I agree, it looks great. Perfect blend of the casual and the playful appropriation of menswear. But, the button placement makes me think it was originally designed for a woman.
Sart, I love your comment about the beautifully refined, feminine, contrary-rebellion of “At The Tents…….The Young Lady”. Is “At DKNY – Boys Brooks Brothers Jacket” the rebellion? Isn’t it just a more common, but ineffective non-event? Can we have some more of the former, ladies? Couldn’t this just as well be a used Salvation Army Jacket? No doubt the choices here were well considered, but the beauty is lost on me. Lose the team t-shirt for something silkier and longer, maybe? Lose the flip-flps for some really cute shoesies. Why be so proletarian? Let your beauty shine! – JCH
I actually have every intention of purchasing a few things from Brooks Brothers Boys, as I have too many problems buying in women’s or even petites! Great price and quality – who cares if it’s from the boys dept?
(see my comments on my Brooks Brothers petite experience here)
Good catch on the button placement. Definitely not Brooks Brothers. I’m relieved. I thought I was going to have to rethink Brooks Brothers. I have never quite forgiven the company for “inventing” the button down dress shirt back in 1896.
She kind of looks like Kate Hudson to me…I always love wearing men clothes…Actually, I grew up wearing my dad’s jackets which are really big for me…But I love it.
Yay. I have been wearing Brooks Brothers Boys dept. blazers since I was 19 years old. Tina Chow said that she did the same in an article in U.S. Vogue years ago…I wear the boys trousers too. If you are a woman with a very slim androgynous build…it looks good. It’s a little quirky…but with the right accessories it’s amazing.
I like that it isn’t a blazer for women that tries to look like a blazer for little boys. Like something from a mass market retailer or, even, DKNY maybe? It looks just right – not too snug, not too roomy. And the sleeves are the right length too, which is cool.
Interesting assumption that it’s a Brooks Brothers thing happening here. The woman in the photograph is a British journalist – more a comment on Saville Row if anything…
ah don't be so quick to assume women don't shop on the mens side. keep in mind there are lesbians, such as myself, out there that consume clothes with a masculine theme. i swear if i had the power i would encourage a designer to send women (lesbians particularly) out on the runway to model their mens line. this would be genius!
Anonymous
September 11, 2006 at 9:45 am
I agree, it looks great. Perfect blend of the casual and the playful appropriation of menswear. But, the button placement makes me think it was originally designed for a woman.
Butch
September 11, 2006 at 9:46 am
This is just right. She’s got a great sense of proportion, down to the matter of where the bag “hits” her body….
In re the jacket, I’m always in favor of a successful “steal” from a little–or big–brother’s closet….
Anonymous
September 11, 2006 at 9:58 am
Sart, I love your comment about the beautifully refined, feminine, contrary-rebellion of “At The Tents…….The Young Lady”. Is “At DKNY – Boys Brooks Brothers Jacket” the rebellion? Isn’t it just a more common, but ineffective non-event? Can we have some more of the former, ladies? Couldn’t this just as well be a used Salvation Army Jacket? No doubt the choices here were well considered, but the beauty is lost on me. Lose the team t-shirt for something silkier and longer, maybe? Lose the flip-flps for some really cute shoesies. Why be so proletarian? Let your beauty shine! – JCH
Amy
September 11, 2006 at 10:41 am
I actually have every intention of purchasing a few things from Brooks Brothers Boys, as I have too many problems buying in women’s or even petites! Great price and quality – who cares if it’s from the boys dept?
(see my comments on my Brooks Brothers petite experience here)
Anonymous
September 11, 2006 at 12:08 pm
my mom loves your blog, we are Brazilian
bay
RoseAG
September 11, 2006 at 12:11 pm
Nice picture!
The blue jacket/pants against the red bricks is very attractive. The light pillar and her long blond hair add a little verticle.
At the risk of declaring war on flip flops – if it’s cool enough for long pants/jacket, then why not a more covered-up shoe?
John and Sarah
September 11, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Good catch on the button placement. Definitely not Brooks Brothers. I’m relieved. I thought I was going to have to rethink Brooks Brothers. I have never quite forgiven the company for “inventing” the button down dress shirt back in 1896.
