As spring Resort collections roll in, one can not help but notice a very peculiar trend. The woman is slowly becoming the new man, slouchy blazers, and tailored suits are now being found in the closets of America’s most trendy fashionistas. We have seen Gwyneth Paltrow sport the slouchy blazer on the red carpet, and Ashley Olsen is no stranger to the sexy yet tailored suit. Phillip Lim has reinvented the double breasted blazer with his spring 2009 collection and his trend went straight from the runway to the backs of such celebrities as Eva Longoria and Kate Blanchette.
This season, women’s ready-to-wear has found itself in a vast contrast between femininity and masculinity. It works, and the best part is there is no need to go shopping, good news considering the economic status across the country. Women everywhere are grabbing the nearest man in their life and invading their closets. A slouchy blazer, sequin dress and a strappy heel completes any look for a night on the town.
This ambitious look is even showing up in the workplace. BCBG Max Azria showcased a boyish slack, with baggy pleats and tapered ankle. This pant can be paired with a short sleeved crew neck and a single gaudy accessory, and you will have a look that is both trendy and professional; you can even add a short cropped blazer to polish the look even more. The wide leg slack was the biggest “comeback kid” of the fall and is transitioning its way into spring wardrobes, this trend can be paired with a crisp white collared shirt and a loosened bowtie, to create the perfect look for a cocktail or gala.
For your casual days, there is the ever trendy “boyfriend Jean”. This trend is comfortable, sassy and believe it or not can be dressed up or down. Seven, True Religion and Paige Jeans have all debuted their boyfriend denim; moreover, they are must haves for any spring wardrobe. This boyish denim paired with a tailored blazer and strappy heels will take you from the beach to a party while looking chic, stylish and a lot more comfortable then your typical painted on denims. A ribbed tank or cami paired with a cardigan and any accessory will accentuate the boyfriend cut and allow you to look boyish in the most feminine of ways.
Finally, dresses, albeit a style feminine by nature, are finding masculine themes. Shabby Apple has an entire line of dresses based on the “tuxedo.” Diane von Furstenburg and other big designers are implementing the two piece work dress, complete with button up shirts and ties.
This article is co-authored by Athelia Woolley and Emily McCormick, the founders of Shabby Apple. Shabby Apple offers women’s dresses - dresses that make dressing simple. Shabby Apple dresses are a return to what dresses were always meant to be - a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything…no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!). Shabby Apple also offers a complete line of little girls dresses.
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