5 Ways to Embrace Menswear Inspired Fashion

Let’s hear it for the boys! Ladies, it’s time to raid your hubby/boyfriend/best guy friend’s closet ASAP — there are so many great styles within arm’s reach that can keep you on trend this season. I love adding more masculine touches here and there into my outfits as a way to create visual interest and something a bit unexpected.

Plaid Blazer

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Skip the basic one-color blazer and add a perfectly structured checked or plaid option instead. I recommend doing a boyfriend blazer which is a little bit longer, adding just the right amount of length and proportion to elongate your frame.

Brogues

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Give your ballet flats a breather with stylish brogues! Whether you do a basic neutral, platform, or metallic (obsessed!), they’re more versatile than you might think! While denim and dress pants are a no-brainer, these also work well with skirts and dresses for fall.

Varsity Jacket

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Back in the day, wasn’t wearing your boyfriend’s letter jacket a thing? Time to bring it back. Varsity jackets are a great option for both work and play — and with so many different styles, they add a fun element to your wardrobe.

Suit

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I recently had an event to go to and searched high and low for a great cocktail dress. On a whim, I tried on a super fitted tuxedo suit and was obsessed! It’s such a fun and unexpected option for special events. I wore great black pumps and bold earrings to balance out the look and got compliments all night! We love it in all black, but experiment with cool textures like brocade and tweed or bold colors like fuchsia or red.

Skinny Scarf

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For all you accessory buffs out there, you know that one simple piece can make an outfit. Enter the skinny scarf. It’s a play on the men’s tie that serves no other purpose than to take your outfit to next level sophisticated in an instant… and we’re so into it.