I remember I found an old wool sailing sweater of my father's when I was in high school. It was oversized, wooly perfection and I still have it, ten plus years later. That was the first time I realized that some pieces of clothing are not about which gender they're "for" but all about how you wear them. I love buying men's sweaters and sometimes men's socks have way cooler patterns and color combos than their female counterparts!
Because of that sweater and because of an amazing Menswear internship in graduate school, I always look over the Men's shows. There is an attention to even the tiniest detail that I love about men's clothing. I spent a fair amount of time perusing Fall 2013 and to my delight and my wallet's potential dismay, there are a number of pieces I am lusting after. Here is how I would style my top four faves using items from my own closet...
Jonathan Saunders
My heart skipped a beat when I laid eyes upon this Jonathan Saunders tonal stripe coat. I'd keep it simple with my Genetic Denim "Twig" super skinnies; J.Crew Vintage Cotton Vee; Steve Madden "Remingtn" bootie and RayBan Think Cat Eye Wayfarers (which to be fair I don't own but I really want)!
Paul Smith
My name is practically written on this Paul Smith ombré houndstooth sweater! I'd pair it with JCrew's Minnie pant and oxfords from Target that I glittered, more on that fun DIY to come.
A.P.C.
As I mentioned above, I am a sucker for an amazing sweater! This cable knit one from A.P.C. would look great with my Madewell Bootlegger jeans, J.Crew Outlet Favorite shirt and Merona faux suede booties.
Burberry Prorsum
I love the heart pattern on this Burberry Prorsum button up. The Emerald green was my fave. FYI Emeralg is Pantone's Color of the Year! I love the juxtaposition of the crisply tailored shirt with destructed Gap jeans that I patched, similar here, and my fuchsia Dolce Vita tassel loafers, similar here.
So, just becuase it's in the Men's Department doesn't mean a girl can't wear it. What are some of your fave pieces that you either bought yourself or stole from your father/boyfriend/brother??
