below.
Number 11 is baseball hats.
So look we all have lazy days.
I have them too where we just don't want to do our hair
and we just want to be like F it, I'm throwing on
a baseball hat.
So I know that and that's why you really should have
one because it is better to just throw on a hat
than walk out of the house with just unkempt hair.
So I have very specific thoughts about baseball hats
and which hats you should go with.
So definitely be sure to check out
the article for this video.
I'll link in the video description.
Number 10 are black and brown Derby or Oxford
dress shoes.
So not only do these dress shoes look great with suits
but they also look really nice with a pair of jeans,
chinos, or wool trousers.
Just when you want to really dress up
a more casual outfit.
Number nine on the list, black and brown dress belts.
So because you are gonna be wearing dress shoes,
you absolutely need to have dress belts
that match the color of your shoes.
Number eight on the list is a weekender bag.
So everyone travels, whether it's to some exotic country
or just across town, you're gonna need to put your clothes
into something and a trash bag
is definitely not an option.
Like every accessory you have
it should not only serve its purpose
but it should look damn good at the same time.
So you guessed it,
I did a whole video and article about weekender bags.
Be sure to check that out.
And this next item goes hand in hand with a weekender bag
and that is number seven a dopp kit.
It doesn't matter if you are going to another city
or just to the gym a dopp kit is essential
because its going to keep all your grooming products
contained and organized in a respectable manner.
Number six on the list is a back pack or a briefcase
with a detachable strap.
So which one you go with is going to be dependent
upon your occupation and your lifestyle.
So if you work in a more casual setting
or you're a student, then you wanna go with a backpack.
But if you work in a more professional environment
then you should go with a briefcase.
And I know it is gonna be asked in the
comments section below
so I got to address it.
Nobody got time for some messenger bags.
Now I go and taught my whole reasoning about
why I do not like messenger bags in my briefcase video
so be sure to check that out.
Number five on the list is a casual or dress watch.
So like the last point, which one you go with
is gonna depend on your lifestyle.
So if you are dressing causal pretty much everyday
go with the casual watch.
If you are in a suit most days
go with the dress watch.
You guessed it.
I did a whole video and article about this
so be sure to check that one out.
Number four is white low top sneakers.
So everyone has their casual days
and sneakers look sharp on every guy regardless
of your age or your body type.
Now I'm saying specifically low top sneakers, not high top
sneakers.
High tops don't look great on everyone
whereas low tops look great on every guy.
If you're a little scared of whites,
which I definitely have friends in clients that are
then a really great way to just ease yourself into it
is to go with a pair of low top sneakers in black or navy
or gray.
Those will just kind of help you know
make you a little more comfortable
and then you can graduate to white sneakers.
Third on the list is boxer briefs.
So all women find boxer briefs specifically in darker colors
very sexy on a man
and really all men should be wearing boxer briefs, period.
Number two on the list is black and brown casual belts.
So whether you are wearing shorts, chinos, or jeans
thrown on a nice casual belt.
It really just adds a nice visual touch to every outfit.
And the most important accessory every man should own
is drumo beats (imitates beats)
a quality wallet.
The things a man carries tell a lot about him
and that's no more true than with your wallet.
So be sure to carry a nice, quality minimal wallet.
I have very strong opinions about wallets
and my recommendations about them.
So be sure to check out the video I did on all of that.
I'll link it in the video description below.
For all of my favorite products for each of the items
on this list be sure to check out
the article that accompanies this video.
I'll link it in the video description below.
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