Dapper Dames: How to Wear Menswear for Women
Dapper Dames
When it comes to suiting up, it seems unfair for the boys to have all the fun. When girls don menswear, and add a touch of glam, it’s an instant style boost—and man, do they make it sexy. Every once in a while even the girliest girl should take a page from the male style bible by flirting with the masculine look. Because, c’mon look at Cara Delevingne in this Topshop suit: don’t you want to show the guys how it’s really done?
Topshop: Tailored suit blazer, $808; cigarette trousers, $275.
Asia Standard Tower, 59 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2118-5353.
Diane Keaton, Tilda Swinton, Anne Hathaway in that Lanvin tux at the Oscars: glamorous, chic, effortless. Getting the androgynous look right can be tricky, so start small by pairing outfits with oxfords or skater shoes, and before you know it you’ll be suiting up for your next dinner date.
Shirt, $2,590, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Blazer, $1,990, Massimo Dutti
Hat, $219, Bershka
Loose trousers, $899, Zara
Loafer, $TBC, ASOS
Watch with extra strap, $1,980,
Daniel Wellington @ Exclamation
Shop G59-60, G/F, Olympian City, 11 Hoi Fai Rd., Tai Kok Tsui, 2273-4200.
ASOS
www.asos.com (Free shipping for orders over $200).
Zara
70 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2903-9500.
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shop 103, 1/F, Pacific Place Mall, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-0812.
Exclamation Design Gallery
Shop 03, 2/F, The Peak Tower, 128 Peak Rd., The Peak, 2577-7278.
Massimo Dutti
50-52 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2537-8832.
HOT OPENING
Toms Boys
Everyone’s favorite socially conscious brand Toms is opening up a flagship store at IFC this week and it looks hipsterific—you know, unfinished wood panelling and Aztec patterned rugs. I thought Toms were simply summer shoes (which smell by September), but the new fall line proves me wrong. The dark hues and strong patterns are perfect as a weekend shoe—and the sunglasses are pretty great too.
Shop 3092B, 3/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2682-8699, www.facebook.com/TOMSHongKong.
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