The demise of tight clothing has to easily be one of the best changes in recent fashion trends. Not just because it switched up what everyone was wearing, but also because the comfort levels that have changed in clothing. I remember the first time I saw boyfriend jeans in stores and absolutely loved the look, but it was so out of my comfort zone to wear jeans that didn’t outline every inch of my body. After the same pair of jeans catching my eye a few more times I knew they were a must, and let’s just say I've never gone back since then. The look of baggy clothes did not extend much in the women's department despite the popular look of boyfriend jeans which sparked an idea for me. What if I started shopping men's wear instead, which actually caters to the fit I prefer? Many women would actually be surprised with what similarities they can find in the men's section.
Almost every pair of boyfriend jeans is still somewhat fitted, typically around the butt. It is easier to achieve the almost falling off look by buying men's pants. The jeans are not tailored to be specifically tight in particular areas. The best way to make this look feminine is to pair them with a tighter top for a more girly fit. Looser tops can still tie the look together, though, and an oversized sweater it’s the perfect piece for a comfy fall style.
Many women's pieces are actually quite similar to men's wear just with more feminine touches. For example flannel shirts, something we all know and love, are far better looking when they come from the men's section. I always found that women's flannels are sized down and tend to be tailored at the waist and chest, which doesn’t exactly provide the baggy look even when you are buying it three sizes larger than what you typically wear. The color choices for girls are also not exactly my preference either. I always found pinks, teals, and greens while I prefer more masculine colors like black, grey and red, which are common for men. The straight cut men's flannels appear to swallow you up and perfectly warm a look for the cooler seasons.
The same goes for jackets. Men's coats generally have broad shoulders which make them great for layering sweaters and scarves for the winter. The layering look tends to be a be harder with women's clothing because of the tailored fit.
The quality level of men's clothing is also quite drastic. Most gentlemen tend to stray away from any item of clothing they deem uncomfortable. Most women's wear is made simply to look good rather than for comfort and, don’t get me wrong, beauty can mean pain but almost every high-end women's brand would be out of business if ladies were shopping for comfort. A reason I feel so strongly about women opening up to wearing men's clothing is because I genuinely feel we are being gypped. Men are offered better quality at a lower price.
One of the main reasons for this is because women's clothing is more of a fad. Clothing items generally are not worn year after year. I understand us ladies won't only shop menswear but I encourage women to open their minds and browse the options. The quality and prices are better and many trends are shared between genders. Those who are not comfortable with shopping between the two I encourage to put less emphasis on brands. A brand name does not guarantee superb craftsmanship. I have found varying levels of quality in high-end brands like Tommy Hilfiger while getting items impeccably made from stores like Zara. If clothes feel wrinkled or rigid it most likely will not last all that long. Overall, both the look and comfort of men's clothing is much more appealing to myself which is why I encourage ladies to give it a try!
