STYLE GURU STYLE: Blurring the Line

Masculine looks have become so in style this year, Alexander Wangโ€™s spring 2015 ready-to-wear collection is a prime example of this. Combining masculine pieces such as collared shirts with feminine pieces like a pair of chunky heels youโ€™re able to put together something really special. Blurring the line between menswear and womenโ€™s fashion is something thatโ€™s really starting to emerge and many people are really jumping at the idea. The way Alexander Wang designs for a modern woman while also incorporating a masculine touch makes the collection more appealing. Along with the masculinity, Wang uses a fairly neutral color palette in the first looks of his collection which is also the direction I chose to go.

For college students every day wear does not typically include dressy suit jackets, mid-calf skirts, and slacks. So in order to compromise with the clothes I have at hand as a student while still incorporating the amazing trends Alexander Wang brings to the surface, I went a more simple route. A button-down collared shirt is definitely something that gives a masculine touch so that was the prime piece I chose to use to demonstrate Alexander Wangโ€™s style. In order to give a dressier vibe, I paired the collared shirt with sleek pair of black skinny jeans, a see-through black patterned sweater and a pair of chunky gray Michael Kors heels.

This every day look works for college students who want to be a bit edgier, however, it also allows you to wear it on a more special occasion as well. The layered chain necklace I chose to pair with the outfit really gives it a pop and allows the grays and blacks in the outfit to mesh. The last little detail was the nail color I chose to use, to blend the colors together I decided to do a faded purple adding a little color while staying a little more neutral. I was very excited to step out and test this new masculine trend and overall I was extremely happy with the outcome.

Get My Look: 1. A cute button-down collared shirt. 2. A faded purple nail. 3. A statement necklace.

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