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Thoughts on wearing a necklace (men)?
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As an older man, comfortable in himself, my father - who was handsome, quite dark complexioned and deeply tanned - wore a gold chain around his neck that my mother had bought him - an anniversary and/or birthday gift - (and one that he had wanted, for he had asked for it) while on holiday in Turkey years ago.
It looked brilliant on him and he treasured it.
He wore it until just before - two days before - he died, when he gave it to my mother, and then, after his death, my mother wore it in his memory. She, in turn, passed it to me, and I now wear it with pride and love.
It looked brilliant on him and he treasured it.
He wore it until just before - two days before - he died, when he gave it to my mother, and then, after his death, my mother wore it in his memory. She, in turn, passed it to me, and I now wear it with pride and love.
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Echo Green spammed a 9 year old thread. I miss some of these folks. For most guys, I’d say no to the necklace.
I think my father would have disdained it as a young man, - when he was a bit more influenced by constructs of what constituted (or was supposed to constitute) masculine or male identity, but, as he aged, he grew a lot more comfortable in himself and in his skin, and a lot less concerned about what others thought.
So, having decided that this was what he wanted, and selected the style he wanted (plain gold, subtle links), I have to say that the chain looked great on him, and he was delighted with it and wore it proudly.
But yes, a thread resurrected by a spammer: Not the first time this has happened, although sometimes interesting threads do come to light that way.
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I have a solid silver chain I wear for occasional nights out. It's a pretty meaty bit of metal all in all, very heavy. I think it looks good on me. If others want to judge.....well, there are other things to worry about 
Only one man could get away with gold around his neck and not look like a fool*;
*fool-pun intended
*fool-pun intended
Male necklaces don’t appeal to me. For a man, it seems like a need to project something about themselves. I don’t get that feeling for women as that seems to be a cultural norm. Hopefully this is not too sexist.
I project that I'm a big old homoMale necklaces don’t appeal to me. For a man, it seems like a need to project something about themselves. I don’t get that feeling for women as that seems to be a cultural norm. Hopefully this is not too sexist.
Nah, seriously. People wear stuff for all sorts of reasons, but I get what you're saying. I know lots of guys with Rolex's for instance. Nice watch and all, but no way would I spend £10k or more on one. A bit of a waste AFAIC.
I agree and I had a Rolex until it was stolen and I miss it but I won't replace itI project that I'm a big old homo
Nah, seriously. People wear stuff for all sorts of reasons, but I get what you're saying. I know lots of guys with Rolex's for instance. Nice watch and all, but no way would I spend £10k or more on one. A bit of a waste AFAIC.
Speaking of Rolexs, I protested when they were $700, circa 1983.I project that I'm a big old homo
Nah, seriously. People wear stuff for all sorts of reasons, but I get what you're saying. I know lots of guys with Rolex's for instance. Nice watch and all, but no way would I spend £10k or more on one. A bit of a waste AFAIC.
I spent my working life wearing a $30 Timex dual time zone, Expedition model, which you can still buy! Why? Because, I viewed it as a utility item, not a piece of jewelry, especially after expensive watches could no longer claim to be more accurate, I had a semi-habit of scratching the face, and/or losing them. Don’t wear a watch now at all.https://www.amazon.com/Timex-Expedi...1529594275&sr=8-9&keywords=timex+casual+watch
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That's actually a nice looking watch for $30Speaking of Rolexs, I protested when they were $700, circa 1983.
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I'm trying to figure out why a necklace would be wrong for a man to wear. Must be an American thing because I'd imagine a simple cross wouldn't need a reason to be worn. In terms of Rolex, yeah, not a fan. Generally would prefer to plonk down the 8-15K on an Omega or IWC, and have several times in the past. I've had maybe eight Rolexes I barely wore and sold later on with decent appreciation. I had some vintage Cartiers I got rid of about a decade ago for decent money versus what was paid for them. There's some Rolexes I'd love to own but I'm not going to spend what would be the cost of a small shack in California.
OTOH, one can never have enough Omegas. To speak of such is a sin.
OTOH, one can never have enough Omegas. To speak of such is a sin.
I have aa few necklaces that I rarely if ever wear. Instead I wear my first set of dog tags I was issued in the army daily with an army values and warrior ethos tag. The Rolex was special because I got it when I graduated RASP when I was in the Army. I wore it daily until it was stolen and I miss it but I won't replace it. Which Omegas do you have? I am looking at a PO
My ex-wife's mother got her a pearl necklace for Christmas one year and I LMAO when she opened it. Apparently I was the only one who got it
I'm European. And female. I don't "get it".
American cultural stuff often passes me by.
What are you trying to say?
Since I don't want to violate any rules here you might want to Google it. Once you have the answer you'll see why it's funny
It is now 2018, and OP can wear whatever necklace they want. Times are great.
It’s childish and sexual with overtones of demeaning.
Thank you.
I had assumed that it was some sort of insult, but had no idea what the insulting term was or why it was deemed an insult in that culture.
However, I will say though, that - in my experience, - this topic would not really be an issue in Europe, or among European men.
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I would say childish but demeaning is a stretch and that's why I referred her to Google
I wouldn't say it is an insult but it is probably childish
Google told me nothing - I assume that I would have to refer to urban dictionary or something of the sort for enlightenment.
But while I still don't get it - that is, the etymology, context or insult - I shall rest content with the knowledge that some sort of childish and perhaps demeaning insult is/was intended.