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Rani Drama · 3 January 2011, 01:53 PM

I'm trying to make up a list of what the essential items a fashionable well to do modern man would own. I need some suggestions to complete my list. These are items that in my mind are timeless and really should only be purchased once and last for a long time. Definitely a quality over quantity factor here.

1. A high end time piece.

2. A nice wallet.

3. A proper trench coat.

4. The perfect dress belt.

that's all i got so far any other suggestions?? What do you deem is an essential item that every man should own?

GradyPhilpott · 3 January 2011, 01:57 PM

Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, wireless communication.

Kanger · 3 January 2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Food, clothing, shelter, wireless communication.

cufflinks for the professionals.

mjm800 · 3 January 2011, 01:59 PM

I have no use for a trench coat in fact I have not even worn a coat in over ten years. Everything else on the list is good.

GradyPhilpott · 3 January 2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kanger

cufflinks for the professionals.

And suspenders.

figbo · 3 January 2011, 02:50 PM

A woman and beer.

expensivetaste · 3 January 2011, 02:51 PM

A smile of course!

gmh1013 · 3 January 2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rani Drama

I'm trying to make up a list of what the essential items a fashionable well to do modern man would own. I need some suggestions to complete my list. These are items that in my mind are timeless and really should only be purchased once and last for a long time. Definitely a quality over quantity factor here.

1. A high end time piece.

2. A nice wallet.

3. A proper trench coat.

4. The perfect dress belt.

that's all i got so far any other suggestions?? What do you deem is an essential item that every man should own?

Out here in the desert ...no need for a trench coat!
Im retired so I dont wear dress pants anymore....I wear shorts 355 days a year.

My wallet is whatever my wife buys me when she thinks the one i have looks bad.....I really dont care that much anymore.....who will see it anyway?
In the house I wear a Casio digital mostly and leave the Rolex and Omega's on a winder ....Im always hitting it against door knobs etc so why risk dinging my GMT.
I guess if you are a young guy that stuff may be important....trying to attract
the ladies
But when you get over 50 health in my biggest concern!

smartson · 3 January 2011, 05:35 PM

Hey, you look pretty cool already. I don't think you need anything else to add to your coolness. Leave that to other Canadians. Just find yourself a great business card and a nice lady.

Widows Son · 3 January 2011, 06:02 PM

Great list. I agree on the trench coat.Nothing looks worse than someone wearing a suit with the suit coat jacket sticking out from under a short winter coat. A couple of nice fedoras and dress shoes are also a must.

onkyo · 3 January 2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by figbo

A woman and beer.

Lamone · 3 January 2011, 06:27 PM

A nice pen and nice dress shoes.

nads070 · 3 January 2011, 07:22 PM

Knife

Ebruner · 4 January 2011, 12:25 AM

A holster and something to put in it.

-Eddie

GoldToothCop · 4 January 2011, 12:30 AM

Some decent shoes - i have 2 pairs of Gucci loafers and they last forever and are soooooo comfortable....

gmh1013 · 4 January 2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

A holster and something to put in it.

-Eddie

+1

BarkMaster · 4 January 2011, 12:50 AM

It sounds like you mean for work, so here's mine in level of percieved priority:

Blackberry
Tailored shirt
Tailored slacks/blazer or suit
Polished and leather soled dress shoes
Properly sized leather belt to match the shoes
Slim, front pocket wallet in matching leather
Fine watch
Fine pen
If needed, an appropriately colored trench coat, along with leather gloves to match, scarf and fedora.
Leather man-purse, whether it be a briefcase, portfolio, computer case, etc. (to keep the junk out of the jacket pockets)
Cufflinks to match the other metals, if needed
My other "man" jewelry. lol

I listed the tailored clothing because you can have the nicest accessories in the world and still look like a slouch with ill-fitting clothes.

Geez - no wonder I had to add the upper racks in the closet.

Thomas · 4 January 2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Out here in the desert ...no need for a trench coat!
Im retired so I dont wear dress pants anymore....I wear shorts 355 days a year.

My wallet is whatever my wife buys me when she thinks the one i have looks bad.....I really dont care that much anymore.....who will see it anyway?
In the house I wear a Casio digital mostly and leave the Rolex and Omega's on a winder ....Im always hitting it against door knobs etc so why risk dinging my GMT.
I guess if you are a young guy that stuff may be important....trying to attract
the ladies
But when you get over 50 health in my biggest concern!

What do you wear the other 10 days of the year?

Thomas · 4 January 2011, 01:10 AM

A nice ink pen.

KirkWilfred · 4 January 2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, wireless communication.

Nailed it!

