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Menswear Trend

Menswear Trend by Alexandra Phanor-Faury There has long been a history of women incorporating pieces from men’s closets into their own wardrobe. Whether it’s a timeless, crisp, oversized button-up men’s shirt cinched at the waist with a belt, a blazer thrown over a cocktail dress or a pair of boyfriend jeans paired with ballet flats, a touch of menswear tailoring always adds polish to girly and everyday pieces. It’s a mélange, when done right, that can work for any occasion from casual weekend to black-tie functions. Borrowing from the boys no longer means having to sneak being their backs to get your hands on their threads thanks to the number of designers who drummed up girl-friendly, boy pieces this season. Expect this trend to make its way into spring with a large assortment of loose pants and tailored light blazers from the likes of Stella McCartney and Celine. Need more convincing? Just take a look at our round-up of style-savvy celebrities smitten with the trend to see what the buzz is all about.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland shows us how a pair of casual, boyfriend jeans can be far from sloppy when paired with a cropped, body-skimming cut black blazer, embellished flats and a statement bag.

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Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige’s loose-fit jeans are perfect for those warm days when tight just doesn’t feel right.

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Tia Mowery

If you’re gonna spend your money on this trend, we recommend you get your hands on a black blazer asap. A must-have staple, the black blazer, will pretty much go with everything in your closet for years to come. So, what are you waiting for?

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Joy Bryant

Joy Bryant shows off her propensity for boho-chic by pairing comfy jeans with a slim-fitted sequin jacket.

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Beyonce

Beyonce proves she can hang with the boys and still look sexy in an outdoorsy, shrunken plaid shirt and suspenders.

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Halle Berry

As Halle Berry has shown us countless times before, the boyfriend jean, white tank, leather jacket combo is effortlessly sexy.

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Katerina Graham

Katerina Graham’s form-fitting, strong shoulder, cropped jacket is a sharp alternative to a cardigan.

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Zoe Saldana

The fit of Zoe Saldana’s blazer is perfectly feminine over white skinny denim.

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Serena Williams

We absolutely love this gamine look on Serena. The nonchalant loose button-down shirt and cuffed boyfriend jeans are instantly refined with a black blazer and gold flats. Serena’s flawless hair and makeup does wonders for upgrading this casual ensemble.

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Rihanna

The loose-fitting men’s shirt is the perfect cover-up for the beach and even for a night out. Rihanna pairs her modest, billowy shirt with a sexy bustier and printed leggings.

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Jessica Szohr

Jessica Szohr’s grey, tweed blazer smartens up any look.

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Arlenis Sosa

Arlenis Sosa balances out her longer, looser blazer with a body-conscious, tube dress for an ultra-modern look.

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Gabrielle Union

The traditional blazer and jeans look is more interesting in new shapes. Take a cue from Gabrielle Union and throw a boyfriend fit blazer over a skinny jean to create a trendy statement.

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Amerie

Take a style tip from Amerie and scrunch of the sleeves of your blazer for a relaxed, cool vibe.

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