This is a totally new one for me! I am always so ladylike and am not used to dressing up in more androgynous/masculine styles. But I was inspired by several factors. One is Amy's cool menswear WIW post yesterday where she used a scarf as a tie. And how she posted on my other thread that there aren't any looks that she would never try--that she'd try anything at least once. I thought that was great! Also Angie had posted about buttoning shirts all the way up so I wanted to see how that would look on me. And MaryK was so brave to try RATE/masculine recently so I thought I'd give it a try too. I used a Target Missoni headband as a "tie" (I think Sona used her headband as a scarf once too). I was in a rush to get out the door for work this morning so I didn't have a chance to ask DH how to make a tie knot so I just hurriedly tied it and left (next time I'll try to do a proper knot). I felt like this was a VERY different look for me. Not sure if the menswear/tomboy style looks good on me and whether or not I should explore it further, or stick to my ladylike roots? Suggestions welcome!
In the spirit of Ornella's post, here's how I came up with this outfit in 5 minutes before rushing out the door:
1. It's raining--I want to wear my Aquatalia rainboots.
2. Angie was posting about buttoning shirts all the way up. This black one was one of the only ones I have that can do that.
3. Which skirt to wear? Oh wait, let me try a menswear look! Grey trousers it is.
4. Which jacket? Ink blue? No, it looks funny with the buttoned up collar. Wait, let's try a black leather jacket! Perfect!
5. Necklace? No, too feminine. How about this skinny scarf like a tie! Let's go menswear all the way!
6. Purse--grey croc tote
7. Jewelry--add some dangly earrings and a bracelet so I don't look too masculine.
8. No makeup! I'm late anyways!
Black Anne Fontaine button down shirt
Missoni for Target black and white zigzag headband as a tie
Tahari black leather jacket
Classiques Entier grey trousers
Aquatalia Vavoom boots
Earrings from Saba vacation
White House Black Market silver cuff
