Masculine Fashion

The feminine-masculine battle has moved on the catwalks. On one side there are the ladylike trends with long romantic dresses or the '50s sexy outfit that exude femininity at its highest level. On the other hand, there is the masculine trend with clearly structured and clean cuts, neutral colors, and clothes that seem to be borrowed from your boyfriend's wardrobe, yet reinterpreted in a feminine way. If you want to know in what pieces to invest, take a look to the fall/winter 2010-2011 feminine vs masculine trends.

Masculine style is still a source of inspiration for big fashion designers. And this season makes no exception. It's time for pants with masculine cut, vests, shirts and jackets. For a more classy outfit don't forget to accessorize everything with ties, bow ties, brooches and derby shoes. The female dandy trend should always remind us of the 18th century aristocracy. Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and Roberto Cavalli took elements belonging to that period and created outfits that express power and strong attitude, as well as femininity and sensuality.

Masculine pieces matched with feminine ones can help you create a bold, provocative, yet sensual style. Using masculine items means reinventing and adapting masculine clothing to the feminine silhouette, without forgetting to add a touch of femininity to the outfit. Playing with contrasts works great whether you are the classic type or the non-conformist one.

Masculine hairstyles are usually made for strong, active and self-confident women who love to take chances and experiment. As a masculine haircut means short hair, it would never flatter a woman who lacks self-confidence and always feels like hiding behind her long hair. Therefore, you should avoid this type of hairstyle if you find yourself in this category as this might not be the best look for you.

Fashion trends change every year, new things being introduced every season so check out the newest masculine inspired trend this fall winter 2010 season so you can inspire yourself.

The John Richmond Spring 2012 collection shown at Milan Fashion Week proposed lots of flirty dresses, printed blouses, elegant gowns, but also masculine-inspired and tough rock looks. The line has a daring vibe, perfect for braver fashionistas.

Masculine touches and a subtle preference for androginous looks? Not at the New York Fashion Week, where femininity is given several interesting and completely covetable interpretrations that can work for various style preferences. The Elie Tahari brand is certainly subscribing to this style tendency and the looks are definitely worth analizing a little deeper.

Stella McCartney mesmerized the audience once again with a relaxed, feminine spring 2012 collection. Presented at Paris Fashion Week, the new line is an impeccable mixture of feminine and masculine, romantic and daring, clean and modern lines. However, even more fascinating were those bold combinations of prints and patterns.

Androgynous women seem to be the inspiration for fashion designers for fall/winter 2010-2011. So, don't throw away your famous trench coat or the military jacket, as they are going to last the next season too. Black office outfits, boyfriend blazers, belts and dark colors are the main elements that can be found in the collections presented on the fashion runways. Still, a touch of femininity and simplicity can be seen in combination with these masculine items.

Prep for the greatest musical events of the season with these fun festival fashion hair accessories. Glam up your look with feathers, beads and gorgeous floral elements.