As regular readers are no doubt well aware, menswear looks are a perennial ‘yes’ in my idiom. Now Gap is calling out a menswear trend for this fall, suggesting:
How to wear fall’s new trend? Balance menswear looks with feminine details.
Which advice is not bad. In my own recent self-talk, the flip-side:
How to wear summer’s trends? Balance feminine looks with menswear details.
One of my favorites:
On a more personal note: in my mind, this is what I look like. Or looked like. Although I am convinced that my eyes would be boring compared to the model’s.
I’d just like to change one thing:
To complete the look? Pair with skinnies or short-sleeved pants.
(Recently I had the opportunity to try on a mid-thigh, fitted shirt dress. I happened to be wearing my brown short-sleeved pants and was surprised what a flattering combination that was!)
Are you looking out for menswear looks?
Thanks for posting Boyish Good Looks…I am heading to my local Gap store to pick up that cute plaid shirt!
I completely agree that the mid-thigh shirt dress would look great with the short-sleeve pants or jeans! Good idea. I would have ignored anything that short, not thinking of it as a shirt!
Girls wearing menswear looks is MUCH better than the opposite. Point in case: http://www.sheknowsbest.com/air-new-zealand-fashion-week-07-stolen-girlfriend-club/
I love that first shirt. I have one very similar I bought on clearance a few seasons back.
I like the menswear look of pairing a white collared shirt with a tight vest. I love the white shirt-dress pictured here, but I would definitely wear leggings or some skinny jeans with it!
MP ~ I agree with you. Vests can be very flattering, I’m so glad to be seeing more of them. 🙂
Carrie ~ I can see why those models aren’t smiling!
I was glad to see the copy on the plaid shirt ad – I have trouble explaining that my new adoption of more femininity in my clothing is expressed in “fine” pintucks and “delicate” ruffling. 🙂 You know, just a bit.
I reallllly love your suggestion to pair feminine looks with masculine detailing. I have a wonderful short dress, very similar in mood to what is shown on the model, that I will try with my dark brown capris tomorrow. I had been meaning to wear it that way and you gave me a push.
What are short-sleeved pants? *feels dumb*
*chagrin*
I’m so sorry, Emily. Short sleeved pants are nice bermudas.
Sorry, but. EW. 🙂 I just can’t go for the masculine look at all.
That’s quite alright! That must not be your idiom. 😉
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