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Wearing Your Guy’s Clothes

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Key to wearing guy’s clothing? Follow the age old rule of balance. From my experience, most of my boyfriend’s clothes are big, so I pair them with something tighter. While his comfy sweatpants are good for chilling in the dorm, here are some things that can be cute and comfy for wearing to class. Convincing your guy to give up the sweater is the hard part, dressing with it doesn’t have to be. (Disclaimer: I am not planning on pursuing a modeling career. I’m 5’2.)

 

First, a sweatshirt. For days when I don’t feel like dressing up, nothing is more comfortable than a big sweatshirt. In an effort to look semi-presentable, I pair this oversized sweatshirt with leggings and tall boots.

 

Second, a plain white tee. Again, it’s oversized, so I paired it with a leather jacket and tucked it into a circle skirt.

 

Third, graphic tee. Possibly my favorite article of clothing “stolen” from my boyfriend. Some jeans, a chambray shirt, and boots can make this less of a “night after” look.

 

Fourth, a quarter zip pullover. Super comfortable and I paired it with leggings and boot for a fun look.

 

And finally, flannels. Confession I bought this for myself from the men’s store, and I wear it all the time.

 

The key to wearing a guy’s clothing is balance. While the clothes are generally comfy (isn’t that why we “borrow” them indefinitely?), wearing them doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or your figure.

Kelsey Damassa is in her senior year at Boston College, majoring in Communications and English. She is a native of Connecticut and frequents New York City like it is her job. On campus, she is the Campus Correspondent for the Boston College branch of Her Campus. She also teaches group fitness classes at the campus gym (both Spinning and Pump It Up!) and is an avid runner. She has run five half-marathons as well as the Boston Marathon. In her free time, Kelsey loves to bake (cupcakes anyone?), watch Disney movies, exercise, read any kind of novel with a Starbucks latte in hand, and watch endless episodes of "Friends" or "30 Rock."