Scarves

Most guys don’t want to look fussy or like they’ve spent too much time thinking about their outfit. Scarves are the opposite of that feeling--they blow in the wind and you’re forever trying to arrange so it doesn’t flop wildly. But they can serve the practical function of warmth and an aesthetic function--a nice scarf with a blazer can dress up an otherwise dull outfit if you’re not in the mood for a tie. Here are some muted examples from Instagrammer @stylejournaldaily:

I like to tie it like a regular necktie, minus the last “through the loop” step for a contained and simple look. Check out the video here.