accoutrement

noun

Meaning

An additional item of dress or equipment that is carried or worn for a particular purpose.

Examples

  • The hiker packed his backpack with every necessary accoutrement for a week in the wilderness.
  • She arrived at the gala with all the usual accoutrements of high fashion, including a silk scarf and vintage jewelry.

Synonyms: gear, accessory, equipment, paraphernalia, appurtenance