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Accessories: The Perfect Way to Accessorize Your Outfit

Accessories are a great way to add personality to an outfit and show off your unique style. There are a few key accessories that are essential for completing any look and can help you dress up or dress down any outfit.

What are Lapel Pins:

The lapel pins are one of those accessories that don't serve a practical function. Lapel pins sit on the lapel of your suit jacket, and they serve a purely aesthetic function. In other words: they're going to make you look super handsome. A lapel pin is a piece to add on the suits or blazer lapel, to decorate in a variety of ways, and can be worn in a variety of styles and colors. They are often an important part of the wardrobe.

There are many different types of Pins available on the market today. Each type has its own unique set of features and benefits.

Can anyone wear a Lapel Pin?

Nowadays this is entirely up to you. Whereas some events mandate a lapel pin or boutonniere, either from tradition or a dress code, there are almost no events where you can't wear a lapel pin. Pay attention to the type of event, however, before choosing which pin, you'll wear.

Where should a Lapel Pin be worn?

Lapel pins are synonymous with class and formality. They have a reputation for possessing old world appeal, but as vintage fashions routinely come back into the modern sphere, they are undergoing widespread revival. Today, lapel pins come in all sorts of artistic, elegant, and modern styles, so if you want an accessory that will enhance your level of detail, a smart lapel pin is a superb way to go. The first thing you must consider though, before you decide to march proudly out the door, is where your lapel pin should be worn. 

As many men opt to wear lapel pins to add an extra formal punch to their ubiquitous suit arrangements, it's important to know the ins and outs of wearing lapel pins correctly. Where should lapel pins be worn? 

 

If you've ever bought a suit before, you'll notice they come with a buttonhole on the left lapel. This buttonhole is where you place your lapel pin. Simply glide the stick pin through the slit and leave the flower or emblem sitting at the top. Once the pin has been guided through the buttonhole, simple secure it in place by putting on the metal cap at the bottom of the pin. Easy, right?

 

If for whatever reason you don't have a buttonhole to guide you, the best way to remember the correct side of your chest is to simply follow your heart, in the most literal sense possible. Your lapel pin should sit on the left side of your chest where your heart is. 

 

Types of lapel pins

Choosing the correct type of lapel pin for your suit will be integral to ensuring you do the most justice to your style. Some lapel pins are more formal than others so it's important to know what styles of lapel pins suit certain occasions.

 

Boutonniere

A genuinely elegant style of lapel pin, boutonnieres are living flowers that are perfectly suited to weddings. You'll commonly spot the groom and/or his groomsmen wearing boutonnieres at a wedding to signify romantic elegance. This type of lapel pin is suited for the bridal party but not weddings guests as it encapsulates a sense of extravagance. 

 

Flower Lapel

Flower lapels are the most common pins you'll spot at social engagements. They are unique and flamboyant and diverse enough to tailor to your personal tastes. These fabric flowers commonly come in cotton, satin, silk, velvet, and linen materials. Satin or silk lapel flowers are a sumptuous choice for formal events such as weddings and balls, whereas cottons are a great option if you're heading to the races or want to spruce up your evening rotation. 

 

Metal Lapel Pin

Metal lapel pins are exactly as described. They entail emblems made from metal materials that are attached to long stick pins. These lapel pins are ideal for making subtly elegant statements because they're not as large as their floral counterparts. For this reason, they're superb for wearing to casual outings as well as esteemed engagements. Because of their unique emblem range, metal lapel pins are ideal for bringing out your inner quirkiness. They come in animal, sports and travel themed motifs which will appeal to your charismatic’s tastes. 

 

Button Pin

Button pins, or badges, are a more subtle variety of the metal lapel pin. Instead of being attached to a long stick pin, they involve a small pin that protrudes from the back of the emblem. They're quirky, small, and compact. 

How to put on a lapel pin

Putting on a lapel pin should be a straightforward endeavor. Lapel pins are most attached to a stick pin that slides through the buttonhole of your lapel. Simply remove the cap at the bottom of the stick pin, then gently slide the bottom of the pin through the buttonhole. Leave the flower or emblem sitting at the top of the buttonhole where it will be visible. Once the lapel pin is in place, simply return the cap to the bottom of the lapel pin so it sits securely. 

 

It is your choice as to whether you would like your stick pin to be visible or invisible. 

How to wear a lapel pin?
More traditional tastes would steer you towards keeping the pin invisible at the back of the lapel. However, if you want to make an edgier, more youthful statement, it's perfectly acceptable to secure your stick pin at the front of your lapel. There are no distinct rules about wearing your lapel pin, so it really comes down to personal preference. Are you a traditionalist or a rebel?  

 

With this knowledge under belt, you'll be in good stead to wear your lapel pins with pride. If you're a newcomer to wearing lapel pins, you'll be able to wear your first one with a bit of confidence. Now you know where a lapel pin should be worn.

 

Accessorizing your outfit with the right accessories is a great way to show off your style and make a statement. With so many options available, it's easy to find something that matches your taste. So don't be afraid to experiment with different types of accessories – you might be surprised at how great they look! At Sirri Clothing, we have a wide selection of men's accessories that will help you complete your look with ease. So be sure to check out our collection today!