The Man Repeller. Now, for any of you seasoned blog readers – or bloggers – out there, you may be under the impression that this blog post is about the infamous blogger/website “Man Repeller”. I mean, I hope it is because if it isn’t, it’ll literally be about an outfit that repels men.
Oh, hold on a second… Well, that’s awkward…
Jokes aside, this is a post about an outfit that only a few months ago, I never ever – shall we just add in another ‘ever’ in there for dramatisation? Ever! – thought I’d even like, let alone wear. It’s very tom boy-esque, it’s quite androgynous/masculine* and it was basically born from one too many Pinterest sessions, obsessing over the Blogger x Nike Roshe run trend.
*We all know masculine is a polite way of saying that I look like a geezer bird. Geezer bird chic is in though, right? Oh it is, well that’s great to hear!
So, from the remarks from Dan/my brother/any other man in my family that clearly have no qualms in offending my sartorial choices, this isn’t really what men find that sexy or stylish. Well it’s a good bloody job I dress for Instagram myself then isn’t it…
So, the pinstripe trousers. As much as I always thought they looked incredible on everyone else, I really wasn’t feeling them for me (i.e I had no idea how to style them and don’t need any help on the looking like a bloke front). However, after finding these in Dorothy Perkins a while back and purchasing them for an interview… a love affair with tailored, pin stripe trousers has begun. They’re just so sophisticated and paired with the right look – a nice girly blouse and some pretty heels, the total opposite to what I went for forever a geezer bird – I think they’re so effortlessly chic.
Shirt – ASOS / Trousers – Dorothy Perkins / Slingback Loafers (now half price) – Office / Bag – Zara
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So this brings me to the end of this “Yo, I’m a girl, but sometimes I like to dress up like a 12 year old school boy” post. I’ve actually really enjoyed branching out with my style lately, maybe it’s an age thing – jesus, that’s depressing – or maybe it’s a “screw it, who cares what anyone else thinks thing”… either way, tom boy chic is something that will linger in my wardrobe (and all over my blog/instagram/wherever else I publicly expose myself) for a very long time.
I would love to know what your thoughts are on the androgynous/masculine trend? Are pinstripe trousers for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts 🙂
As always, thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed this post!
Love those trousers! I'm a bit scared of tailored trousers myself but love them on other people! I should probably just bite the bullet and get a pair! Amy x http://www.callmeamy.co.uk
IT's okay, Elle, I like dressing up like a 12 year old school boy too. But, for the record, you look like a really, really, really put-together 12 year old schoolboy (ie no mud stains, food crumbs, etc…) I love a good pair of pinstripe trousers, too, but have em flared, because everyone loves a good pair of flared trouser!
I think you look absolutely fab, and your gorgeous hair and makeup takes away from the tom boy look haha 😉 I love the pin stripe trousers, they'd be great for work and interviews like you said. I need to invest! xx
Hello! This is such a beautiful and classy outfit, I love it because your beautiful cascading golden locks are the perfect accessory for this look. You are stunning!!!! xoxo
I love this trend to be honest. Who cares what men think? Emily Blunt and Cate Blanchett rocked suits for this campaign/advertisement for watches and seriously, they rock a suit better than any dude!
I personally couldn't rock suits and tailored outfits like this because with my hair, I genuinely would look like a dude! But if you have longer hair? It's such a snazzy look.
I know what you mean! Tailoring can often make me feel really masculine but I think you've pulled this outfit off really well and look so Parisian chic <3
I love this kind of oufits, they're so classy but feminine and beautiful at the same time, they show that there's no need to wear skirts or dresses to look feminine! Have a nice day! xx
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I'm not a huge follower of the androgynous trend but I love this outfit! I looks so chic and would be perfect for work x http://cocoamay.blogspot.co.uk
Elle I think you look so so fab! I am an avid supporter of the androgynous trend because it's just bloody amazing! this outfit it totally proof of that – I LOVE it!
I love this look! I don't care if it's masculine, to be honest I always think a slightly androgynous outfit can look really sexy on a woman, and you definitely pull it off! Gorgeous x
I really like this outfit actually, especially the trousers… they are super chic & look comfy too. You seriously can pull off any style no matter what, just gorgeous x
Definitely classy and chic love the look on you, I not one to go for the masculine look either, I Like all things girly and this outfit is no way masculine loving it! http://artadorned.com/
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I really love this outfit! Something about it seems very casual and elegant which I love. So badly want one of those watches too! x http://coffeeatmidnight13.blogspot.co.uk/
I love the title of this post and you really rock those trousers!! Such a funny read but you're so right ….my mum once asked me if I'm going for the butch look when I wore trousers and a shirt but I think you can always add a feminine twist on things with some pearl studs or another delicate piece of jewellery xx
You still look super glam though! I actually love outfits like this, definitely my kind of thing – although the fact I'm usually dressed like a teenage boy is probably the reason why I've been single for so long haha! If I put on a dress my nan will be on the phone like 'I heard you wore a dress yesterday, I'm so pleased!' x
I just came across your blog for the first time this morning, let me just say a few things.
