Thread by @dieworkwear

i dont know if this is a hot take but more men should wear jewelry

jewelry can be tough to wear if you're normally in conservative clothing like traditional suits and sport coats. although, some men in the mid-20th century wore their suits with things like signet rings and WWII bracelets. can be very look-dependent

IMO, it's a lot easier to incorporate jewelry into a casual outfit. this can be esp nice in the summer when an outfit has less going on. can be something as simple as a thin 3mm gold franco or rope chain worn with a camp collar shirt and some shorts

Options:

- Kei Shigenaga at @selfedge: Japanese jewelry inspired by the art of kintsugi
- Reliquary in San Francisco: Lots of cool vintage options
- Native American jewelry: Get the real stuff, not the cover bands
- Garcia's Jewelry in Hialeah, FL: Handmade Miami Cuban chains

bummed this person deleted bc i think this touches on something weird about men's style. lots of guys are uncomfortable with having an interest in fashion, so they seek outside reasons to "rationalize" something. wearing a school ring is OK; a decorative ring is not.

a suit is worn for respect. wearing a tie is simply something grown men do. you can wear a watch bc it tells time, but a bracelet is bad. in these ways, men can re-code fashion as being about masculine values, utility, and respect, rather than aesthetics. avoids gender anxiety

forgot to mention! i spoke with my friend @CBBarker about a month ago for a story he wrote regarding men and jewelry.

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