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This year is all about raiding your guy’s closet to achieve a sophisticated, laid back style that works for you. Boyfriend jeans were only the beginning of guy-inspired fashion; this season, the blazer is taking center stage! A boyfriend blazer can toughen up sweet, feminine styles and add polish to simple jeans and a t-shirt. Keep in mind a few style tricks to maintain your femininity while wearing this masculine trend:

-Make sure to keep your proportions appropriate. An oversized blazer looks best when paired with skinny jeans or leggings. Fitted blazers work well when paired with an oversized button-up shirt and tighter fitting jeans.
-Tops should be ultra-feminine to balance out the masculinity of the blazer. Ruffles, floral prints, and lace add a touch of girly accent when peeking out underneath the neckline or hemline.
-For a daytime look, pair the boyfriend blazer with tight, distressed jeans and stacked platform heels. For nighttime, throw a blazer over a sequin mini dress or tulle skirt with leggings.

Keep an eye out for unique details: sleeves with printed linings on the cuffs or military inspired buttons are trendy when paired with printed leggings, a solid color top, and sky-high mary jane platforms. Don’t be afraid to mix prints- a plaid cuff with a floral printed top perfectly encapsulates this sophisticated, care-free style. Just remember to keep your layering pieces soft and tight- too much volume is never a good thing.

A general rule of thumb: Volume should be either on top or on bottom, but never both!

Peace and Love
-Ash

Thursday 11.05.09 posted at 4:45 PM by Ashley