20 Stylish and Effective Accessories That Offer Sweet Relief for Sound-Sensitive Fashion People


It's been almost two years now since I first noticed a change. First it was a constant slight ringing in both of my ears. Then, louder everyday sounds, like my kids just being loud and silly or a dishes clanking, started to hurt my ears and trigger irritability. After meeting with my primary doctor; an audiologist; and an ear, nose, and throat doctor, it was determined that I was experiencing tinnitus and hyperacusis as a result of my first-ever COVID infection. So began my journey with sound sensitivities and my quest to figure out how to mitigate my symptoms without sacrificing style.
Sound-sensitivity disorders come in many forms. I live with tinnitus, which is essentially the perception of sound that cannot be attributed to an external source. I also have hyperacusis, which means I can be hypersensitive to everyday sounds and have a decreased tolerance for louder sounds in general. Another disorder that someone I know has is misophonia, in which seemingly innocuous sounds like dripping water or a pen tapping can elicit a strong emotional and physiological response.
To make this journey much more tolerable and, dare I say, chic as a fashion person, I did a deep dive into a variety of tech accessories that set out to do just that. This looks like sleek noise-reducing earplugs, cute noise-masking sound machines, and trendy noise-canceling headphones. I also came across standout tech jewelry that makes wearing some of these devices much more fashionable. Keep scrolling to shop 20 stylish and effective accessories that offer sweet, sweet relief from various sound sensitivities.
Noise-Reducing Earplugs
Noise-reducing earplugs come in handy when things start to feel too loud or when certain sounds start to feel like they are too much to handle. The plus? Most of these still allow you to hear and carry on the conversations around you while bringing down the volume of what surrounds you.
Sound Machines
Sound machines are key for drowning out unwelcome sounds. Lawyers, therapists, and other professionals keep them in their offices for confidentiality reasons. Not to mention the fact that parents of little ones call them a staple in keeping their babies asleep through even the wildest of environmental sounds.
Noise-Canceling Headphones and Earbuds
Whether the sounds of the space you're in are becoming too overwhelming or you simply want to steal away for a moment of peace and quiet, noise-canceling headphones or earbuds are the way to go. This isn't the best option for most with tinnitus, though, since it can isolate or further amplify the variety of sounds that comes with it.
Tech Jewelry
Living with sound sensitivities can be hard enough as it is, so why not have a little fun with jewelry pieces that are made to carry your accessories efficiently without sacrificing comfort or style. It can get tedious having to always have to dig out your earplugs or Airpods from your bag or pockets at a moment's notice, so these are a much welcome offering.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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