Spring '09 TREND: Boyfriend

Ahhh, the proverbial I-raided-my-boyfriends-closet look...or if you are saucy, the sunday morning look.

Personally, this is one of my favorite looks of the season (it's actually been present for a couple seasons, only now it has fully blossomed).

The reason it is great is that it is casual and comfortable, yet sexy. But the sexiness is entirely in the attitude and utter effortlessness. The sexy is in the state of mind of a woman who is completely comfortable with herself and confident without trying too hard to draw your attention. There is mystery to the female form, but the gait with which you walk lets people know that even though they can't see it, you are completely hot under the boxy look. Another way to look at it is that it looks as if you have a man in your life (whether or not you actually do), a man who you want to keep close to you.  And you know how men love competition, it's not too hard to see the appeal.  Maybe it will help them imagine how you'll look in the morning cooking them eggs wearing one of their oxford button-up shirts.

There are many easy ways to rock this look without breaking the bank. I actually like to balance it out with a touch of feminine...maybe a mens v-neck t-shirt, but over skinny jeans. Or I love to wear a boyfriend blazer or oversized cardigan over a dress or short shorts.  Regardless, you can find any of these elements in the mens section of the Gap or your local vintage store. This look is much more in the styling than wearing any particular designer.