Vintage Inspirations 2018: He Wore, She Wore

carla rey

VFG Member
In 2018, what woman doesn’t own a pair of jeans or a suit? But there’s nothing new about women wearing menswear-inspired clothing. With such icons as Coco Chanel, Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich, Diane Keaton, Bianca Jagger, and Grace Jones, we have plenty of vintage inspiration!

Menswear-influenced fashion has gripped the runway for years, and you can get the look in vintage made-for-women tailored suits, feminized fedoras, clothes with military swagger, button-down shirts, jeans, loafers, plaid shirts, sculptured shoulders, trench coats, briefcases, foulard scarves…the list goes on. Houndstooth, pinstripes, and district checks are suitable, of course.

You can also literally borrow from the boys with actual vintage menswear that would work for a woman. After all, if the shoe fits...
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Runway image: Calvin Klein Fall/Winter 2017-2018
 
From my sold archives:

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1970s Widelegged pant suit pattern Butterick 3125, by Kenzo

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1940s slacks, blouse and jerkin pattern Simplicity 2337

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1940s safari or military style blouse pattern Ringier 5341


Available in my shop:
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1940s pajamas pattern Advance 3091

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1950s bermuda shorts and blazer jacket pattern Simplicity 1695
 
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