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Everyday Accessories for Men

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Essential Male Gear

Since the dawn of time, man has used tools to overcome the day to day struggles of life. Tools haven’t gone away. They’ve just become more advanced. Learn all about the accessories that men need with tips from eHow.

Ties

  • About Bow Ties

    Bow ties are often worn by men during formal occasions, such as black-tie dinners and weddings. Many men choose a bow tie that matches other accessories, as well as their Read More

  • How to Tie a Necktie For Beginners

    Need to learn how to tie a tie the easy way? Look no further. In only seven easy steps, you will be a pro, using easy visuals to help. Read More

  • How to Tie a Bow Tie

    Tying a bow tie is, admittedly, more difficult than tying a regular necktie. But with practice and a little dexterity, you won't need to rely on a pre-tied bow tie any Read More

  • How to Iron a Tie

    Ties wrinkle primarily where they are knotted and need occasional ironing. Read More

  • Matching Shirts & Ties

    When matching shirts with ties, the color of the shirt should be picked up with the tie. Discover how to subtly match shirts and ties with help from a specialist in men's Read More

  • How to Properly Wear a Tie Clip

    The tie clip, also called the tie bar, is a fashion accessory designed to hold the tie to the front of a man's dress shirt. This article explains the traditional and Read More

  • How to Care for a Silk Tie

    Like many purely decorative garments, ties are particularly delicate and require a great deal of upkeep. Follow these steps to keep your ties looking nice and new. Read More

  • How to Put On a Tie

    Tying a tie doesn't have to be difficult, and it's actually pretty simple if you follow a few easy steps. Of course, there are also all sorts of fancy ways of tying your Read More

  • How to Buy a Tie for Work

    A tie is the one way a man can dress up a suit and show a little of his personality. You can wear the same suit every day of the week, but no one would know as long as you Read More

  • How to tie a tie under 10 seconds

    Being able to tie a tie in a rapid amount amount of time can be a very important skill in today's society. We are always on the go and always running late. For best Read More

Handkerchiefs and Cufflinks

  • How to Use a Handkerchief

    Not so many years ago, no well dressed person would leave home without a handkerchief. Handkerchiefs were used not only to deal with coughs and sneezes, but also as an Read More

  • How to Fold a Handkerchief

    Handkerchiefs can be used as an accessory for suits or for personal hygiene. There are a number of different handkerchief folds, each for a different effect: square-ended, Read More

  • How to Fold a Handkerchief for Tuxedos

    If you're heading to a black-tie event, a wedding, or another special occasion that requires you to wear a tuxedo, you'll need to finish off your formal ensemble with a Read More

  • Facts on Handkerchiefs

    Handkerchiefs have a variety of uses: from fashion accessories to health and beauty aids, these tiny pieces of cloth have had a valuable impact on many generations. Read More

  • How to Iron a Handkerchief

    Today's permanent press fabrics have almost made ironing a lost art. But, sooner or later, something is going to need ironing. Here's how to brush up your skills by Read More

  • How to Buy Tuxedo Cufflinks

    Cufflinks are decorative fasteners worn on the cuffs of long-sleeved shirts. When wearing a tuxedo shirt with French cuffs, cufflinks are a necessity. While some people Read More

  • How to Make Cheap Cufflinks

    Cufflinks are making a comeback and shirts with French cuffs are becoming the fashion rage again. Attractive cufflinks can take an ordinary shirt and make it party worthy Read More

  • How to Put On Cufflinks

    Cuff links are formal accessories that add a special something to a man's attire. This article will teach you how to put on cuff links. Read More

  • How to Use Cufflinks

    Cuff links are an accessory that men don't often have to deal with. They are usually encountered when renting a tux and sometimes when given to you by a relative or an Read More

  • How to Wear Tuxedo Studs

    Tuxedo studs are a great way to add a little extra style to any tuxedo shirt. Like cufflinks, tuxedo studs are considered to be a desirable touch that will provide an Read More

Sunglasses and Watches

  • Plastic Men's Sunglasses

    Plastic men's sunglasses are a popular style among designer sunglasses. Learn more about the pro's and con's of plastic sunglasses in this free video. Read More

  • Prescription Sunglasses

    Do you need eyeglasses but want to wear sunglasses as well? Learn about prescription sunglasses in this free video. Read More

  • Polarized Sunglasses

    Polarized sunglasses are a popular option for eye protection. Learn more about polarized sunglasses in this free video. Read More

  • About Electric Sunglasses

    Electric Sunglasses is a popular brand of sunglasses that are famous for their durability and fashion. These Italian sunglasses are designed to hold up under the most Read More

  • Athletic Men's Sunglasses

    Many sports require men to wear sunglasses. Learn about the options for athletic men's sunglasses in this free video. Read More

  • How to Change a Watch Battery

    Watch batteries can die, but that doesn't mean your watch has to. Learn how to change a watch battery and save yourself a bundle of money in new watches. Read More

  • How to Wind a Watch

    Before the days of battery-operated watches, winding was a regular part of watch ownership. The watch, both the wrist and pocket variety, are wound not only to assure Read More

  • About Vintage Pocket Watches

    The wristwatch has not always been the primary portable timepiece. Mobile timekeeping devices began with the pocket watch, a small clock that was carried in the pocket of a Read More

  • About Sports Watches

    Sports watches are wristwatches that are constructed to resist damage from intense sports activity. These watches are often waterproof, can resist a certain amount of heat Read More

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