Men’s Style Accessories

For the man who likes a little bling, your wedding day provides an unparalleled opportunity to dress up like a peacock. And it’s not just wedding suits that are on the menu, heck no. Here’s a whistlestop guide to all the accessories you could add to give your wedding clobber an extra zing.

Cane

Will either make you look like a superfly guy or Chris Eubank, but may actually have a functional purpose in keeping you upright when the champagne starts flowing. You can also get some extremely cool ones – check out the Beasts Claw Cane a snip at £94.

Ascot

If your lady’s a Jane Austen buff, a wing collar and Ascot tie will make her feel she’s marrying her very own Mr Darcy. But for goodness’ sake, practice tying it before the big day.

Fob watch and chain

Feel like a Victorian gent with a gold fob watch and chain in the breast pocket. But keep it subtle: you don’t want to stroll down the aisle looking like Flava Flav.

Bowtie

Another option for keeping your neck company, the bowtie adds a touch of ‘30s glamour to an outfit. However tempting it may be, resist the novelty one that spins round.

Top hat

Hire one from a reputable place and you’ll get a well-fitting top hat that adds an indefatigable touch of class. Buy one off eBay and you risk getting ill-fitting millinery that makes you look like the mad hatter.

Cape

Who among us hasn’t placed our hood over our heads and run around pretending to be Batman? Unless you’re a magician, your wedding day is the one day an adult male can legitimately wear a cape. Just don’t expect your mates to stifle their laughter.

Dressed-up dog

The fashion accessory of the Paris Hilton generation. That’s no advertisement is it.

Fancy kecks

The bride is expected to wear fancy pants on her wedding day, so why shouldn’t you. Something from the banglads enhancement pants range will either have her hot and steamy or wondering if you’re smuggling bananas for no apparent reason.

Cufflinks

Back on safer ground. Cufflinks are the perfect men’s accessory – small, subtle and allowing a little self-expression. You’ll probably have a drawer full of them, but think classy – team colours are probably a no-no. We particularly like these rather wonderful black pearl cufflinks from Tantrums and Tiaras and if you sign up to the newsletter we may even have some to give away on the forums and in the next newsletter…

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