If you’re in more of a playful mood then why not break out a floral print, a pair of camo chinos or brightly coloured footwear? It may not be what you would usually wear but those times when you push yourself tends to be when you reap the most rewards (or, at the very least, learn something about yourself).

Womenswear

Finally, don’t be afraid to have a look around the women’s section of a store that you like. I’ve managed to find some of my favourite accessories in the women’s section that I never would have considered before.

For example, some of my favourite statement scarves have been found this way and I often find myself buying cheap pieces, such as t-shirts/vest tops, to turn into makeshift pocket squares if they feature a pattern or colour that I like.

It’s a completely wasted resource that goes unnoticed by the majority of men due to embarrassment or something weird like that. Suck it up and shop the women’s section, you girls!

As an example, we have quickly picked out some women’s accessories available online that could easily transcend between the genders. Panama hats, printed scarves and certain styles of bags are suitable for both men and women and most wouldn’t be able to spot any form of difference:

• Printed Trim Panama Hat In Black
• Asos Straw Pork Pie Hat
• He By Mango Camo-print Studded Foulard
• Allsaints Snake Scarf
• Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Logo Scarf
• Asos Leather Backpack With Tab Detail
• Fred Perry Foldover Tote Bag
• Bao Bao Issey Miyake Bao Bao Lucent Shopper Bag 161482
• Grafea Villa Bianca Medium Leather Rucksack – White/tan

Final Word

So, next time you’re struggling for inspiration or feel that everything you look at isn’t exciting you like it used to, don’t forget that there’s a whole other market out there, which has been doing it bigger and better than us for years.