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15 Menswear Accessories You Won’t Want to Share

By Alison Syrett Cleary (Text) and Sam Broekema (Market) Updated Aug 29, 2016 @ 6:45 pm
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While menswear for women is a consistently winning mix, menswear on women has a far less reliable track record. Consider the last time you quite literally “borrowed from the boys:” Did that boxy sports coat magically fit like an oversized blazer? Could you really belt a giant oxford like a tunic dress? Did you make any sense of an inseam that ran 6 inches too long?

If you’re still vehemently shaking your head no, no, and oh heck no, we’ve got a less hazardous way to shop the guy’s section (or, you know, the closet of a particularly stylish male friend): stick to accessories. Free of fit issues but brimming with effortless tomboy edge, any adornment originally meant for a dude delivers the laid-back attitude you crave without any potential fashion disasters. Here, InStyle’s accessories director Sam Broekema (who’s all too familiar with fashion girls raiding his wardrobe) shares 15 perfect add-ons from his side of the store worth picking up for yourself. 

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Filson Bag

Filson Bag
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$297
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brooksbrothers.com

Give your tote bag game a utilitarian upgrade with a cargo pocket style in color-blocked khaki.

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Paul Stuart

Paul Stuart
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$435
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paulstuart.com

Rakishly peeking beneath a tuxedo blazer, wrapped into an elegant turban, tied on your bag handle—there’s no end of uses for this long, vibrantly printed scarf.

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Gucci Belt

Gucci Belt
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$395
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bergdorfgoodman.com

Nothing like the canvas belt your little brother used to wear with OshKosh B’gosh.

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LONGCHAMP briefcase

LONGCHAMP briefcase
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$410
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longchamp.com

Thanks to its resume-friendly shape and clean lines, an ideal bag to carry on interviews.

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UNIFORM WARES Watch

UNIFORM WARES Watch
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$500
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uniformwares.com

One striped T-shirt and trench away from French girl perfection.

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Thom Browne Backpack

Thom Browne Backpack
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$1,490
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barneys.com

A geometric design and sporty color scheme give the high school knapsack a commute-ready upgrade.

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Our Legacy Scarf

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$246
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eastdane.com

With a tweedy overcoat and wide leg trousers, instant Annie Hall vibes. 

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TÄRNSJÖ-GARVERI portfolio case

TÄRNSJÖ-GARVERI portfolio case
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$750
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matchesfashion.com

The ultimate desk-to-drinks essential: a structured document pouch that doubles as a clutch.

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Uniqlo Hat

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$20
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To keep a boyish brimmed hat from feeling too conspicuous, mix with pieces that share a similar aesthetic, like vintage jeans and camel overcoat.

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Braun Watch

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$800
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mrporter.com

Versatile enough to go with everything, but especially chic peeking beneath the cuff of a shrunken cable knit sweater.

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Tom Ford Belt

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$390
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mrporter.com

For a striking, high-contrast effect, layer with a few delicate gold bangles.

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RAF SIMONS Scarf

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$330
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matchesfashion.com

A brilliant way to fake fall layering before sweater weather hits.

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Paul Smith Pocket Square

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$75
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eastdane.com

Just long enough to diagonally twist and wear like a choker.

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Gap Belt

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$40
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gap.com

Don’t be afraid of extra length! Purposefully tucked just so to the side, a dangling leather strap is go-to detail for street style stars. 

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FELISI Bag

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$675
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barneys.com

Equestrian-inspired details instantly up the sophistication factor of a roomy top-handle handbag.

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