Teri
September 11, 2006 at 2:43 pm
She kind of looks like Kate Hudson to me…I always love wearing men clothes…Actually, I grew up wearing my dad’s jackets which are really big for me…But I love it.
alexandre
September 11, 2006 at 2:50 pm
When a woman wears your shirts..it’s sooo sexy!
Anonymous
September 11, 2006 at 4:26 pm
Well done. All the proporions are odd, but the overall result is great.
She´s a surfer girl in the city.
Anonymous
September 11, 2006 at 4:32 pm
hi Im from Argentina!
I dont like that jacket..
Its quite masculine ..
so well bye
Zaydoun
September 11, 2006 at 5:10 pm
At first I thought… “hang on, Thom Browne isn’t doing his collection for Brooks Brothers till Fall ’07. What gives?!”
EMNH
September 11, 2006 at 6:22 pm
Yay. I have been wearing Brooks Brothers Boys dept. blazers since I was 19 years old. Tina Chow said that she did the same in an article in U.S. Vogue years ago…I wear the boys trousers too. If you are a woman with a very slim androgynous build…it looks good. It’s a little quirky…but with the right accessories it’s amazing.
Anonymous
September 11, 2006 at 7:58 pm
She looks totally great. I love how the jacket fabric catches the light; her hair is perfect and I agree about her sense of proportions. Rock on!
SBB
September 11, 2006 at 10:11 pm
omigod. we’re not back to the early 90s with the women in men’s jackets are we…
ken
September 12, 2006 at 12:02 am
I like that it isn’t a blazer for women that tries to look like a blazer for little boys. Like something from a mass market retailer or, even, DKNY maybe? It looks just right – not too snug, not too roomy. And the sleeves are the right length too, which is cool.
Anonymous
September 12, 2006 at 12:18 am
Hey Sart,
You are mentioned in a WSJ article (“Bloggers Get Under The Tent”). Here is the link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB115801727410860002.html?mod=hps_us_editors_picks
Nice one!!
Adrian
September 12, 2006 at 1:20 am
Oh, but we are back in the 90′s dear shinhy blue black….Grunge? and, get ready for minimalism in a BIG way….
Anonymous
September 12, 2006 at 3:06 am
To Shiny Blue Black. it’s boy’s jacket. not men’s.
*The Dreamer*
September 12, 2006 at 4:59 am
I dont think her thong slippers do quite well with the whole look.
Anonymous
September 12, 2006 at 7:31 am
Hey Sart….
nice mention in the Wall Street Journal today
Kelli
September 12, 2006 at 8:49 am
Hey, Congratulations on the Wall Street Journal mention!!! You’ve know got (Wall)street cred. (“Bloggers Get Under the Tent” 9/12/06 pg B1)
SBB
September 12, 2006 at 12:47 pm
“Oh, but we are back in the 90′s dear shinhy blue black….Grunge? and, get ready for minimalism in a BIG way….”
egads. Exactly why I left fashion behind yonks ago.
Fnarf
September 12, 2006 at 6:06 pm
You are correct about the buttons; it cannot be a boy’s or men’s jacket.
I like it all except the midriff. I never want to see another midriff as long as I live, outside of the bedroom or the beach.
Berlinbound
September 13, 2006 at 4:16 pm
Terrific look – spot on!
Anonymous
September 13, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Girl shirts/jackets buttons are always on the left.
Anonymous
September 18, 2006 at 5:12 pm
Interesting assumption that it’s a Brooks Brothers thing happening here. The woman in the photograph is a British journalist – more a comment on Saville Row if anything…
Anonymous
October 4, 2006 at 8:36 pm
Nice casual. Interesting and bold mix. Cool
Anonymous
May 20, 2007 at 9:06 pm
I liked what I was seeing until I scrolled down and choked on my chips at the sight of those flip-flops. Terribly misplaced, I think.
Skelii
April 12, 2010 at 5:36 pm
ah don't be so quick to assume women don't shop on the mens side. keep in mind there are lesbians, such as myself, out there that consume clothes with a masculine theme. i swear if i had the power i would encourage a designer to send women (lesbians particularly) out on the runway to model their mens line. this would be genius!
Devlin
August 3, 2011 at 12:53 pm
I just want to know where she got those jeans, they fit and yet retain that loose guy feel!