Borrowing from the boys is nothing new for women. We love hair mussed, bedroom eyes still smoldering and a men’s button-down shirt for starters. But as sexy as it is, it’s got a few, well, limitations. Here’s how to integrate some of the boys’ best offerings into your own look without looking like you’re taking The Walk of Shame.
While It Girl Alexa Chung and fashion maverick Tilda Swinton can pull off full-on menswear outfits without a second thought, we at Fashion Trends Daily thought some guidance may be in order. Try our top-three tips to get some of Saville Row’s signatures into your fall with spot-on sophistication. Cohiba optional.
1.Start Small
Easy on the three-piece, partner. Dip your toe – literally – with a menswear-inspired accessory like a pair of brogues or a watch that’s more daring than dainty. The size and scale of both pieces offset the look and feel of your outfit, so even if you’re wearing the most feminine frock, these pieces will make a statement. Try the Aldo Heers Oxford
Michael Kors Chronograph Watch
2. Fit to a T
Menswear is about tailoring and texture. Nothing’s more masculine than tweed and heavier fabrics like gabardine and moleskin. Tossing on a tweed vest or a blazer (What says borrowed from the boys more than a
well-cut jacket?) will up your style quotient big time, but for some real flair try one in velvet (J.Crew Velvet Schoolboy Blazer), which adds some girly softness to your man’s world wardrobe. For a real rakish choice, topping off your outfit with a fedora (Billykirk for J.Crew felt Trilby hat) adds a heaping dose of ‘tude.
3. Bag, Meet Briefcase
Adding something less precious and more practical is an easy way to man up to this trend. Brit bag powerhouse Mulberry has teamed up with Alexa Chung for this slouchy briefcase bag, complete with schoolboy charm and feminine edge.
Mulberry Oversize Alexa (also available in tweed)