Sexy Summer Fashion for the Tomboy in You
It’s a good thing tomboy chic is one of the hot looks in 2010! With feminine vintage styles holding down the other end of the fashion spectrum, boyfriend dressing gives women more options. Tomboy chic is as fetching as vintage in its own way. The best tomboy looks are an artful and unexpected duet of masculine and feminine.
There are many ways to express the tomboy look. Some fashionistas will have you believe it’s about looking manly enough to be taken for a guy, while other trendsetters wear one boyish piece and dress it up with all manner of feminine counterparts.
In the end, tomboy dressing is whatever you want it to be. The most appealing looks make a sporty and effortless statement that’s dressed down with an unexpected twist. Diane Keaton captured the height of masculine tomboy chic in the 1977 film “Annie Hall.” Deborah Harry mixed up tomboy, vintage, and punk in the early 80s. But what about today?
Start with a hat. Guy-friendly baseball caps have an eternal tomboy appeal, but you can take things further with a fishing hat — minus the fishing flies! A gender neutral lightweight sock cap that’s not too long is another option. A stocking cap with a sports logo, such as Nike’s, will do the trick. Hats that fit close to the head with small brims in solid colors also add a bit of the tomboy to your look.
Mix up sexy clothes with a boyish topper. An oversize man’s shirt works well over a trim little tank. Paired with ripped jeans or denim cut-offs, you’ll have instant tomboy appeal without sacrificing feminine charm. Don’t carry the oversize look too far; limit it to one piece. A roomy guy’s v-neck pullover in a light knit adds unusual tomboy flavor over a feminine vintage dress and gladiator sandals. Boyfriend jeans are another option, but only if you’re very slim. Wearing them rolled up is a hot look.
Skater girl fashion is an edgy and contemporary expression of tomboy chic. Avril Lavigne immortalized skater girl style in her Sk8ter Boi video and the look is still going strong. Tops take on a rocker glam in close fitting tanks and tees with punk-inspired silkscreens or sequins. Wear them with a simple vest, loosely tied scarf, or man’s tie. A fitted hoodie, baggy low-rider khakis, and a pair of Supra sneakers completes the look.
Create your own version of a hot tomboy look by browsing guys’ and boys’ clothing departments at the mall. Find a few pieces that appeal to you and try them on. If tomboy style is new to you, bring a friend along for feedback and suggestions!
Keep your makeup minimal while in tomboy mode. Focus on one key feature like eyes or lips, but not both. Too much makeup will confuse the effect. Tomboy fashion works really well with long flowing hair. You can dress down to the nines and, with a well-tended mane, you’ll still look every inch a girl.
