Let’s start from the top and work our way to the bottom. One of the things that might come in handy to many men in the chilly fall months is a hat. Hats come in all shapes and sizes and it really comes down to your personal taste and style what type you are going to use.

The reason why we feel a hat is a great accessory is because, even if you are a man who does not regularly wear a hat, you can make use of one when it begins to drizzle. These days, we often find ourselves in either crowded spaces where umbrellas are unpractical or in types of weather that are quite hard to define. In a way, sometimes, if it only drops a little, you might feel the need to cover your head, and in such cases, an umbrella might be too much.

 

 

Sweater Vests

 

 

Autumn is a season when the temperature differences between morning, noon and evening can be so different, that it is hard to know how to dress. The key to creating transitioning outfits is to make use of layers, which you can add on or take off, depending on your need. Sometimes in the fall, it can be really warm in the sun, but really cold once you step in a shadow area, so relying on a tank top as a “layer” might not always be a good idea, as you can’t take it off and put it on easily.

This is why we encourage you to invest in a good sweater vest. A sweater vest is one of our favorite items. It is practical, as it doesn’t make your arms too warm and therefore you can wear it easily with a jacket, it is stylish, as it reveals more of your shirt than a sweater would, and, a sweater vest made from natural fabrics will keep you just as warm as you need – not too warm and never too cold.

 

 

Scarves

 

 

 

Scarves are accessories that you should not sport only during the winter. Because of the varying temperatures and weather conditions fall brings, it is very useful to always have a light, autumn scarf handy.

At times, because of the contrasting temperatures, you might get sweaty on your neck and exposing that sweat to wind or low temps, might not be the most comfortable thing in the world.

This is why a scarf is very useful. Not to mention that scarves make most men look great too, as they add volume in their upper half, which is where you want your volume to be.

Search for a scarf made from natural fabrics, but don’t go for wool or something that is too warm, as it will make you too hot – literally, not figuratively, and that is not good either.

Always remember to wear a scarf that is proportionate to your body size: bigger men should wear longer and bulkier scarves, while smaller men should wear smaller, thinner scarves. This proportion rule applies to all accessories.

 

 

Gloves

 

 

 

Just like in the case of scarves, gloves can be put on when needed and the rule you must follow is to make sure that they are not too heavy and too warm.

Search for light, leather gloves and you are all set. Remember, you might want to buy a neutral pair of gloves, in order to wear them with any color of clothes. In fashion, neutral colors are gray, white, black, khaki, tan, ivory, beige, dark blue, brown, etc. You can wear these colors with each other and with any other color.

 

 

Overshoes

 

 

Last, but not least, we strongly recommend investing in a pair of overshoes this fall. Overshoes, modern galoshes if you will, will protect your shoes from moisture should you be caught in the rain or from dirt, should you find yourself on a road on which there is work being done, for example; – even more so if it rains on such a road.

Overshoes will protect your shoes and therefore you will be able to enjoy them for a longer time, not to mention that they will look better for a lot of years.

While you might not use your overshoes so much in the autumn, we are sure you will make good use of them in the winter, when your shoes need all the protection they can get from the snow and dirt that appears during the cold season.

 

These are our recommendations when it comes to fall essentials. Owning and using these items will ensure you that you will have a better autumn experience and that you will be sartorially ready for whatever fall throws at you. A hat, a sweater vest, a scarf, gloves and overshoes are items any modern man must own this fall!

 

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

 

Further reading:

Dressing for the fall: Men’s edition

The guide to men’s hats

How to wear different types of scarves

Respect for the season: A look at men’s fall-winter accessories

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