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THIS TIME ON STYLE FILES:
Androgyny In Fashion
Personally, I am a little bit wary of the way that more and more clothing is becoming... 'unisex'. Sure, it's cute to see a girl in a mens shirt, but when you reverse it then it's not as cute, if you know what I mean. I feel that if you are going to go with the style, then you have to own it. Like Pete Wentz. Even though he's been cutting down on the guyliner recently, it was (and still is) part of his signature look. There is a whole fashion trend out there for guys wearing tight jeans and tight shirts... a look that would be better if left to girls.
Then you have girls that wear guys clothing. If overdone, you can look... well, like a man. But boyfriend jeans, your boyfriend's shirt, a vest, coat, or tie (though not worn all together) is a really cute look that I hope to see more people wearing. It's a cute way to break from "the norm", and be fashionable and still modest.
Personally, I am a little bit wary of the way that more and more clothing is becoming... 'unisex'. Sure, it's cute to see a girl in a mens shirt, but when you reverse it then it's not as cute, if you know what I mean. I feel that if you are going to go with the style, then you have to own it. Like Pete Wentz. Even though he's been cutting down on the guyliner recently, it was (and still is) part of his signature look. There is a whole fashion trend out there for guys wearing tight jeans and tight shirts... a look that would be better if left to girls.
Then you have girls that wear guys clothing. If overdone, you can look... well, like a man. But boyfriend jeans, your boyfriend's shirt, a vest, coat, or tie (though not worn all together) is a really cute look that I hope to see more people wearing. It's a cute way to break from "the norm", and be fashionable and still modest.
Hmm, on androgynous clothing style, I love my boyfriend fit jeans because they're so comfy. Maybe I'm old fashioned though, I think men wearing skinny jeans and eyeliner is just odd. I'm being stereotypical here, but generally people who wear that sort of thing are not on the same level as me. That's cool, but it's not for me. But at the same time, I also think all these men style shirts and tailoring just looks odd on women as well. So for me I'm not a fan of this style at all!
I love the boyfriend look for us girls, its so cheeky and cute, and somehow doesn't usually look overly masculine. But I can't stand that shared girlfriend look on men. I think they should look polished, but still manly.
I think this new androgynous style is very RISKY and most people should not take the risk. This is what I personally find to be true:
If you're a bustier girl then go ahead and wear the guy style shirt or throw on a tie. On the other hand if you're a girl with no hips or booty then those boyfriend style jeans aren't for you because they just make you look like a boy from the back. Now when it comes to these oversize guy shirts that females wear as dresses; if you have nice feminine legs then go for it. Also if you can try to add a belt around the stomach it stops you from looking like you just ran outside after having sex with your boyfriend.
When it comes to guys wearing girls clothing on the other hand. I HATE IT! Your boyfriend should NOT be borrowing your skinny jeans, I don't care if he is skinner then you. Guys wearing skinny jeans and pink flannel shirts just look a bunch of guys in the closet with the door WIDE open.
If you're a bustier girl then go ahead and wear the guy style shirt or throw on a tie. On the other hand if you're a girl with no hips or booty then those boyfriend style jeans aren't for you because they just make you look like a boy from the back. Now when it comes to these oversize guy shirts that females wear as dresses; if you have nice feminine legs then go for it. Also if you can try to add a belt around the stomach it stops you from looking like you just ran outside after having sex with your boyfriend.
When it comes to guys wearing girls clothing on the other hand. I HATE IT! Your boyfriend should NOT be borrowing your skinny jeans, I don't care if he is skinner then you. Guys wearing skinny jeans and pink flannel shirts just look a bunch of guys in the closet with the door WIDE open.
Since working in a fashion house, I've gained a higher level of interest in fashion and I've noticed that, compared to 20-30 years ago, fashion is so much more interesting!! It's literally "anything goes" these days, including the whole "boyfriend shirt/jeans" as well as "guyliner". Personally I love wearing different looks and pieces, and I think it's great to be able to get away with wearing what would be considered "man style" clothing. And I don't mind tight jeans on guys, or guyliner - as long as it's not too over the top.
Reader Feedback
This is to xoxo who said people should only wear bikinis or monokinis if they have to body for them. People like you are the reason so many women have low self-confidence. Wearing a bikini is a symbol of confidence and just because someone isn't skinny or a size 2 doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed to wear them. If you don't like seeing other people wear bikinis, then close your eyes or don't go swimming. Anyone should be allowed to wear them and feel comfortable and confident in whatever swimsuit they want. When people like you comment about how they shouldn't wear them, it's hurtful, and just creates more negative self-images. This should NOT be a fashion don't. On the contrary, wearing bikinis should be a fashion do for anyone with the confidence to carry it off.
NEXT TIME ON STYLE FILES:
Confidence Issues? No Way
Taylor's comment about how bikini's should be a DO for anyone that has the confidence to wear them got me thinking. As long as you have the confidence to wear something, who should be able to say that it's wrong? If you don't have the "body" for the miniskirt that makes you feel amazing, should you wear it? Or should you let what you wear be dictated by beauty magazines?
What do you think about people that choose to wear clothing that is 'out there', maybe something that you wouldn't wear, or something that you wish you had the confidence to wear. Are you comfortable enough in your body to wear what you want, or are there things that you'd love to wear but are afraid of all the reactions that you would get? Send in your thoughts on this for next week's update of Style Files!
Taylor's comment about how bikini's should be a DO for anyone that has the confidence to wear them got me thinking. As long as you have the confidence to wear something, who should be able to say that it's wrong? If you don't have the "body" for the miniskirt that makes you feel amazing, should you wear it? Or should you let what you wear be dictated by beauty magazines?
What do you think about people that choose to wear clothing that is 'out there', maybe something that you wouldn't wear, or something that you wish you had the confidence to wear. Are you comfortable enough in your body to wear what you want, or are there things that you'd love to wear but are afraid of all the reactions that you would get? Send in your thoughts on this for next week's update of Style Files!