Magic items
Although I am ha-haing about the dress (and no, Mord would not wear it ... although, could the dress' effect be triggered it it were worn as a sash? That could be passable..)
he would like any effect (Cursed or no) that forced enemies to seek him out first. If those learned in the magical arts could transfer the magical effect, he'd make use of it.
It's true it is anticipated to have some unfortunate HP consequences, for his pride in-character, it would be a no-brainer.
Also known as "a Mord".
Mechanically, though, it's not a bad idea for the melee foes, as Mord's greater reach punishes foes that rush in to kill him. Really, it might even help him, as it would mean they would be rushing at him, instead of him rushing them
:)
Yknow... even if we can't transfer the enchantment, and if Mord cannot wear the dress as a sash, someone wearing it and standing next to Mord, showing a little leg, could be a viable team technique - Miss Dress uses ranged/spells, and winks to draw in all the baddies during battle, and Mr. Bigaxe sends them flying back with torn torsos and fusticated faces.
Holly, what's your AC floating at?
Normally gear gets magically consumed in a shapechange/wildshape unless Mr. DM has indicated otherwise generally or for these specific items - but if you can persuade him otherwise, all the better!