'Boyfriend' clothes may have an unfeminist name but at least they are not made for male approval

No, and it never, ever will be for several very simple reasons. For those sweet souls out there whose minds have remained unsullied by the flotsam and jetsam of the fashion world, I shall explain. When an item of womenswear is prefaced with the noun-turned-adjective "boyfriend", what this really means is "oversized". The "boyfriend" descriptor refers to the idea that the clothes should look as if you borrowed them from your boyfriend – geddit? GEDDIT?! – but is really there because the fashion world has the mentality of an especially immature high schooler. Therefore, it thinks that to insinuate one has a boyfriend makes one look really cool and desired and validated (see: endless fashion blogs and tumblrs about models' boyfriends) and therefore it is super sexy to look like you just rolled out of bed (probably from having sex! Only cool people are allowed to have sex, ya know!), pulled on your boyfriend's clothes and hit the streets.

And I don't mind that, to be honest. Sure, it's annoying for the fashion industry to suggest that the coolest look woman can rock is to look as if she has a boyfriend, but if this is just the fancy wording the fashion world needs in order to endorse women dressing like slobs, well, it all evens out. Because, let's be honest here, wearing oversized or "boyfriend" clothes does make you look like a slob: I know it, you know it and the people flogging you the clothes certainly know it. Sure, the models might look all gamine and cute in their "boyfriend" jeans in magazines ("I'm so thin my jeans are barely clinging to my hipbones!") but do you notice how the jeans in those photos still have a bit of shape to them? Whereas when you put them on you look like you've put on your dad's old jeans to do some decorating? That's because when "boyfriend" clothes are photographed in magazines, stylists do clever things, such as clip them in the back and pin up the hems to make them look a little better.

I was in a popular high-street retailer the other day, one we'll call "Le Shop de Top", and happened to find myself in the near vicinity of the extensive denim section. "Wow, look at those awesome jeans," I mused, admiring a pair of loose-but-cool jeans on disembodied mannequin's legs. I began to wander around the denim section, determined to find a pair of these surely life-changing beauties when I looked up and noticed something intriguing about the jeans on the half-mannequin: on the back, they were tweaked with little bull clips.

Now, if jeans need to be clipped on a mannequin – even half a mannequin – in order to look good, they will sure as hell look a hot mess on any actual human being. Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line is, of course, one of the most famous rules in the world (thank you, The Princess Bride). But only slightly less famous is "Never buy anything if the shop assistants needed to pin it on the mannequin." And, in any matter, Le Shop de Top is now selling something called "girlfriend jeans" which either suggests an unexpected acknowledgement of same-sex relationships from a high-street retailer or, more likely, a realisation that women want something a little more feminine than bullclips from their jeans, and a hasty re-naming was in order.

I've been thinking about this whole boyfriend issue because it so happened that I went shopping last weekend and thus we begin the fascinating story called Hadley Buys a Coat. I'd completely fallen for a particular tweed coat after seeing it featured in the Guardian's Weekend magazine a month or so ago and, having noticed that its retailer was having a 50% off sale, I promptly went off to find the coat I already thought of as "mine". And there it was, in just my size. I tried it on and while I glanced vaguely at how it fitted me, I was really looking at how gorgeous this coat was, so I bought it. When I got home I showed it to a certain person of the opposite sex and he took one look and declared: "What's wrong with you? It's too big." Mortified, I looked in the mirror and conceded that it was a bit big. Distraught, I brought it into the office on Monday to gauge the opinions of my fashion colleagues.

"What's wrong with you? It's perfect!" they all cried. So I looked in the mirror and realised that what I'd inadvertently done was buy a boyfriend coat and, in that regard, it was perfect. It was also too big and, in the world of boyfriend clothes, those two statements are not contradictory.

But perhaps the most interesting lesson to draw from the timeless story that is Hadley Buys a Coat (truly, it will be studied by scholars for centuries) is that boyfriends don't like boyfriend clothes. I think this is what I like most about boyfriend clothes: despite their decidedly unfeminist name, they are not made for male approval. Clearly, not all men are like cliches from Nuts magazine and want women in skintight clothes, but I would wager that most men prefer it when women wear clothes that fit them as opposed to shapeless sacks. I've got nothing against male approval as a side effect but any trend that suggests women should dress primarily for their own pleasure and comfort is a trend to be saluted. So I didn't make a shopping mistake – I made a feminist gesture. Sort of. Sure.

