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Think patterns aren't manly? Well, think of it this way -- making it manly is up to you, and you might as well give it a shot as patterns of all kinds (and we're not just talking your run of the mill plaids) are big for summer, in everything from shoes to shirts to shorts to bags. We like these Old Navy flip flops for $5, for example, because what's more masculine, really, than a skull . . . er, …

What: J. Crew’s handcrafted vintage leather belt, $155. Why it’s worth the splurge: Leather belts are fairly standard and their buckles ... well, they can be pretty boring themselves. We were yawning until we caught wind of J. Crew’s brown leather belt. The inch and a half wide belt stands out with an octagon-shaped buckle. They are individually crafted with an old school leatherwork machine while the hardware is made out of solid brass and polished off to affix a …

What: Depart from the norm with a black double braided lanyard necklace from Oak, $138. Why it’s worth the splurge: A New York Times critic described Oak’s casual wear as “recklessly edgy.” If there’s one piece that simply represents Oak’s eccentric nature, it’s this thick lanyard necklace. The innovative, sporty necklace is made out of nylon hiking rope and gunmetal hardware with blue stitching. It adds an unconventional vibe to the standard jeans and t-shirt that will turn heads, in …

We’ve got the standard smooth leather belt, a patterned option and even an octagon shaped buckle – now add the braided belt to the collection for texture. Whether it’s thick or thin, it’s a bit preppy but not dressy. The only thing we say nay to are two-colored braided belts. Check out the solid colored finds … American Living brown braided leather belt on sale for $17.99 (originally $30) from JCPenney. Roundtree & Yorke brown leather braided belt with brass buckle …