My fashion column this week is about mancessories.
According to Urbandictionary.com (which, by the way, has totally gone downhill in the past few months and is now almost entirely a bunch of unfiltered, trashy inside jokes), one definition of mancessory is:

“The objects worn by the overbearing surfer or college-type dudes that really like to think they’re chicks and sport necklaces, ‘cuffs’ (really just big bracelets) and other completely unnecessary apparel just to convince the chicks of how earthy and hot they are. ”

Which totally works, because I love mancessories.

Other related definitions:

Flair: Buttons and other decorative accessories added to a work uniform, esp. at chain restaurants. Almost universally despised by restaurant workers and customers alike.

Giblets: Slang for accessories or stuff or extras that come with a product. Derived from the term Giblets, which is the extra parts of the turkey that come wrapped and packaged with the turkey. Extra parts such as the turkey liver and heart.

Now that we’re all on the same page, here are some giblets I think are a great way to flair up a man’s outfit.

1. Interesting, yet understated, neckties.
This silver raven-print tie is only $25 from www.etsy.com/shop/RokGear. (Check out Rok Gear’s wide variety of hip and unique ties.)
raven

2. Funky/quirky cuff links.
Cufflinks.etsy.com makes all kinds of crazy cuffs, like Legos, Monopoly houses, shotgun shells, Scrabble tiles, pennies, keyboard keys and dominoes (starting around $15.99).
cuff

Or you could get all wild and score a pair of these Mr. T cuff links ($24.99 at www.etsy.com/shop/bellamodaartist).
mr t

3. Skinny/knit ties.
Former Boulder fashion blogger Ken Izawa (www.styleforall.blogspot.com) is loving skinny and/or knit ties right now.
tie $19 at Urban Outfitters.

4. Highly polished not-bling.
As in, you won’t need a chiropractic appointment after wearing this necklace. $125 at Nordstrom.

necklace

Or a classic dog tag, just spiffed up.
$160 from Nordstrom.
dog tag

5. Rugged and brass.
I love the rugged look of this Guess belt buckle, on sale for $39 right now at Macy’s.
buckle

6. Bright pops of color.
A foolproof and simple way to make an average outfit stand out.
Guess Rallysport yellow watch, $95.
watch

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