Tailor Your Lifestyle Like a Man

Although springtime screams of flowered prints, a-line dresses, and feminine details, sometimes even the girliest of girly girls need a break from the dresses and bows and lace. Sure, ladies, we all wish we could zone out in front of SportsCenter and pee standing up, but it’s never going to happen. We are complicated, fussy creatures, always tending toward over-analytical rather than simple and stress-free.

This is perhaps why our style is so impeccable—our innate attention to detail serves us well in the world of fashion. However, we can take a hint from the other gender by peeking into their closets and borrowing a few key things.

Menswear inspiration is easy to find in classic pieces like trousers and button-up shirts. Newport News’ Drop Shoulder Dress is a classy twist on the traditional oxford shirt; by dropping the shoulders, shirring the sleeves, and bringing the hem down to the knees, they’ve created a clean-looking dress that can be worn alone or over cigarette pants, and the striped dobby-weave cotton is perfect for day.

For a more rugged look, Tracey Reese’s Leather Gaucho Pants are tough-looking, and wide legs keep it casual enough to wear day or night. Plus, the ribbon-tie detail at the waist keeps you looking stylish and sexy, not overly masculine.

We all know men love to be easy and comfortable. That is probably why women got stuck with the high-heel and skin-tight dress trends. Take a cue from the opposite sex, and slip on some easy trousers. Metrostyle takes denim to the next sophisticated level with their Wide Leg Denim Trouser. Red stitching detail and a higher rise make for a tailored pant that is as comfy as it is structured. Speaking of comfort, if the Chambray Cargo Bermudas from Da-Nang were made for guys, we are pretty sure they would wear them five days a week (without washing most likely). They are amazingly lightweight and easy to wear. Contrast stitching and front zipper pockets are noteworthy details on this otherwise everyday basic.

What guy doesn’t have a secret obsession with functional, interesting devices and contraptions? Prana’s Convertible Pant is the clothing version of a gadget. They transform from upscale pants to knicker-length ones with the pull of a hidden zipper. Cargo pockets and a drawstring waist make this piece ultra-functional and simple to wear. Even more straight-forward is Theory’s Channing Short in Chino. These are clean, sexy, and the ultimate in uncomplicated style. And if uncomplicated doesn’t characterize a guy, I don’t know what does.