"Should Guys Wear Earrings?"

Ok, so I'm just slightly offended by the question "Should guys wear earrings?"  What do people mean when they say "should"? Is there a committee somewhere deciding if it's acceptable for guys to wear earrings? And are you asking this mysterious committee if it should be allowed?

Or are you asking the general public if guys "should" wear earrings?

Because if you are asking the general public this question, then you are in for a lot of different opinions.  If there's one thing the general public has, it's many differing opinions.

We can't get away from people expressing their opinions. Everybody has them. Some people don't express them verbally. Other people express them verbally or in forums every day as if everyone else around them wants to hear them.

I have lots of them. And I'm sure you have lots of them too. We all have lots of opinions about stuff.

You want to know something? I don't like when people wear socks with sandals. I think this is a really tacky and stupid look. This is my opinion. But "should" people wear socks with sandals? I don't know and I don't care. Who am I to judge whether this is acceptable or not? I honestly don't care if people wear socks and sandals. I think it looks dumb personally, but I would never express my opinion verbally to anyone on the street who was committing this grievous fashion faux-pas.

Because it really is none of my business if someone does this. Is it hurting anyone? Well, maybe my eyes--but no, all kidding aside, really it's not. So wear socks with sandals every day. I doesn't matter to me. Do whatever you want because it's your life. And your feet.

Now, what do you think about guys wearing earrings? Do you think guys "should" wear earrings, or is this segment of fashion and jewelry reserved for women only? You must have an opinion about this. Most people do. Some people don't care one way or the other. But most people are either for them or against them.

If you think only women "should" wear earrings, then that's your opinion and that's fine as far as I'm concerned.

I happen to not agree with you. My opinion is that guys should be able to wear earrings without discrimination. I think it's a cool look and can look very masculine with the right type and size of earring. It think it is perfectly acceptable for guys to wear an earring in their left ear only if they wish. Or in their right ear only. Or both ears if that's what they want. It is a good look, I think. Earrings are just another fashion accessory that can enhance a guys overall look and style. A nice watch on your wrist or ring on your finger can enhance your look and style too. A tasteful bracelet or necklace can be another great addition to a man's style. (toe rings and ankle bracelets, eh, not so much--but again, this is my opinion)

But for some reason guys who wear earrings get a bad rap. A lot of people think that earrings are feminine and only women should wear them. This is their (misguided to me) opinion. Sure there are some earrings out there that guys shouldn't wear because they weren't meant for guys to wear. There are feminine type earrings with big flowers or fancy designs. Some have big gaudy fashion jewelry stuck on them, These are very feminine as well.  Large dangly earrings "should" not be worn by guys either(again, my opinion). But nice diamond , silver, gold or black studs or small understated thick hoops can look really cool on guys. CBR's (captive bead ring) can look cool on the guy who wants to have a more edgy look.

Many jewelry stores and some department stores carry earrings made especially for men. Check out Walmart men's jewelry as they have some men's earrings on display.

Even more online stores carry earrings especially for men. Amazon has a huge selection as does Urban Male and others.

The key to guys earrings is restraint and understatement. All guys jewelry should be understated anyway (my opinion) and earrings should be just as accepted as a jewelry choice for men as a watch or ring.(and unless you are 6'7" and your name is Brutus, maybe stay away from the pinky ring, ankle bracelet or toe ring)

Now, I wear earrings. And in both of my ears. I know some of you might be shocked by this. I think it enhances my look and shows a bit of a confident style. (because heaven knows I need something to enhance my look).

I have a shaved head as well, and I think the earrings complement my look.  I was never very worried about style when I was younger but now that I'm 50, I just feel that I'm a big boy and I can do what I want, and I don't really care what people think of my choices anymore.

Because I'm sure there are people out there that think that my choice to wear earrings (especially at my age) to be silly and stupid. And probably a little bit ridiculous. They don't think I "should" wear earrings.

And they might be partly right. Maybe it is a little silly and ridiculous but does it really matter in the grand scheme? Wearing earrings is something that I really want to do at this stage of my life and since I'm not hurting anyone, I think I "should" be free to make this choice if I want.

So the next time I see an article on the internet or magazine asking "should guys wear earrings?", my opinion is "yes, they should have the choice." Just like you have the choice to wear socks with sandals if you wish, (though I wouldn't advise it, its a really tacky and stupid look)...Sorry I was just expressing my opinion...