Summer Fashion Trends

Wear a printed dark blue mini skirt under a gray full sleeved top. You can wear checkered sheer leggings underneath this attire and look like a sophisticated high school girl with a willowy figure and a good taste to speak on your behalf and about your fashion sense as well.You can get a dark blue bolero jacket and wear it over a pair of tweed pants. Wear a pair of strappy dirty brown high heels underneath this dress. The beauty of this summer fashion trends dress is that it covers you up completely but the sleek cut of this attire creates an alluring aura around you.

Wear a metallic, preferably gold, sleeveless top over a pair of dirty brown corduroy pants. Wear high heel sandals underneath this attire in the same color as the top.  The metallic top and sandals give a very formal appearance to your attire and makes it an ideal choice for semi-formal evening. Don up this outfit when you want to go out to your boyfriend’s cocktail party the next time.A knee length printed dress that has a diamond shape bodice makes a lovely option for a summer fashion trends outfit. This dress has a sleeveless cut and reveals the creamy complexion of your arms. The cut off the dress also gives you the chance to reveal a pair of sexy legs. Wear metallic sandals with platform heels underneath this attire and look smoking hot!A plaited pencil skirt in three shades of brown worn under a high neck top looks extremely sophisticated. The top also has a sleeveless cut. Hence, the attire is revealing yet keeps men at bay due to some frosty aura it creates around you.

Wear a fawn colored dress that falls to your knees this summer. This dress has a fitted and short bodice that accentuates your figure provocatively. It has elbow sleeves with puffs at the shoulders. Wear black strappy sandals at your feet under this dress.

Follow the summer fashion trends this year with a flair and sophistication. Make men turn their head for a mere sight of you and dazzle them with your blinding beauty and charm. The summer fashion trends this year are not only meant to make you look chic but classy as well.

Fashion Trends 2012

Designers have launched their fresh collection of summer fashion trends. Full sleeved black fitted bodice made of lace over ankle length daffodil yellow skirt has been introduced in the summer fashion trends collection this year.You can wear a spaghetti strap black lace bodice over a bright green silk shirt and look fresh and becoming in the bright hues of the season. A fitted black bolero jacket worn over a white mermaid lace dress looks very alluring to its fit and cut. At the same time the dress completely covers your body thus keeping men at bay and creating an aura of mystery around you.

Fashion trends collection of 2012 this year has showcased a white dress. The skirt of this dress falls to your knees sand a white bolero jacket that is worn over it. The bolero jacket has wide shoulders and elbow sleeves. A white lace blouse is worn under this white bolero jacket. A gold metallic belt is worn around the waist. The touch of the gold metallic belt not only adds some color to the white dress but makes it look like the attire of a regal queen from the Greek era.

Every collection the latest fashion trends showcase a traditional knee length frock for sure. The dress has spaghetti straps and a deep wide square neckline. The skirt of the dress falls in frills about you making you look like a young belle playing about in the garden. Another white dress that falls just above your knees has been showcased in the fashion trends of 2012. This dress has a loose fitting bodice and a straight skirt. A lacquered leather belt encircles your waist in a beautiful fashion and contrasts with the dress beautifully. The dress has elbow sleeves that have been styled in a puffed fashion. Wear black gloves on your hands over this dress to create a nice contrast.

Make sure you wear lots of metallic jewellery over the lovely white dresses showcased in the fashion trends 2012 collection. The hairstyles with all these dresses have a wiry full blown touch added to them. You can wear headbands over this dresses in metallic shades and black color.

Winter Fashion Trends

Wear a white cup sleeves top over a mocha coloured and checkered skirt revealing a pair of sexy legs. Wear high heel stilettos under this attire and look smoking hot in the chill of winters this year. You can also wear a checkered chocolate brown and cream top that has a plaited cut over a fitted pencil skirt in the same shades. A pair of black peep toes would look lovely with it.

