Yigal Azrouël, Ruffian and Jason Wu (Photo credits: stylelist.com)
The fall 2011 runway was wrought with looks bordering on haberdashery, from tuxedo jackets and shirts to vests and bowties — all for women. There is nothing more sexy and chic than a girl wearing menswear and still being able to pull off an amazingly feminine look. Jackets and vests are great pieces of clothing because they can be worn at anytime of the day and for different occasions.
For a more casual look, you can always wear that vest with a fitted chiffon or sheer ruffle blouse. The fabric and the style will give your outfit a feminine, romantic effect. If you are not into the blouse look, go for a fitted t-shirt and a long necklace instead and you will be able to achieve an equally feminine look.
For a night out on the town, go for the tuxedo look but skip the blouse or the shirt and wear a corseted vest or bustier; just make sure that it will cover enough to make you look sexy but still sophisticated. And don’t forget a nice pair of four or five-inch pumps; they will definitely add that feminine touch to your outfit.
If you want to keep the vest and the tuxedo jacket, but want to give the suit-look a twist, wear a silk or linen pair of shorts with pleat or crease detail and match them with tights and pumps. There are tons of choices for tights that can make your legs look long and leaner.
For additional feminine flair, accent with jewelry. I can’t stress more how useful necklaces, oversized bracelets or rings, and long earrings are, especially when it comes to making outfits look more feminine. And remember, no matter how masculine looking your outfit might be, once you add those pumps, you will instantly look ultra feminine and super chic.
Stay Chic,
Isis