1. Why are we not best friends? 2. Gluten free soul sisters! 3. You're a total smokeshow! 4. I'm about to get myself these exact pants just because of you.
Girl I think you could literally dress in a bin bag and you still wouldn't be a man repeller! You rock this look I wish I could dress like a school boy and look this good!
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Love those trousers! I'm a bit scared of tailored trousers myself but love them on other people! I should probably just bite the bullet and get a pair!
Amy x
http://www.callmeamy.co.uk
Thanks so much Amy, so pleased you liked them!
xx
IT's okay, Elle, I like dressing up like a 12 year old school boy too. But, for the record, you look like a really, really, really put-together 12 year old schoolboy (ie no mud stains, food crumbs, etc…) I love a good pair of pinstripe trousers, too, but have em flared, because everyone loves a good pair of flared trouser!
May | THE MAYDEN
Haha I'm so pleased you do, 12 year old school boy chic for the win! 😉
xx
I think the outfit looks lovely. I adore the trousers. Who cares if its a bit tom boyish!
Ellen
My Blog
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked them!
xx
I think you look absolutely fab, and your gorgeous hair and makeup takes away from the tom boy look haha 😉 I love the pin stripe trousers, they'd be great for work and interviews like you said. I need to invest! xx
Jessie | allthingsbeautiful-x
Thank you beauty, thank god it does 😉
xx
Hello!
This is such a beautiful and classy outfit, I love it because your beautiful cascading golden locks are the perfect accessory for this look. You are stunning!!!!
xoxo
Johanna,
http://www.dreamscolorsandglitter.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Johanna, that's so sweet of you!
xx
I love this trend to be honest. Who cares what men think? Emily Blunt and Cate Blanchett rocked suits for this campaign/advertisement for watches and seriously, they rock a suit better than any dude!
I personally couldn't rock suits and tailored outfits like this because with my hair, I genuinely would look like a dude! But if you have longer hair? It's such a snazzy look.
Kind of in love with those loafers, holy moly.
Meg | A Little Twist Of…
You are so right Meg, they are absolutely babes, if they can rock it then I will 😉
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I think this look rocks on you Elle! The tailoring is spot on and you look like a woman on a mission – dis gal means business yo 😉
Lauren x
Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Beauty
Thanks so much gorgeous girl!
xx
I know what you mean! Tailoring can often make me feel really masculine but I think you've pulled this outfit off really well and look so Parisian chic <3
http://www.abigailalicex.com
Thanks so much Abigail!
xx
Girl, you look fantastic. So classy, chique & very powerful! I'd say, wear similar outfits more often! I genuinely like this look.
Xx Naomi in Wonderland
Ahh thank you so much Naomi, so pleased you like it!
xx
Love this look, especially the trousers but I don't think I'd be able to pull it off myself!
Abigail
http://Www.abigailsworld.co.uk
Ahh I think you'd look fab lovely!
xx
lovely post, i adore your man repelling style here!
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xo,
Jess | wildvagabondss.blogspot.com
Thank you!
xx
I love this kind of oufits, they're so classy but feminine and beautiful at the same time, they show that there's no need to wear skirts or dresses to look feminine!
Have a nice day! xx
selenaponcestyle.blogspot,com.es
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked it!
xx
Gorgeous outfit and photos as always! x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Thank you beauty!!
xx
Ha ha! Love the title of this post 🙂 Gorgeous look… love the trousers, but not sure if I could pull them off
thejewelbeauty.com | A friendly beauty and lifestyle blog
Thanks lovely, so pleased you like them!
xx
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I think the trousers are great. Not only can they make you appear taller, but they are easy to wear!
Omnivogues
Thanks so much Raquel!
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I'm not a huge follower of the androgynous trend but I love this outfit! I looks so chic and would be perfect for work x
http://cocoamay.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks lovely, so pleased you think so!
xx
Elle I think you look so so fab! I am an avid supporter of the androgynous trend because it's just bloody amazing! this outfit it totally proof of that – I LOVE it!
Shot From The Street | Fashion Blog
Ah thank you so much girl, means a lot coming from you!
