We’re finally getting some fall-ish weather here in Los Angeles… it’s dropping into the 50s at night, which means we can finally dip into our sweater and jacket wardrobes!
I can’t wait to go for the menswear-inspired ensemble Jessica Alba is rocking… how polished and stylish is that overcoat-thrown-over-the-shoulders look?
Jessica Alba attends the Christian Dior show on February 28, 2014 in Paris (Getty)
She still looks quite feminine though and the new issue of InStyle shows you five ways to try the menswear trend without being accused of raiding a guy’s closet.
Show a Softer Side
Pair a belted peplum sweater with a gently draped skirt to create an hourglass shape that’s all women.
Rethink the Overcoat
Add in a little heft-and a major focal point -with a sporty topper done up in color-splashed stripes.
Mix Traditional Patterns
Pinstripes and checks get along famously when rendered in a clean, graphic palette.
Play With Scale
Mixed plaids look cohesive, not clashing, when tied together with ivory.
Supersize Your Trousers
Cameron Diaz attends the ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ premiere ain NYC in 2012 (FilmMagic)
A bit of extra material commands a lot more authority: slouchy and wide is the new straight and narrow. (Cameron Diaz nails the look!)
The November issue of InStyle is on sale now.
-- Ryan Patterson
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