Okay, so, the other day I was thinking… can a man wear his deceased grandmother’s locket? It sounds like a simple question, right? But it got me thinking, and of course, I had to do something about it.
The Idea: Basically, my grandma passed away a few months ago, and she had this really beautiful locket. Not super flashy, but you know, classic. And I was going through some of her things, and it just hit me. It felt…right. Like I should wear it. But then the whole “is it weird for a dude to wear a locket?” question popped into my head.
First, The Research (Kind Of): I didn’t exactly hit the books. I did some Googling, and of course, the internet is a mixed bag. Some people were like “Totally! Jewelry is for everyone!” Others were giving the side-eye emoji vibes. Not super helpful, TBH. So, I decided to go with my gut.
The Locket Inspection: So, the locket itself. It’s silver, with a little floral design. Inside, there were these tiny pictures of her and my grandpa when they were younger. Pretty cool. I had to figure out how to actually wear the thing without looking like I was trying too hard.
The Chain Situation: The original chain was super delicate, thin. Definitely not a “manly” look (whatever that even means). So I went to this local jewelry shop. I asked the guy there (he was a cool dude, not judgy at all) for a thicker, more, you know, substantial chain. I ended up getting a simple stainless steel chain, darker and bit longer. That felt right.
Experimenting with Outfits: This is where the fun began. I tried wearing the locket a bunch of different ways.
- Tucked Under a Shirt: Nope. Felt weird, like I was hiding something.
- Over a T-Shirt: Too casual. Looked kinda dorky.
- With a Button-Down (Open Collar): This was better. Showed it off a bit, but wasn’t too in-your-face.
- Under a Sweater: Perfect. Just a hint of the locket peeking out. Subtle, personal.
The Big Reveal (aka Going Out in Public): So, I wore it out. Just to the grocery store, nothing crazy. And you know what? No one cared. At all. The cashier didn’t blink an eye. Some old lady smiled, but she smiles at everyone. It was totally fine.
The Verdict: Here’s the thing: it’s my locket. It’s my grandma’s locket. And it means something to me. Who cares what anyone else thinks? I feel good wearing it. It’s a reminder of her, and it makes me happy. So, yeah, a man can wear his deceased grandmother’s locket. If he wants to. Just make sure it’s done in a way that feels authentic to you.
Final Thoughts: Honestly, I think the key is confidence. If you wear something like you own it, people are less likely to question it. And if they do? Who cares? It’s your style, your story. Rock it.
