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There are all kinds of accessories that can go with a business suit. When you know how to use those accessories, you won’t overdo your look. Not having the right accessories can make your whole outfit look not quite right. Accessories you can include with your business suit include:

• Belts
• Watches
• Handkerchiefs

What you need to know about belts and suits

The one clothing accessory that’s in style off and on is belts. During the 1930s and 1940s, suspenders were generally used more than belts. However, today, you can find more people wearing belts; although traditional men don’t wear belts with their suits, seem strange- just heck out a leading fashion publication and you’ll see not many belts with suits.

If you decide to wear a belt, make sure that your shoes and belts are about the same colour; be sure your belt is either one of three things: plain silver, leather or coloured buckle. Suspenders are usually worn when a belt is not.

How to handle pieces of jewellery (basically we mean watches)

Jewellery should not overpower your outfit; the most you need is cufflinks, a timepiece and tie bars/tacks. If you want something formal to wear on your wrist, a watch can be your signature piece.

If you’re unclear of the handlings of watches and how they go with your business suit, you also have the option of not wearing a watch at all, a common trend is just to use your mobile if you need to know the time- it’s always with you right! However, a watch is the ideal accessory when you’re trying to look cool and sophisticated.

Cell phones/Bluetooth accessories – should you use them with business suits

This is the era of technology and it’s not hard to find people walking around their office, on the streets and in their cars using the Bluetooth earpiece. Unlike what many people think, the Bluetooth earpiece does not make you look cool and you aren’t seen as very credible. Most people have a phone and don’t feel the need to look like they are a dodgy private investigator- so why should you- think twice.. you’ve been warned!

How to use handkerchiefs with business suits

Do you remember when many people would use their handkerchief and then place it in the upper chest pockets or in their pant’s back pockets? Not too long ago, handkerchiefs were worn in the area of the left jacket sleeve, showing ever so slightly. As time passed, handkerchiefs were moved to the breast pocket. In the past, silk was seen as a rare commodity and a way to flaunt wealth. Near the turn of the 19th century, handkerchiefs were standard among males. Most males don’t realize it but in some places of the world handkerchiefs must still be used in breast pockets of coats and jackets. However, handkerchiefs, business shirts and suits do not go hand in hand so leave them to people who are more artistic.

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