You can try a patterned skirt, made of silk which is worn under an off the shoulder top in cream colour. The top is made of the same material. This top has a sleeveless cut and reveals creamy arms. Make sure you wear bronze high heels under this dress and look smoking hot to ward of the bone cutting hill of the season.

Crocheted tops are also all the rage this winter if you are a diehard fan of winter fashion trends. Get some quilted wrap jackets if you are in the mood to look chic yet sophisticated this winter. Crocheted cardigans are also very much in fashion this winter and would make you look like a model walking down the high street.Get a printed jump suit this winter which has cap sleeves and is made of silk that has a slight sheen. IF you are in the mood to show some skin this winter get a halter neck frock that has a frilly skirt around it. The halter neck has dark mocha lining the halter neck. Wear a pair of high heel strappy sandals made of snake’s skin. This snake skin touch on these sandals would look super hot.

Wear a cream coloured bolero jacket over a knee length dress in the same colour. The bolero jacket has a fudge brown coloured neckline and elbow sleeves that gather in wrinkles at the elbow. Wear  a long boots in cream coloured leather underneath this attire and look like a sophisticated damsel walking at the high street.Try on these latest fashion dresses and look classy and hip this winter, make sure you make use of all the crocheted cardigans and mufflers that you have at your place.

Fashion Clothes

Fashion clothes stands for all those outfits that are in line with the latest fashion trends. No woman in this day and age can even think of surviving without having a collection of fashion clothes ion her wardrobe.

If you want to keep it casual then get fashion clothes such as a pair of faded denim jeans worn under a pair of fitted jersey or nylon top that has a leather belt wound around your waist. The leather belt would accentuate your figure in a becoming manner.

Winters are a season for dark and rich colors get fashion clothes such as an ink blue top made of wrinkled nylon with cap sleeves and a deep square neckline. The navy blue top has two pockets in the front that would make you look hot and stunning. A pair of dark blue denim jeans under this navy blue top would look absolutely chic and sexy.

A dark grey evening dress made of wrinkled chiffon is also a great example of fashion clothing and it has a deep V neckline and a sleeveless cut. The dress fits your figure snugly and skims your thighs in a sexy manner making you look sophisticated and alluring. A bronze metallic dress that skims your thighs and hugs your figure snugly is also a good instance of fashion clothes.  You can wear a pair of matching heels under it to look more alluring.

Fitted powder pink dress made of satin with an off the shoulder cut and chiffon frill adoring the covered shoulder is another instance of fashion clothes ideal to be worn at a red carpet event. A woolen sweater that falls to your thighs is a good example of fashion clothes. Wear a pair of black boots and socks under it and look sexy and hip in the chill of winters. You can leave your legs bare or wear sheer stockings depending on your mood and how much sex appeal you want to generate.

Floral designs are a woman’s best friend. Just grab a floral printed frock or top if you want to have a wide assortment of fashion clothes in your wardrobe. You can wear a straw hat over it and a pair of bright colors sandals in high heels or flats at your feet. Wear lots of silver jewellery like bangles or hoops with this dress to get a youthful and becoming look.

Fashion Clothing

Fashion clothing is a necessity in today’s world of style sophistication and glamour. Gone are the days of simplicity and drabness. We all want to adopt fashion clothing to look hip and cool.

Fashion Clothing involves clothing that is up date and hip. You can get fashion clothing for casual as well as formal wear. Fashion Clothing is also available in high street fashion. You can get a black crepe silk top that falls to your thigh. It has a sleeveless cut and a closed collar. You can leave your legs bare under this crepe silk dress and wear a pair of lacquered leather stilettos. Peep toes would make a really good combination with this crushed crepe silk thigh length A-line dress.

Thigh length sky blue dress made of chiffon makes a lovely dress for an evening out with your date. Wear a chestnut pure leather belt around your waist with this sky blue chiffon dress. The top of this dress has thousands of rhinestones sewn into it that give it a beautiful glittery outlook.

You can get severely wrinkled grey pants made of silk cotton and wear them over a pair of platform heels. Designers have experimented this year with fashion clothing. A fitted body con with black and white ruffles all over it is an example. This body con reveals a pair of sexy long legs that can be adorned with simple or lace sheer leggings. You can wear a pair of black strappy sandals underneath them to look smoking hot.

