The androgynous look

Masculine tailoring with a feminine twist is a strong direction for Autumn and Winter. It’s one of my favourite trends and I’ll spend a few blog entries talking about how menswear-inspired fashions make for an extremely alluring style for ladies.

Pinstriped and herringbone check (plaid) suiting, tuxedo jackets, trench coats,  slouchy wide legged pants, cigarette pants, baggy knitwear, waistcoats (vests), crisp collared white shirts, spectator shoes and neckties are key pieces for this trend. If you’re not fond of pants then tulip, bubble, pencil skirts and shift dresses will work just as well.

The best things about the androgynous look:

  • There are pieces suited to every body type
  • Wearing single elements of the trend is just as effective as multiple ones
  • It’s a refreshing look for the office
  • It’s a stylish alternative to the cocktail dress for the Christmas party season

The look can be dressed up or down, and how you pull the various elements together is completely your choice. No matter how you choose to match your androgynous items together, retaining that “lady-like” edge is a must. It’s simply done by keeping those jackets form fitting, adding stacked heels and a pretty clutch bag.

Department stores like Dillard’s and Saks are well stocked with the androgynous look.

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The androgynous look

[...] The androgynous look is a fun way to dress for work if your dress code forbids denim. You won’t need to go all out to pull the look off as single elements of the trend will be just as effective. Follow the steps below and put together a look that suits you: [...]

[...] This look can be embraced many different ways. Much like the androgynous look, it will depend on how far you want to take it. [...]

[...] Dressy suit – either a pants or skirt suit will do the trick. Pant suits capture this season’s fashion moment a little more than skirts (in keeping with the androgynous trend). Dressy means tuxedo style pants, satin piped lapels and velvet trim – something a little more then what you’d wear to work. [...]

[...] You may have noticed the emerging “boyfriend jean” alongside the abundance of skinnies in stores at the moment. What a breath of fresh air! Boyfriend jeans are in keeping with this season’s androgynous trend. [...]

[...] Add lace to the androgynous look [...]

This look works well for some guys, too, if you are looking for something with finer fabrics and nice details. It works well for me as I work in a office with almost all females. I’ve received numerous compliments from both coworkers and clients alike.
Of course, I don’t wear skirts or heels or over the top jewelry with it, but you can strike a nice balance and llok very smart and presentable.

Marce

No, keeping a “lady-like edge” is NOT an absolute must; the androgynous look is, by definition, not gender-identified. It’s a different version of alluring. And that’s precisely what’s so appealing about it.

I like it a lot, is there any designer in particular, hat used this style to create a collection?

I´m sorry, i meant is there any designer THAT HAS USED THIS STYLE to create a collection?

[...] or black gets my vote as the most versatile option. For my own style, I prefer an uber-tailored, androgynous styled suit with strong simple lines. But there are all sorts of design variations that can make a suit look [...]

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