Menswear and feminism

Feminism is said to be a set of beliefs and ideas that belong to the broad social and political movement to achieve greater equality for women. As its governing ideology, feminism gives shape and direction to the women's movement and, of course is shaped by it (Fiss 2004). More and more, women are seen in suits and a more tailored look to have a more powerful boss like look.  At this years BAFTA's Angelina Jolie impressed all by wearing a Yves Saint Laurent suit. It is said that Jolie wore her tux with the right balance of femininity and nonchalance. With an open neckline, draped 'dickie bow' sported like a diamond necklace and a sexy pair of patent Saint Laurent escarpins this was never going to be tomboy but smouldering maverick. (Bergin of fashion telegraph)

It is now common practice for retailers to sell unisex clothing with menswear and womenswear side by side with brands like American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch ans superdry selling loungewear suitable for both men and women. 

Harpers bazaar even gives tips in how to wear menswear fashion yet still look like a lady. Tips include how to match a tailored blazer with a skirt, wearing basic white oversized t shirts and wearing high neck knitwear.

Complex says that men are from Mars, women are from venus but style is universal. It goes on to say women just wear things better. Anything. Everything. Women have the genuine intuition for how pieces should fit and what fits them best. It then goes on to explore women who wear menswear inspired fashion and wear it better than men do. Mentioned are Lanie Alabanza and Cara Delevingne who have very different fashion trends but use menswear fashion as a base for their styling. Lanie who is a designer in her own right mixes street style with influences from menswear and womens wear and blends it perfectly into her own unique style. 

Cara Delevingne who is most famous for her high end, luxury modelling career but also has a become a style icon due to her laid back look off the catwalk. Here Cara can be seen an oversized menswear bomber varsity jacket and teams it with denim shorts and chunky heeled boots. She mixes both styles to achieve a comfortable yet stylish look.