Chrisxx · 4 January 2011, 01:31 AM

+1 for well made (hand made) shoes, Barkers, Church's, or something more exotic, these will last a huge amout of time, making them competive value.... but only is assisted by the next essential man accessory:

- Good quality Cedar shoe trees (a bit boring but essential!)

ducatidoc · 4 January 2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

A woman and beer.

I don't drink beer. How's about two women instead ?

Johny · 4 January 2011, 02:13 AM

motor cycle

spuds · 4 January 2011, 02:13 AM

A man should own a good watch.

'nuff said IMO.

figbo · 4 January 2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

A man should own a good watch.

'nuff said IMO.

When are you gonna have yours?

spuds · 4 January 2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

When are you gonna have yours?

Chipmunk · 4 January 2011, 02:38 AM

That's a no brainer......A Rolex!

gmh1013 · 4 January 2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

What do you wear the other 10 days of the year?

blue jeans...

mtrunner · 4 January 2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldToothCop

Some decent shoes - i have 2 pairs of Gucci loafers and they last forever and are soooooo comfortable....

You are definitely right. Quality shoes are key. There is nothing worse than a cheap pair of shoes. Shoes complete every outfit.

jamesbondOO7 · 4 January 2011, 03:18 AM

Shoes and ties

Hereunder, some (about 70%) of my shoes

I have about a hundred Hermes ties, but now in storage somewhere (where?) as I do not wear ties anymore.

3 January 2011, 01:53 PM	#1
Rani Drama "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Sub Posts: 427	What are the essential accessory items for the modern man? I'm trying to make up a list of what the essential items a fashionable well to do modern man would own. I need some suggestions to complete my list. These are items that in my mind are timeless and really should only be purchased once and last for a long time. Definitely a quality over quantity factor here. 1. A high end time piece. 2. A nice wallet. 3. A proper trench coat. 4. The perfect dress belt. that's all i got so far any other suggestions?? What do you deem is an essential item that every man should own? __________________

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smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	Hey, you look pretty cool already. I don't think you need anything else to add to your coolness. Leave that to other Canadians. Just find yourself a great business card and a nice lady. __________________ 116610LV Tudor 79190 Seiko MM300 Seiko SDGM001

3 January 2011, 06:02 PM	#10
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Great list. I agree on the trench coat.Nothing looks worse than someone wearing a suit with the suit coat jacket sticking out from under a short winter coat. A couple of nice fedoras and dress shoes are also a must.

3 January 2011, 06:27 PM	#12
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	A nice pen and nice dress shoes.

3 January 2011, 07:22 PM	#13
nads070 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal Watch: 16622 YM Posts: 374	Knife __________________ O.G. TRF member #415

4 January 2011, 12:25 AM	#14
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	A holster and something to put in it. -Eddie __________________

4 January 2011, 12:30 AM	#15
GoldToothCop "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Posts: 49	what a man needs Some decent shoes - i have 2 pairs of Gucci loafers and they last forever and are soooooo comfortable....

4 January 2011, 12:50 AM	#17
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	It sounds like you mean for work, so here's mine in level of percieved priority: Blackberry Tailored shirt Tailored slacks/blazer or suit Polished and leather soled dress shoes Properly sized leather belt to match the shoes Slim, front pocket wallet in matching leather Fine watch Fine pen If needed, an appropriately colored trench coat, along with leather gloves to match, scarf and fedora. Leather man-purse, whether it be a briefcase, portfolio, computer case, etc. (to keep the junk out of the jacket pockets) Cufflinks to match the other metals, if needed My other "man" jewelry. lol I listed the tailored clothing because you can have the nicest accessories in the world and still look like a slouch with ill-fitting clothes. Geez - no wonder I had to add the upper racks in the closet. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

4 January 2011, 01:10 AM	#19
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	A nice ink pen.

4 January 2011, 01:31 AM	#21
Chrisxx Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Plymouth, Uk Posts: 125	+1 for well made (hand made) shoes, Barkers, Church's, or something more exotic, these will last a huge amout of time, making them competive value.... but only is assisted by the next essential man accessory: - Good quality Cedar shoe trees (a bit boring but essential!)

4 January 2011, 02:13 AM	#23
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,522	motor cycle __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

4 January 2011, 02:13 AM	#24
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	A man should own a good watch. 'nuff said IMO. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

4 January 2011, 02:38 AM	#27
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	That's a no brainer......A Rolex! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

4 January 2011, 03:18 AM	#30
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,090	Shoes and ties Hereunder, some (about 70%) of my shoes I have about a hundred Hermes ties, but now in storage somewhere (where?) as I do not wear ties anymore. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

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