The Fashion Behind Men's Dog Tags

It was first considered to differentiate a man from a soldier, but now it is worn not just for trying to look tough, but also to look stylish as well. Jewelry have evolved its purpose from being a soldier's accessory to one of the trendiest fashion accessories among men. By the turn of the twenty first century, men's dog tags have become an accessory to show a man's masculinity. From carved wood to steel, there is an array of accessory that suits to the taste of the one wearing it.

In fact African Americans started the trend during the 90's. With the rise of music genres like Rap and Ballad, and Hip Hop, African American musicians started the trend of wearing accessories called the Bling. They were made of huge necklaces consisted of pure gold or silver. It was an exclusive accessory for African American musicians. This in turn sparked the search for an accessory similar to the Bling for their white counterparts. The military dog tags which was worn by soldiers for identification purposes was remodelled by metropolitan fashion experts as the perfect and minimal version of the Bling. More so, men's dog tags became a prominent men's accessory and can be worn with a plain colored shirt, where male models wearing it became appealing to women. The transformation became a fad for men who were athletic, and those living in urban cities like New York, Tokyo, and the like.

The simplicity of men's dog tag jewelry made it an everyday accessory. Moreover because it was originally a soldier's accessory, anyone wearing it produces a tough and rugged image as well. The masculine appeal becomes more obvious. And some even say that a plus size man looks sexy if he is wearing this type of jewelry.

The twist that fashion gurus have created to men's jewelry is so innovative that it was not just men in their 20's but also high school teenage boys wear them. This accessory also prompts a guy to go to the gym and shape up his body. The redefinition of men's tag as an accessory that not only makes the one wearing it look good, but at the same time creates a mind set for guys to have a sense of style, and accept that they are into fashion.

A man will no longer be afraid to show some fashion style every once in a while because with men's tags, this accessory will erase any perception of a man going soft. Instead this will enhance a man's image. It will make him look more manly and tough, with a touch of fashion added to it.