Women have been dressing like boys for some time. I think it all started with Audrey Hepburn and Liza Minelli that started off this fashion sexual revolution. It has propelled its way to the mainstream, from looking like a preppy boy to a hip hop gangsta. Point is: from the moment that jeans and trousers were acceptable for women - there is no stopping...
And why would you want to stop this trend? Women look great dressed like boys. It goes hand in hand with the rock'n'roll attitude of 'yes I am a girl and I can do it like you and also do it better'. It was HUGE in the 90's with the grunge and hip hop culture and I feel somewhat died down in the midst of flowery, summery dresses in popularity now.
What I have noticed though, everytime I go out I see girls dressed down in military boots and simple t's get way more attention that ones that look like they are dressed to go a prom. Not everyone gets it right though, and there are many varieties. I like to mix and match, personally - yes I will wear a gypsy skirt with a leather jacket and workers boots. Just cos I am a girl and I can. Guys, get your kilts on. It's sexy too.
And then there are a few that just don't get it quite right all the time ....
And why would you want to stop this trend? Women look great dressed like boys. It goes hand in hand with the rock'n'roll attitude of 'yes I am a girl and I can do it like you and also do it better'. It was HUGE in the 90's with the grunge and hip hop culture and I feel somewhat died down in the midst of flowery, summery dresses in popularity now.
What I have noticed though, everytime I go out I see girls dressed down in military boots and simple t's get way more attention that ones that look like they are dressed to go a prom. Not everyone gets it right though, and there are many varieties. I like to mix and match, personally - yes I will wear a gypsy skirt with a leather jacket and workers boots. Just cos I am a girl and I can. Guys, get your kilts on. It's sexy too.
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| Only the gorgeous Audrey Hepburn gets away with this boyish ensemble |
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| Liza Minnelli in Cabaret proves looking like a guy can be sexy as hell |
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| 90's army goes on - Shania Twain twists Robert Palmer's vision |
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| Who can ever forget TLC? Crazy Sexy Cool is exactly the name of this style |
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| Beautiful Aaliyah - feminine yet slick R.I.P. Babygirl |
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| Gwen Stefani's 'Hollaback Girl' video - looking like a Chola (refer to previous blogs) |
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| Alexa Chung does preppy and boyish yet sexy |
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| Ellie Goulding does NOT get it right, I can't put my finger on it but this was to Burlesque's premiere. 10 points for the effort. |
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| Ciara is so tall and muscular looking like a boy takes her into one direction only: looking like an actual boy I am sorry but I still love your music and you look fabulous. Just don't think this look works for you. |
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| Pink has a fabulous body but sometimes takes it one step too far from the statement and makes people question her sexuality. I am sure this is a market ploy in itself though. |
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| Jessie J cheapens it up by wearing stockings with a chavvy bomber jacket Looks contrived and too put together. Sorry again. |
