What: Black pretied bow tie

Where: Dunn's Tailors (480 Granville Street)

Price Tag: $39

Why: Menswear for ladies is nothing new. In fact, every few years it comes back into fashion with a bang. This fall, it's more about bits and pieces of menswear incorporated into a very feminine look. Shirtdresses with leggings, a blazer over a secretary blouse, and high-waisted trousers worn with granny boots are all a nice change from the head-to-toe velvet tux so popular a few years ago. Bow ties are so distinctive that they create the look with one piece. Go classic by pairing one with a button-up shirt or, for a more distinctive approach, leave it loose, like a scarf, over a snug white T. Suiting up for fall is a September tradition worth getting excited about. This 100-percent-silk tie from Dunn's comes in silver and wine, too.