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and ready to go, right? Well, almost. There are a few finishing touches we need to mention before we let you out the door - accessories. Accessories for men do exist, believe it or not - spicing up one's outfit or tying it all together with a unique element is a privilege that is no longer reserved just for women. Here are some basic tips to guide you through the accessory labyrinth:

(1) No more digital watches! Please! An ugly plastic watch will always look cheap and can become an eyesore regardless of how impeccably you are dressed otherwise.

(2) No more multiple shiny chains (necklaces, bracelets, etc.) - it is tacky. If you enjoy wearing jewelry, that is perfectly fine, but look for subdued and tasteful (example 1, example 2). There are tons of places that cary men's bracelets and necklaces, including leather cuffs that can look killer sexy with a simple white shirt and jeans as can a silver cuff (think Clint Eastwood in "Bridges of Madison County" - I loved that silver bracelet he wore, it fit in very well with the rest of his look and was very masculine).

(3) If your briefcase is really dated, scuffed and battered (some styles aren't even made anymore - and haven't been in the last five-ten years), replace it either with another briefcase or with something different altogether. Check out Levenger.com for some really high-quality non-traditional work, out-and-about and one-night travel bags.

(4) To make your outfit more trendy, classy or dressed-up wear a dressier belt than you think is necessary. Do not wear dress belts with jeans - there is such a thing as nice casual belts. For clues on good-looking casual belts, watch guys playing golf.

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