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"Boyfriend" in fashion....

Poodlepet2 — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 02:16:59 GMT

Please don't beat me up over this question, but what exactly does it mean when it comes to fashion? I thought it referred to a masculine cut for a feminine body.

Today while "shopping" on the Net, I saw a few tunics that were labeled "boyfriend"....there was nothing remotely masculine about them in any way....

What does it mean?

Thanks,

Poodlepet2

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chrystaltree — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 02:24:09 GMT

You can't over think these things. I think originally boyfriend, as in jeans and cardigans and blazers, meant they borrowed the styling of men's apparel and cut it to fit a woman's body. It still does mean that but they are also using "boyfriend" for other apparel.

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StraytoStay — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 02:49:18 GMT

Loose fit or bigger.

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makena — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:07:03 GMT

In fashion design, primarily in ready-to-wear lines, boyfriend is any style of women's clothing that was modified from a corresponding men's garment. Examples include boyfriend jackets, boyfriend jeans, and boyfriend blazers, which are often more unisex or looser in appearance and fit than most women's jackets or trousers, though still designed for the female form.

The origin of boyfriend fashion is borrowing and wearing a boyfriend's clothes—his distressed jeans, his band tees, his dress shirts, his blazers, his cardigan. The trend expanded when many brands such as Gap, Forever 21, and H&M began to create boyfriend fashion products or men's-inspired fashion.

The boyfriend blazer has been featured in many of the spring 2010 walks such as Charlotte Ronson, Cynthia Rowley, and Elie Tahari, and the trend continued into 2011. There are two main important ways to wear the look: making it oversized, and rolling up the sleeves. The boyfriend trend is all about wearing clothes that look a size too big for the wearer. It is recommended to only go up one size. It balances it out while implying that the sleeves would be too long for the wearer's arms. The boyfriend blazer comes in many different shades, ranging from classic hues of black and gray to whites, pinks, and neons. They are very versatile because they can be worn with a cocktail dress, a skirt and blouse, or even leggings.

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StraytoStay — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:27:12 GMT

Giuliana Rancic's boyfriend cardigan doesn't look like anything any of my boyfriends would have worn though! Ha ha

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GCR18 — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 04:03:32 GMT

I always took it to mean loose fitting.

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Poodlepet2 — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:54:55 GMT

Thank you all for the explanations. I had an idea of what it meant....but when I saw these lacy ruffled tunics labeled "boyfriend" I wondered if I was missing something.

Thanks,

Poodlepet2

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:22:00 GMT

Back in the 80s/90s ... it was fairlly common around here to buy men's sports jackets from thrift shops and wear with button front shirts and jeans.

They were fab for casual wear. I had quite a collection.

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SahmIam — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:25:10 GMT

Oversized for you; you're wearing your "boyfriends" shirt, cardigan, jacket, pants, etc.

To me, it just means it's cut longer in the length and arms and a bit wider in the shoulders. Being tall, I look for this term in some womens' clothing.

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ROMARY — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 17:15:22 GMT

Ever so slightly loose fit. Earlier last week, Host Amy was wearing D&Co. light blue wash, boyfriend, ever-so-slightly distressed jeans, rolled up a tiny bit. On Inspired Style show, I believe, but not sure. They were very flattering and comfortable. I like that look. Take a look at those D&Co. very slightly distressed jeans.

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SaRina — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 17:41:10 GMT

To me, the term refers to an article of clothing your boyfriend would wear, but it's been altered a bit in cut and feminine details so that it suits a woman better.

I can't imagine that a "lacy ruffled tunic" or any kind of tunic would be labeled as a "boyfriend tunic". I think it was an error.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 22:19:46 GMT

@StraytoStay wrote:
Giuliana Rancic's boyfriend cardigan doesn't look like anything any of my boyfriends would have worn though! Ha ha

That's what happened with the term "boyfriend" apparel. It started out meaning something and now it's just a word. It often doesn't mean anything to a particular garment.

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ROMARY — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 22:55:27 GMT

The jeans I was talking about: A279891 ............ 'Studio by Denim and Company Distressed 5 pocket Denim Jeans'. There's a video of host Amy Stran wearing them. These jeans are what (in my mind) I'd call 'Boyfriend'. But, that's just my opinion, of course. And I've been known to change my mind..........

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ECBG — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:15:13 GMT

Read "Boyfriend" to mean a little loose", yet still appealing!

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Katcat1 — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 02:47:36 GMT

I always thought it meant a little boyish. Like shoes that tie up, longer sweaters that button up the front and ladies wearing ties in different ways.

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Nonametoday — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 15:06:32 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
I always took it to mean loose fitting.

Well, I recently purchased a form fitting blazer with the rolled-up sleeves sewn in and it was called boyfriend. I think the only thing that said "boyfriend" was the gathering of the sleeves to make it appear as tough they were rolled up.

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ROMARY — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:29:42 GMT

Speaking of 'ties', (and as I've often said), when I worked in offices, I received many compliments whenever I wore 'Boyfriend' style outfits. Some with a tie, loosly tied over a crisp white or pastel shirt, under a blazer. Keep in mind that I told everyone ahead of time (in a joking way) that I appreciate compliments and didn't consider them 'harrassment', etc. I truly enjoyed office work with nice, friendly, (but not too friendly, lol) people. Sort of 'family' environment. (Again: But not too 'family', lol).

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goldensrbest — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:20:38 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
Back in the 80s/90s ... it was fairlly common around here to buy men's sports jackets from thrift shops and wear with button front shirts and jeans.

They were fab for casual wear. I had quite a collection.

Yes,and i just loved that look,wasn't it diane kenton that had that look?

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ECBG — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:22:44 GMT

@NameAlreadyTaken wrote:
@GCR18 wrote:
I always took it to mean loose fitting.
Well, I recently purchased a form fitting blazer with the rolled-up sleeves sewn in and it was called boyfriend. I think the only thing that said "boyfriend" was the gathering of the sleeves to make it appear as tough they were rolled up.

@Nonametoday,Talbots has exactly what you're speaking of.

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ladyroxanne — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:45:11 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
You can't over think these things. I think originally boyfriend, as in jeans and cardigans and blazers, meant they borrowed the styling of men's apparel and cut it to fit a woman's body. It still does mean that but they are also using "boyfriend" for other apparel.

as long as it's not our undies!