Yesterday my friend Steph mentioned the new book Tomboy Style to me. The blog of the same name breaks tomboy style into seven basic archetypes: the sophisticate, the prep, the naturalist, the rebel, the girl next door, the jock, and the adventuress. I've never considered myself a tomboy by any stretch of the imagination (although I guess I basically was all throughout middle school, sartorially, at least--but we don't like to think about those years), but the idea of tomboy style has definitely appealed to me of late (I think, stylewise, I'm most drawn toward tomboy prep and travel style [clothes that work while exploring foreign lands--which I equate with the adventuress]). This outfit is a perfect example of why it just doesn't quite work. I'm short, but I'm not waif-like. Oversized shirts just make me look... oversized. Flats make me look... flat. I suppose it's nothing a classic trench can't improve upon, but still. I'm just never going to be a Francoise Hardy.
(shirt: land's end, thrifted; scarf: thrifted; jeans: pacsun; moccasins: minnetonka; trench: h&m)
I'm determined to find ways to make the look work for me... so basically, what I've always done in the past (add short skirt and heels). What do you think of tomboy style? Which archetype do you most identify with?
I've been super lazy lately, and I'm not really sure why. Maybe it's the gloomy weather inspiring hibernation, but I've basically just spend the past few evenings watching marathon episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress" and wishing that I worked in a bridal salon (how fun would that be??) or designed dresses. I did experience a small burst of inspiration a couple of days ago and started working on my ice cream dress, and made a small collage, but that's about it. I am definitely looking forward to the weekend, for some serious rest and rejuvenation. And I want K to be finished with the semester so we can hang out again.
I'm determined to find ways to make the look work for me... so basically, what I've always done in the past (add short skirt and heels). What do you think of tomboy style? Which archetype do you most identify with?
I've been super lazy lately, and I'm not really sure why. Maybe it's the gloomy weather inspiring hibernation, but I've basically just spend the past few evenings watching marathon episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress" and wishing that I worked in a bridal salon (how fun would that be??) or designed dresses. I did experience a small burst of inspiration a couple of days ago and started working on my ice cream dress, and made a small collage, but that's about it. I am definitely looking forward to the weekend, for some serious rest and rejuvenation. And I want K to be finished with the semester so we can hang out again.
I hear what you're saying about the tomboy looks...I fall into the short and not waif-like category as well. However, I disagree that it doesn't look right on you! I definitely think it looks adorable.
ReplyDeleteI tend to gravitate more towards tomboy looks since that's what I'm comfortable in, but I do think short skirts and high heels are more flattering to me. Ah well. Can't win them all.
I love the tomboy style blog and I'm looking forward to getting the book. So I will have to wait and see which one I identify most with. I do tend to gravitate towards tomboy looks, as my constant wearing of dessert boots attests to, but I wouldn't consider myself a tomboy. Also I think this look works really well for you. I don't know why you'd think otherwise! I really like the moccasins. I like to make mood boards and such when I'm experiencing a lack of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteoh whatever, you look adorable!
ReplyDeletei have to say, i think of this as less "tomboy" and more "how i dress every day of my life."
I know what you mean... I'm not even short and I can't do it. I had a friend all through teenage-dom who looked amazing in tomboy style (or anything else) and I always tried to emulate and just came out looking normal. I think that's why I hate this "basic closet" concept.
ReplyDeleteI think you are totally pulling this look off. I think proper 'tom boy' looks can be hard because they tend to me much simpler than very girly looks. And when your outfit is simpler you need to have pieces with great fit that are tailored for your body, and are the 'perfect' complimentary colors for your skin tone. Rather than depending on the shape & pattern of a dress to pull most of the 'interesting outfit' weight.
ReplyDeletethis is so cute on you! a striped shirt is definitely next on my list of things to buy. it's so classic and simply chic. I think you look great!
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I think you look great in this! The striped top is really cute and so are your little moccasin flats. It looks flattering to me!
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