Reigning Men Cont'd: Arm Swag

Anya Swapp
Feb 24, 2018
2 min read

Previously on Reigning men...It was all about men’s psychology of style and Rhyjell Ellis represented his urban style on the blog telling us all about where he shops, how he styles himself and what influences his vision (see previous post for more details).

Now for this segment I am introducing a little arm swag! Gents it’s time to now boost your arm game (no lifting weights necessary). Please welcome Zachary Davis who knows any and everything about accessorizing!

Zachary's Arm Swag Rules:

#1 Left Hand Rule

Wearing a watch on your left hand is absolutely classic and pairing your wristwatch with bracelets can elevate an otherwise boring look. The watch should be up front to anchor your arm and bracelets should always be positioned behind it. Stick to a maximum of three bracelets to keep it looking clean and not too crowded. Never put bracelets above the watch to avoid looking trendy or unkept.

For this look you can get creative with the mixing of metals!

The Movado is yellow gold and steal, the bracelet is tennis style solid platinum and silver and the John Hardy naga dragon bracelet is set with authentic tiger eye.

#2 Right Hand Rule

Wearing your watch on the right hand is a retro style that has its own charm when done right. When trying this look don't wear any bracelets to avoid the clutter; let your watch be the focus. Paired with a signet ring on the pinky with a solid band behind to add dimension.

However, for this style all metals must be coordinated; don't mix metals here (all gold or all silver ; no mixing metals for this look) the Raymond Weil watch is silver, the bracelet is solid platinum and silver and the plain band ring is solid silver.

Storing & Displaying your Pieces

For storing jewellery don’t be afraid to try something a little bit less conventional. For example this old backgammon board is perfect for storing a display of watches, bracelets and rings. The masculine textures and colors of the board lend itself to being the perfect home for jewellery. Not only is the felt lining of the game trunk ideal for avoiding scratches but the overall vibe is also way more chic than a pre-made box or basic tray.