Menswear has ladylike appeal

Menswear has ladylike appeal

Some trends are as predictable as leaves changing color. Menswear for women is one of them, particularly since the style's heavier fabrics and textures translate well for fall.
In the mid-1960s, Yves Saint Laurent was one of the first designers to use men's tailoring techniques to create apparel, particularly trouser suits, for women. His evening pantsuit, dubbed Le Smoking, mimicked a man's tuxedo. By the 1970s, he had added shoulder pads, tie blouses and flared pants for a more powerfully masculine fashion statement.
This season you'll find trousers, fitted jackets, briefcase-style handbags and high-heel loafers with buckles and tassels. Le Smoking will resurface for the holidays as well.
Gucci's ladylike take on masculine dressing comes in shades of gray paired with bold color to give pantsuits a spark. The runway collection featured brightly colored fedoras and fur as accessories. Other designers are playing up pantsuits, pinstripes, neckties and tie blouses

Menswear has ladylike appeal

Menswear has ladylike appeal

Menswear has ladylike appeal

Menswear has ladylike appeal

Menswear has ladylike appeal