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Boy looks given the girl twist; FASHION: Prepare to raid his wardrobe.


Byline: Anuji Varma

THERE'S a growing trend in women's fashion that goes against all things feminine.

It's goodbye to flouncy frocks and girly pink and hello to man-sized blazers, boyfriend jeans and gentleman brogues n. pl. 1. Breeches. .

Adopt the fashion mindset of a man, whether you want to do boy-like lounging in oversized shirts, jeans and cardigans or Mr Sharp in tailored suiting and shiny brogues.

Feminine aficionados don't panic, you don't have to work the mannish man·nish  
adj.
1. Of, characteristic of, or natural to a man.

2. Resembling, imitative of, or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: a mannish stride. See Synonyms at male.
 trend top-to-toe. This look is all about choosing masculine pieces and adding a twist with heels, jewellery and ladylike make-up.

Sienna Miller showed us exactly how it's done publicising her new GI Joe film role in a Loewe military style shirt and grey harem pants, adding an all-important slick of sexy red lipstick and statement heels.

Rihanna also recently softened her boyish quiff quiff 1  
n. Chiefly British
A tuft of hair, especially a forelock.



[Origin unknown.
 and stern black jumpsuit by piling on strings of pearls.

Time to give your girly side a vacation and start singing Beyonce's If I Were A Boy while you pick out your guyinspired outfits.

Raid your fella's wardrobe and embrace guy style chic.

Printed zip top, pounds 22, black zip detail jacket, pounds 60, grey skinny jeans, pounds 28, black tassel boots, pounds 85, black print scarf, pounds 12.50, all from Next.

CAPTION(S):

Military style: Actress Sienna Miller on board HMS Belfast. Sophia blazer pounds 49.99, vest pounds 12.99, Leon boyfriend jeans, pounds 39.99 and buckle platforms, pounds 85, all from River Island. Black pencil skirt with zip pockets, pounds 32, black vest top pounds 6, checked blazer, pounds 60, all from Topshop, leather tasseled clutch, pounds 35, from Miss Selfridge, all at Selfridges. Sharkskin shark·skin  
n.
1. The skin of a shark.

2. Leather made from the skin of a shark.

3. A rayon and acetate fabric having a smooth, somewhat shiny surface.
 suit, pounds 320, white shirt, pounds 80, all from Austin Reed.
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Publication:Birmingham Mail (England)
Date:Aug 31, 2009
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