Menswear-American Prep, Outfits Modeled by Women over 45, Bloggers do it Better!
Menswear! The Never-go-out-of-style Style!
Women over 45 can Rock it Too!
The Chief Blonde is wearing YSL tie as a belt and Kohl’s Sanoma Shirt (both stolen from husband’s closet), Simply Vera by Vera Wang Vest (for Kohl’s $58.00). Stuart Weitzman–Manoman style shoes (too embarrassed to say how much I paid!)
This Menswear outfit shoot is the 3rd part in a series of assignments of the Bloggers Do it Better Series hosted by Kristina over at Pretty Shiny Sparkly. Go over to this >>Bloggers Do It Better prep School Post<< to see the rest of the Bloggers who are taking on this challenge–it’s addictive. Kristina asked that we all wear ties (I wore mine as a belt!) and vests or blazers. The Chief Blonde has participated in the first two outfit challenges as well, you can see Color Blocking–Two Ways and White Out– Change it Up!
Saw these shoes last year on Jessica Biel:
and HAD TO HAVE THEM. HAD TO….
I went on this massive hunt, couldn’t find them in my size ANYWHERE. Oh so then… I actually called a Stuart Weitzman store…Duh! Got them in my size and on sale…WORTH IT..so so cute! I loved the fact that I finally got a chance to show them to all of you! (Hmmm, now can I write them off?)
What’s with all the shots of the stairs? It NEVER stops raining. I don’t think spring exists this year…maybe in other states.
My husband shot these pictures and we had to take several series. He is 6′ 6″ , so when I employ the Menswear style of dressing with his clothes, the ONLY article that could possible fit my 5’4″ frame is his shirts and they become instant dresses! However, the shirt is still immensely HUGE, so I had to do a lot of tucking just to not look like an elephant!
Now here’s another twist on the Menswear Look! (No tie for this one!)
The Chief Blonde is wearing Sonoma Shirt from Kohl’s (stolen from Husband’s closet), Field and Stream Men’s Fishing Vest (Thrifted $15.00, originally $99.00), J. Crew Matchstick Jeans (clearance $11.99–originally $118), Michael Shoes by Michael Kors.
I adore these shoes. Alas, I have never been able to find a back-up pair. They are like high heel Sperry Topsiders which I notice Ralph Lauren showing this year in his American Prep Menswear collections. I have had them for about 5 years and still get compliments–they look great with a khaki skirt as well.
Do you love the Menswear Look?
Have you tried it? Let me know what your favorite part of the style is our which outfit that I modeled that you enjoyed!
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Category: Bloggers Do it Better Outfit post, fashion, Outfits modeled by women over 45
How fun!! You are adorable! I love playing in mens clothes. The vests are my favorite! I stumbled this for Stumble Tumble. Here is my post
familylifeinlv.com/2011/05/10-jewelry-gift-ideas-under-250.html
Hi Emily,
I will be over to stumble you later this week! Thanks for coming by! Did you check out our Giveaways on the right hand side bar which are always over $50?
The Chief Blonde
Stumbled this. You look good in all those pictures. The shirt did look huge on you though. Some dresses are supposed to do that..
Thanks for stopping by and Commenting Elle! I ‘ll stumble you later this week!
The CHief BLonde!
You are adorable!! Super cute shoes, too. ^.^
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Hi Aquariann!
Thanks for your kind words. We appreciate you stopping in!
The CHief BLonde
You look great!
Stumbled your post, would love a stumble back: darcyandbrian.com/?p=2884
Thanks!
Hey Darcy,
I’ll come by and stumble you before the end of the week.
The Chief Blonde
Thanks for visiting LuxuryReading.com! I stumbled your post
Oooh, I like it. Especially the vest.
Stumbled ya!!
Thanks Robin!
GLad you stopped in! (You scrap booker..you!)
The Chief Blonde
I love the shoes! I stumbled you back
I really like the idea of wearing a men’s shirt as a dress!
i need to experiment more with men’s fashion. all i’ve really done is worn old boyfriends’ t-shirts or hoodies =P
I always feel odd in shirt dresses. Like I need some pants. . . .
I stumbled you. My post is booksyourkidswilllove.blogspot.com/2011/05/summer-of-reading.html
HAHAHA Sara, yes I know what you mean. No that you say it, its true. The Chief Blonde!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments.
Sorry for taking so long to check out your blog. I love the shirt dress look – your legs are fantastic!
love
Lori xo
That’s an inventive way to use a tie. XD And those are all gorgeous shoes, especially the heels (I am such a sucker for heels…)
Quite a cool blog you have here!
Thanks Sue,
We are so pleased you stopped in and entered!
The Cheif BLonde!
This is sooo coool!
I wish that my guy had a button down shirt that I could borrow. I might have to buy him one.
I love the shirt dress!
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