Yes, menswear might be taking a three-point turn towards ‘stealth wealth’: the Succession-adjacent moment in which we all go subtle and luxe. But autumn accessories for men are still very much wavy.
Which is a good thing! When the stuff we wear skews simple, the bags, shades, scarves and everything else can upgrade the entire look. It’s basic menswear science, sure, but it’s scientific fact: details can make the man.
From baseball caps to leather bags, we’ve handpicked some of the best autumn accessories to soup up your wardrobe (no matter how quiet luxury it is).
1 | Hats
No autumn fit is complete without a very good hat. While you might be tempted to go for a beanie or something on the woolier side, but chances are you’ll be taking that thing off five minutes after you leave the house. They’re unnecessarily warm, especially for autumn, so go for a baseball cap instead.
These are easy to pair with sweatshirts, raincoats, and denim jeans, and will give you that stealth wealth aesthetic (yes, because people still want it).
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2 | Sunglasses
Yeah, sunglasses seems like one of the stranger accessories for men as it gets colder. But Autumn sits right between summer and winter, so you’ll still be getting a fair bit of sun especially during the early afternoons. As for what type you should go for, you can’t go wrong with some classic Wayfarers. They’re understated but statement-y at the same time, and they’re injected with just the right amount of retro.
Aviators are also a good shout. Rock them with a shirt, a gilet, or go full Top Gun mode and pop on a bomber jacket and get some pearly whites.
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3 | Scarves
While it won’t be freezing cold, a scarf is one of those an essential autumn accessories for men that everyone should have in their wardrobe this season. They’re a very easy way to add some layers to your fit, and they come in all sorts of different colourways and styles too.
We wouldn’t recommend going for something that’s woven or chunky. Instead, opt for lighter materials like cotton, linen, and wool. If you’re feeling extra boujee though, cashmere and silk pieces should be on your radar as well. However, the price tags might leave you shooketh.
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4 | Gloves
Gloves aren’t immune to gorpcore. Recently, outdoorsy-adjacent have gone functional on the gloves. Or you can go full workwear. Or full son of an Italian magnate in leather. Up to you!
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5 | Jewellery
From necklaces and bracelets, all the way to rings, this season is the best time to get all blinged up. Before you decide to do so though, make sure you look into what materials they’re made from. Some metals like brass and steel can tarnish over time, but silver, gold, and platinum don’t.
One piece of jewellery that everyone seems to always overlooks is the watch. Minimal designs will go better with streetwear looks, while rugged ones fit the workwear vibe.
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6 | Bags
Of course, no fall fit is finished without a bag (or two). Unlike in summer where everyone is staggering around in bum bags, autumn is all about big rugged backpacks and leather crossbody styles. Even if you don’t have anything to carry, walking around in autumn without some sort of carrying accessory just seems kinda, well, weird.
While we’re on this topic, it might be time to invest in a new wallet as well. Classic leather or suede ones are both good shouts, but these days there are wallets that literally just hold cards (because who uses cash anymore?), and some with in-built trackers for those who are a little more forgetful, which can happen to even the best of us.
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