Tomboy Chic

“It’s OK to borrow from the boys.”

Being called a tomboy wasn’t always something that one strived for in a fashion sense. In high school, most females dressed more relaxed for the purpose of comfort and were labeled “tomboys” for wearing masculine attire such as baggy t-shirts, sweatpants and sneakers. Some even thought rolling out of your boyfriend’s bed and tossing on some of his clothes to run to the coffee shop real quick was dressing up (or down) like a tomboy. But that is nowhere near the case with this style that fused laid-back with hip.

Today, many designers have recently shifted to a tomboy inspired fashion. The best part about it is you don’t have to actually be a tomboy to dress like one. The tomboy style is effortless dressing with a cool, menswear inspired twist for women. Whether you are interested in going for a more laid back boy-meets-girl style or a dressed up dapper gentlewoman’s look, nothing is limited when achieving the comfy-cute look by edging out the style with accessories like costume jewelry, a petite handbag/satchel, hats/caps or dainty shoes/sneakers.

The key to pulling off the style is to just add a touch of femininity to balance out the boyishness of the look. And thankfully, the style has definitely become more flexible and playful than when it was conceived in the 1500s. Whether you are a tomboy at heart or trying your hand at one of this season’s biggest trends, the tomboy fashion has adapted more into its own identity versus women actually wearing men’s physical clothing. From button-up shirts and oxford shoes to boyfriend jeans and baseball caps, the tomboy chic has influenced many street styles seen today.