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Highlights
- Elevate your suit with timeless accessories like pocket squares, cufflinks, and a dress watch.
- Add personality with lapel pins, tie bars, and socks.
- Match your belt and shoes for a polished, cohesive look.
- These accessories complete your outfit, balancing sophistication with flair.
Wearing a suit is just the beginning of personal style. What sets a well-dressed man apart is how he elevates his look with key suit accessories, those finishing touches that show thought, intention, and individuality. At Klein Epstein Parker (KEP), we believe every man deserves to look confident and complete, and the right accessories help you do exactly that.
Whether you're heading to a wedding, boardroom, or upscale dinner, these seven essential pieces are your guide to standing out while staying sharp.
1. Pocket Squares: The Power of a Fold
A pocket square is the quickest way to introduce color, pattern, and texture to your suit. Tucked neatly into your chest pocket, it draws the eye upward and complements your overall ensemble. The key is coordination, not matching. You want your pocket square to echo your shirt or tie, not mirror it.
Style Tip: Try a white cotton pocket square with a navy suit for a clean and confident look.
2. Cufflinks: Small Statement, Big Impact
Cufflinks are more than just functional fasteners, they’re one of the few pieces of jewelry acceptable in formalwear, and they speak volumes about your attention to detail. From minimalist silver studs to more artistic or monogrammed designs, cufflinks subtly add sophistication to any French cuff shirt.
Best For: Weddings, black-tie events, or corporate presentations where you want to look polished.
3. Dress Watches: Timeless Style
A dress watch is more than just a timepiece, it’s a signal of taste. Stick with a slim profile, classic dial, and leather strap to keep things refined and professional. Black or brown leather works beautifully for business and formal occasions, while metallic bracelets lend a modern edge.
Style Tip: Choose a watch with a black strap for black suits, and brown for navy or gray options.
4. Lapel Pins: The Gentleman’s Badge
A lapel pin or boutonnière brings a touch of flair without overpowering your look. Ideal for weddings, formal dinners, and personal celebrations, lapel pins express personality. You can choose a metallic pin for a bold accent or a floral one for a romantic nod.
Where to Wear: Events that allow for creativity, think receptions, galas, or artsy cocktail hours.
5. Tie Bars & Clips: Sharp and Structured
A tie bar (or tie clip) does more than hold your tie in place, it brings a crisp, structured finish to your shirt-and-tie combo. Positioned between the third and fourth shirt buttons, the tie bar prevents your tie from flapping and keeps your look locked in.
Go for clean designs in silver or brushed metal for maximum versatility.
Pro Tip: The tie bar should never be wider than your tie.
6. Belts and Shoes: The Foundation of Finish
No look is complete without the right belt and shoes. These accessories ground your outfit and can either pull it together or throw it off. Leather is the standard for formalwear, keep colors consistent between belt and shoes. For example, pair black shoes with a black belt, brown with brown.
Essential Tip: Always match the finish, matte with matte, shine with shine.
7. Socks: A Pop of Personality
Often overlooked, socks are a subtle place to showcase color, pattern, or playfulness. While black and navy are standard, patterned or brightly colored socks can bring a unique twist to an otherwise neutral outfit.
When to Stand Out: Go bold with socks at parties, casual weddings, or creative events, just keep the rest of your look balanced.
Final Thoughts: Curating Your Signature Look
A stylish man doesn’t need to wear everything at once. The secret is knowing when and how to use the right suit accessories. It’s about balance—combining form and function, flair and tradition.
Start with the basics (pocket square, cufflinks, watch), then layer in personality (lapel pin, socks, tie bar). Whether your vibe is sleek and modern or timeless and formal, these accessories help you present your most polished self.
Get the Look: Discover KEP’s Modern Styles
Klein Epstein Parker is redefining modern menswear with contemporary fits, fabric choices, and detail-rich suits designed to reflect you. Explore our looks online or visit one of our showrooms in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York to see how the right suit and accessories can elevate your entire wardrobe.
Ready to redefine your look?
Visit kleinepsteinparker.com and explore our collection of sharp, modern suits and handpicked accessories. Schedule an appointment at a showroom near you and let our stylists help you build your perfect event outfit.
Don’t just wear a suit. Complete it. Let KEP guide your next stylish move.