Every woman has the white color in her wardrobe. For fashion clothing you can get one a thigh length mini skirt worn under A line white top with a slight frill at the hem. You can wear a pair of white sexy boots under it which have pointed high heels.

A white long tapered skirt made of flowing cotton is a good option for fashion clothing. You can wear a deep U shape neckline top that is sleeveless and has a straight cut. A knee length coat made of fawn wool is a chic example of fashion clothing especially when you reveal pair sexy legs under it. The coat has gold buttons adorning it and a belt with a gold button encircling your waist. The belt accentuates your waistline in a beautiful manner. Try on these sexy fashion clothing tips and make men ogle at you with desire.

Latest Fashion Trends

Latest fashion trends are showcasing checkered coats and pants in shades of grey, navy blue and maroon. Leather fitted pants in black worn under double breasted coats in shades of grey looks super hot and sexy as per latest fashion trends. Wear black and white minuscule checkered coats over black pants with checkered trimmings. Women this year are wearing men’s boots with laces or really long and fitted wellington boots under skinny leather pants.

Bright coloured pants in shades of yellow and orange are very IN this year. You can wear silk shirts in blues and blacks over them. Checkered coats in red and bright blue are also very in fashion this year.  You can wear high heel strappy sandals if you want to look like a hip woman wearing the latest fashion trends

Over sized fur coats are also very much in fashion this year. You can get them in powder pink. Grey or shades f fawn and black. Sky blue coats with buckles across in chest in black leather worn over a pair of sheer sexy leggings make you look smoking hot like a woman who knows how to follow the latest fashion trends. Electric blue shirts and pants are all the rage this year. Wear them with gold jewellery and other accessories of metallic shades of gold, high heel shoes in gold with electric blue is a sizzling and sexy combination. 

Layer up this fall if you want to follow the latest fashion trends get a bright coloured leather coat and wear it over a woolen polo neck or a suede dress in black. Wear a hot and sexy silk scarf with it or you can go for a woolen scarf if you want to stay cozy. Read chiffon ankle length dress are also quiet in fashion this year. These chiffon frocks have net blouses o that have a closed collar and fitted full sleeves. You can also opt for a topless and sleeveless fitted bodice made of net or lace if you want to look like a siren who follows the latest fashion trends.

Sheer lace and simple leggings are quiet in fashion this year. Make sure you get yourself a pair in fawn, white and black at least.

Fashion Trends

Girls and boys have a great desire to become stylish and want to adopt latest fashion trends. That’s why they opt for fashionable clothes and some of them make advance bookings for designer clothes before they are available in the market. In fact trendy clothes do not last long in the market and are dominated by another trend hence making the buyers crazy. Fashion conscious people are desperate to get the latest items according to fashion trends.

But it is true that fashion trends keep on changing and people try to get new things every time. People who are crazy for fashion keep on searching for attractive and stylish stuff including clothes, hairstyles, jewelry, shoes and other accessories. In reality, the clothes worn by celebrities and TV stars become the attention of public and they want to copy them. This is how a celebrity becomes a trend setter. Many people know what type of clothes will suit them according to their figure and they make themselves more prominent with the trendy clothes. Today the person who is wearing a stylish outfit is considered as fashionable whereas one who is wearing ordinary and simple clothes is called as an outdated person.

If you are the one who like to become trendy and stylish then you need to keep an eye on the changing fashion. In order to make sure that you are wearing right accessories with the dress you must have good sense of styling and fashion. But this problem has been solved with the technology of internet as you can check all the latest fashion trends on a single click. There are several websites that can give you detailed information about latest clothing, jewelry and hairstyle trends and you can choose the right for one for you. You can also get information about various brands and discounts where fashion items are available at cheap rates. If you don’t like to go to shopping at various stores then there is the facility of online shopping as there are many online shopping websites. These websites provide the customers with details of items with images and the prices and deliver them at their doorstep. Many people wish to look fashionable and want to save their money at the same time. For these people there are many discounted options on various branded items. Hence it can be concluded that today fashion is within the reach of everyone.