With books purchased and spring break plans budgeted, students may not be prepared to spend a fortune on new clothes. One fun and easy way to spruce up your wardrobe without spending money is stealing—from your boyfriend.
Boyfriend jeans are nothing new, and we all have seen plenty of shacker shirts speckling the quad on a quiet Friday morning, but what about the rest of their clothes? Menswear is one trend that has never gone out of style. Both edgy and comfortable, sartorial sabotage (of your man’s closet) can be seen as statement-making and functional.
When it comes to shirts, your man’s classic white button-down is a must. Not only does the oversized fit look great paired with dark skinny jeans, but the thicker material and more structured collar makes for an edgier, more put-together look.
Trade his frocket T-shirt in for his beloved V-neck to pair with your favorite printed pants. Tucking in the front half, the mullet-tuck, lets you retain your feminine shape. Plus, his looser fitting neckline allows your bare chest to highlight your favorite collection of layered necklaces.
Pants may seem a bit more intimidating and harder to pull off, the barely-any-looser, cop-out boyfriend jeans that can be purchased from stores do not count. Assuming your boyfriend isn’t 2 feet taller than you (if so, you’re out of luck and should stick with the store-bought counterparts) snag his slim-cut jeans he never wears and belt them with your favorite black belt. Roll up the hem a few times, slip on your Converse and you’ve nailed it. For a night out, pair them with your feminine heels: fashion irony at its best. Try for tighter fitting shirts to balance out the loose proportions on bottom.
As for accessories, oversized and overstated is a popular trend, and one that can be easily matched by borrowing from your man. His belts offer an industrial, modern touch that can be paired with any of your pants. His tucked-in button-down would look great next to his belt and your favorite skinnies. Just make sure he won’t mind if you return it with an extra manmade hole.
With women’s watches often mirroring the large-faced men’s counterpart, it would be no surprise if his went missing. An oversized watch would look great next to your vast array of bangles. Try mixing it with different sizes and proportions, like your dainty gold cross bracelet and your thin leather wrap-around bracelet.
If this Valentine’s Day will most likely be spent moping with lady friends or the same as any other Thursday, do not fret. I’m sure your man friends will be more than happy to let you borrow their threads, probably in hopes of a future date in return. Your dad would also be a viable option when looking to sport menswear. You may even find his favorite 1980s duds in the back of his closet. Vintage.
