accouterment

[ uh-koo-ter-muh nt, -truh- ]

/ əˈku tər mənt, -trə- /

personal clothing, accessories, etc.

the equipment, excluding weapons and clothing, of a soldier.

Also especially British, ac·cou·tre·ment.

Origin of accouterment

From the Middle French word accou(s)trement, dating back to 1540–50. See accouter, -ment

My vehement dislike for the accoutrement stems back to 1982 when I was asked to wear pink roses in my hair to a family wedding.

Flower Crowns Are Phony and Must Die |Sara Lieberman |September 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
OJST is motivated by a similar aim to spread awareness, although one more focused on the practice of sex and its accoutrement.

‘Oh Joy Sex Toy’: The Internet’s Most Radical Sex-Fueled Comic Strip |Rich Goldstein |May 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
This more intimate look at the first ladies—or at least their accoutrement—opens to the public Nov. 19.

Smithsonian’s First Ladies Collection Offers More Intimate Look at History |Robin Givhan |November 18, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
These changes were judged to be sufficient for my accoutrement.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Vol. XV., No. 85. January, 1875. |Various

The men-at-arms sank to their knees with a rattle and ring of accoutrement.

Under the Witches' Moon |Nathan Gallizier
Cabrera, nervously fingering his accoutrement and signing papers at a folding table, found time to eye him with curiosity.

The Firebrand |S. R. Crockett
The porter, who was naturally a man of some experience, judged my accoutrement to be well chosen.

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) |Robert Louis Stevenson
If I raise a shout they will come here, kill you, and take away your horses and accoutrement.

Chaitanya's Life And Teachings |Krishna das Kaviraja

accoutrement

/ (əˈkuːtrəmənt, əˈkuːtə-) /

equipment worn by soldiers in addition to their clothing and weapons

(usually plural) clothing, equipment, etc; trappings the correct accoutrements for any form of sport