Pretty Little Bag: How to Wear the Boyfriend Look Without Looking Like Your Boyfriend

One of my favorite new trends is the boyfriend look. It’s so fun, funky, and quirky and can look really cute if worn correctly. Now, while I absolutely adore the trend, I still want to make sure that I look like a girl. So the dilemma then becomes how to wear this look while still looking sexy and feminine. The important thing to remember is that in order for this look to work, you must mix the look with other pieces and most importantly, be sure not to overdo it with the oversized, masculine pieces. It’s all about balance.

Sexy boyfriend: This one’s easy. One option is to wear your vest or jacket without a top underneath to show a little bit of sexy cleavage. Another simple way to wear this look is to pair an oxford tee with a sexy skirt and heels. Third option: In my opinion there’s nothing better than looking effortlessly sexy. By pairing a simple men’s button up tee with a pair of shorts you almost give the illusion that you rolled out of bed and threw on your boyfriend’s shirt and ran out of the house looking fabulous.

Boyfriend in Heels:
Heels easily make any look feminine. Again, this is a simple way to make your boyfriend look more chic (see picture below). I also want to stress to those that are a little wary of the boyfriend jean trend that it is perfectly okay to wear the jeans with heels. It’ll make your look more feminine and maybe easier to wear at first if you pair your jeans with heels and a fitted top so that the look isn’t uber baggy.

Schoolgirl Boyfriend:
The school girl look is another hot trend that can be sexy in and of itself and works great for mixing in the boyfriend look. The first look simply mixes a long boyfriend cardigan with a plaid skirt. The second look takes the school girl look pretty literally. That being so, we can still take inspiration from it. One great detail on the jacket is the crest which gives the outfit an immediate schoolgirl vibe. Paired with the short skirt and knee socks the look definitely reads sexy schoolgirl.

Romantic Boyfriend:
Try mixing one piece with something romantic and super feminine like these gorgeous floral Diane Von Furstenburg dresses. Worn simply with a boyfriend cardigan, the look is clearly romantic but still posesses cool aesthetic with the juxtaposition of the masculine and feminine pieces.

Girlfriend: A super easy way to wear this look is to get pieces that are menswear inspired but are feminine at the same time. This satin Abaete suit has a very feminine cut and the material in and of itself gives the suit an inherently feminine mood. The Diane von Furstenburg vest has great floral detail just on the back, and my absolute favorite, this sweater vest is worn like a dress or can be worn over a dress and belted for a super creative feminine look!

Easy Boyfriend:
If all of this is too much for you, don’t worry about it. It’s not necessary to put too much time and thought into it if that’s not what you want to do. Just remember, if you want to wear a baggy piece, either wear heels with it, or only wear one baggy piece. The same thing goes for men’s jackets, oxfords, hats, vests etc. Just don’t overdo it. Here are some examples of how you can still rock the boyfriend trend in a simpler way.