Androgynous style: how to wear it well?
Having always existed in the fashion world thanks to designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier or the Irishman JW Anderson, the androgynous style has been all the rage in recent years. Masculine-feminine or unisex, today let’s zoom in on this elegant and versatile style.
What is an androgynous style?
It’s all in the meaning of this word composed of “Andros” and “gynè” which mean respectively man and woman, quite simply. So the androgynous style is a mixture of the masculine and feminine genders.
This style is very popular with women who do not hesitate to borrow certain pieces from their boyfriend’s wardrobe. Moreover, the boyfriend jeans trend is very representative of the androgynous style.
For men, it will not be a question of taking their girlfriend’s dress, but rather of adopting unisex clothes and accessories that mix genres in order to bring to the outfit that essential and subtle feminine touch.
Moreover, androgyny is a global movement that affects many areas in addition to clothing. This is particularly true with the fame of androgynous characters like Conchita Wurst
What does an androgynous man’s wardrobe look like?
The androgynous style includes tight-fitting outfits and to do this, a few pieces are essential. This is particularly the case with slim jeans that can be worn for many occasions. The blazer is also a must-have and you can have them in several colors to adapt according to the look of the day. In shoes, you should not miss out on derbies, the perfect masculine-feminine models.
The androgynous style is also expressed through colors, especially black, and more feminine shades like pink and neon yellow. Also play with the material because anything leather, suede, or silk is perfectly suited to this style.
You should know that the androgynous look is undeniably rock, hence a certain dominance of black. But to this are added other details like the studs that can be found on slim pants, on accessories, in jewelry, on shoes, etc.
Where to find inspiration?
The Internet is the best platform to find inspiration if you are still hesitant to adopt this look. Between the men’s fashion blogs that flourish on the web and photo social networks like Pinterest and Instagram, the choice is as wide as it is varied. Finding the right androgynous look for every day or for a special occasion then becomes child’s play.
Why not also take inspiration from celebrities, especially singers who have this style of dress? Young, old, actor, singer…the choice is very wide:
- David Bowie
- Pete Doherty
- Jared Leto
- Michael Jackson
- Jaden Smith (son of Will Smith)
- Alexander Wang (American fashion designer)
- Etc.
The androgynous style can be seen as a fashion among many others, but you have to choose the different pieces to wear together so that the look is perfect. And in reality, much more than a clothing style, androgyny is an art of living in its own right. It allows, among other things, men with a thin look to better assume themselves whereas before they tried by all means to inflate their muscles or to appear thicker with baggy clothes.