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I love this look! I don't care if it's masculine, to be honest I always think a slightly androgynous outfit can look really sexy on a woman, and you definitely pull it off! Gorgeous x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
Thanks so much lovely, so glad you think so!
xx
It is not really my style but you really pull that look! Gorgeous photos and gorgeous look as always! x
http://www.elabellaworld.com
Thanks lovely!
xx
I know exactly what you mean, my brothers are the exact same way haha. I love this look, and it suits you well.
http://www.thedutchcountryside.com
Thanks lovely, glad someone can relate 😉
xx
I really like this outfit actually, especially the trousers… they are super chic & look comfy too. You seriously can pull off any style no matter what, just gorgeous x
Beauty with charm
Thanks so much gorgeous girl!
xx
You look so chic! I like a touch of masculine sometimes! The pants are a great find and the loafers are so cute
http://Leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked it!
xx
Definitely classy and chic love the look on you, I not one to go for the masculine look either, I Like all things girly and this outfit is no way masculine loving it!
http://artadorned.com/
Thanks so much, so pleased you liked it!
xx
I really like the pinstripe trousers, great for work and they look very well cut
Suze | LuxuryColumnist
Thank you lovely lady!
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I really like the pinstripe trousers, great for work and they look very well cut
Suze | LuxuryColumnist
I love the whole outfit! You are hilarious by the way! I like the whole androgynous look. It still looks so very feminine. 🙂
Thanks so much Steph!
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You look gorgeous doll! Love this look x
Florals&Smiles
Twitter
Thank you lovely!
xx
Love this look, out of interest I asked my fella what he thought of this masculine style, he loved it so you've got a good man fan now haha
Rosy | sparklesoflight76.blogspot.co.uk
Haha yayyyyy go me hahaa, this had made me laugh so much!
xx
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Thanks so much!
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I love it! It might be tomboyish as you said but the woman is wearing the clothes so you rock it!
Dora
http://www.bangsbang.com
Thanks so much Dora, so glad you like it!
xx
Love this look on you!
http://www.susannahzabelle.com
Thanks so much beauty!
xx
Pretty.
Kiss,
http://www.shoeaholicandmore.com
Thank you!
xx
you look gorgeous! I love the masculine trend when it's worn right and you definitely did a good job with these trousers! xx
daisychainsintherain.wordpress.com
Thank you lovely, so pleased you liked it!
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I really love this outfit! Something about it seems very casual and elegant which I love. So badly want one of those watches too! x http://coffeeatmidnight13.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks so much lovely, so pleased you liked it!
xx
i gotta disagree with the man repeller outfit. you look absolutely gorgeous!
http://www.rebelrebel.co x
Thank you Melissa that really means a lot!
xx
I love this norm core look Elle.
You really rock those shoes!
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Thank you so much lovely!
xx
I love the title of this post and you really rock those trousers!! Such a funny read but you're so right ….my mum once asked me if I'm going for the butch look when I wore trousers and a shirt but I think you can always add a feminine twist on things with some pearl studs or another delicate piece of jewellery xx
http://www.bambinoblushandboho.co.uk
Thanks so much Emma, so pleased you liked the look!
xx
I am so in love with this look! The cut of the trousers is amazing. I also love how the loafers and the bag adds a feminine simple and chic touch! Xx
Alexandra | Glam O’Clock
Thanks so much, so glad you like the look!
xx
You still look super glam though! I actually love outfits like this, definitely my kind of thing – although the fact I'm usually dressed like a teenage boy is probably the reason why I've been single for so long haha! If I put on a dress my nan will be on the phone like 'I heard you wore a dress yesterday, I'm so pleased!' x
Josie’s Journal
Thanks so much lovely. Haha that's brilliant, Nan's are the best aren't they!
Elle
https://www.theellenextdoor.com
xx
I generally shy away from this sort of outfit – but I think you may have persuaded me to give it a go!
CB x
http://thecblife.blogspot.co.uk
Oh yeesh you look incredible! And very stylish! If this is what repels men, I'd happily go around dressed like this!
Musings & More
You look fabulous! In love with those trousers and the loafers are perfection with them! So cute!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Ellie I absolutely love this look on you, what an actual babe!
http://www.ohstyle.uk x
I just came across your blog for the first time this morning, let me just say a few things.
1. Why are we not best friends?
2. Gluten free soul sisters!
3. You're a total smokeshow!
4. I'm about to get myself these exact pants just because of you.
Dead.
Love, Kristyn
Contrast of Effect | IG
Girl I think you could literally dress in a bin bag and you still wouldn't be a man repeller! You rock this look I wish I could dress like a school boy and look this good!
hellomissjordan.com xx
That outfit would be perfect for job interviews.
Rubi | Instagram | The Den | http://www.the-den.blogspot.com
I love this look completely!You rock this look girl! I love your blog!