Think like a man: 10 androgynous pieces we can’t get enough of!
If upon reading the title you have a slightly worried expression of your face, and visions of a lazy, jogging bottoms and stretched t-shirt clad, potato couch version of the opposite gender in your mind, mentally refresh, please.
We’re not talking comfort menswear; we’re talking style-laced, androgynously beautiful pieces with enough of a feminine spin to warrant being worn without being accused of stealing your boyfriend’s clothes!
The androgynous trend was huge for autumn/winter 2011 and hasn’t really left our fashion closets since! Think crisp white shirts, oversized coats, sharp blazer jackets, ankle-grazing tailored trousers; mannish accessories, including braces, masculine watches, flat loafers and brogues – all worn with a compulsory bright lip and messy, hand-styled hair for a sexy, yet serious look.
Taking style inspiration from the androgynously appropriate character of Julie Andrews in Victor and Victoria (above) (cue: YSL’s Le Smoking inspired black suits; deeply side parted cropped red hair and the most perfect white bow tie), we’ve picked out our favourite masculine-inspired pieces vying for a place in your wardrobe.
Take your pick from our top 10 boyishly beautiful pieces below!
1. Simply silk classic shirt £77 £39.50, French Connection
2. ‘Callas’ shawl collar lace jacket, £295, Reiss
3. Maxmara ‘Madison’ trouser, £190, Matches
4. Lightweight tweed boyfriend coat, £75, Topshop
5. Carvela ‘Mariner’ loafers, £110, Kurt Geiger
6. Chloé silk necktie, £42, The Outnet
7. Silver Bracelet Watch, £85, French Connection
8. ‘Leone’ relaxed waistcoat, £159, Reiss
9. Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Ellis’ striped cotton shirt, £64.75, The Outnet
10. Maxmara ‘Babele’ brogues, £350, Matches
Author: Farhana Nazir
Lover of Italian food, cold mornings and chatting over hazardous amounts of coffee about controversial fashion matters.
Farhana started off wanting to be a barrister, but fast realised they’re not as fashionable with those wigs! Her goal for 2012? To finally deliver talks on the importance of cupcakes in nations where Danish pastries still rule!
Product suggestions can be sent to farhana.nazir@my-lifemedia.com
