Brooklyn Decker comes out on top in the season’s sharpest menswear-inspired look in Elle’s January 2010 pictorial: Brooklyn Heights (pg. 148 – 155). I thought it was an awesome feature to share with you boyfriend fashion fans, however there’s one small issue - the big cost. Here at MyBFCloset, our middle name is Thrifty, so the big cost after each item of each outfit is something we don’t applaud. Take a look:
Cashmere-and-merino-wool-blend jacket, Ralph Lauren,$2,198.
Vest, Ralph Lauren, $1,098.
Pants, Ralph Lauren, $998.
Cotton shirt, DSquared2, $570.
Tie, Brooks Brothers, $75.
Vintage Oxford, Church’s, price upon request.
Total cost of outfit = $4,939+
Wool gabardine trench coat, Celine, $2,650.
Silk crepe de chine top, Celine, $870.
Silk crepe de chine trousers, Celine, $1,550.
Leather belt, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere, $195.
Leather bag, Gucci, $1,550.
Leather ankle boots, Max Mara $795.
Total cost of outfit = $7,610
Virgin wool jacket, Elie Tahari, $398.
Vest, Elie Tahari, $198.
Pants, Elie Tahari, $228.
Felt hat, Burberry, $295
Lambskin bag, Chanel, $1995
Total cost of outfit = $3,114
Flannel tuxedo jacket, Tommy Hilfiger, $298.
Trousers, Tommy Hilfiger, $228.
Lame Bow Blouse, Tommy Hilfiger, $298.
Hat, Chanel, $895.
Silk pocket square, J. Press, $18.
Satin-detailed clutch, Roger Vivier, $1,595
Stainless steel watch with leather band, Timex, $80
Printed leather pumps, Yves Saint Laurent, $795.
Total cost of outfit = $4,207
Tweed boyfriend jacket, Burberry Prorsum, $1,495.
Tweed trousers, Burberry Prorsum, $750.
Men’s cotten shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren, $155.
Leather duffel bag, Bally, $1,195.
Suspenders, Brooks Brothers, $88
Total cost of outfit = $3,683
Yes, that is extremely sexy, sharp, & totally not worth THAT much. Hmmm, it might just be cheaper to own a boyfriend. Then you can deviously own his closet for FREE, rather than purchasing only 5 outfits for about $23,553+. Don’t cha think? Make sure you pick a boyfriend with a magnificent closet. But of course you have other options, like raiding your pop’s closet, your brother’s closet & the thrift stores.
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I always did find this look sexy even when I was growing up in the 80’s and early 90’s. I even remember a story on Archie’s digest where Veronica Lodge was “raving” this look. The big difference now from then is that a lot of the men suits are more slim fitted so a woman can rock their boyfriend’s suit and show their figure. The greatest and latest achievement in fashion in my opinion is how they made wingtip leather shoes look sexy on women by changing the contour to fit perfectly on woman’s feet.
Great post as always!
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