Contrary to popular belief, you don't actually need to have a boyfriend to nail the "boyfriend dressing" trend. The look is essentially about utilizing pieces typically found in the men's section to achieve a borrowed-from-my-boyfriend vibe. Sartorially, the idea is to create a relaxed, oversized, and slightly masculine 'fit as opposed to the usual ultra-feminine aesthetic.
Want to master the art of boyfriend dressing? Take cues from local style stars who've nailed the look down pat!
Filipina Celebrities for “Boyfriend Dressing” Style Inspo
Kathryn Bernardo
A quick glimpse at Kathryn's style evolution and it's clear as day that she's always preferred dressing in laid-back and effortlessly chic outfits. So it comes as no surprise that she would lean towards the boyfriend style, which favors more casual and relaxed silhouettes, such as this blue oversized pinstriped shirt and straight cut jean OOTD.
In this second outfit, she went for a smart-casual look with a dress shirt, black pants, and a black tie. But instead of wearing the usual tailored blazer, she opted for a leather biker jacket. Her dark smokey eyes and disheveled bangs upped things a notch!
Here's a bonus for the Kathniel fans: The couple was spotted in matching printed button-down shirts. Kathryn styled hers with a black denim maxi skirt and a pair of boots, blending just the right amount of masculine and feminine elements to achieve an androgynous look.
Bianca Umali
If you do happen to have a boyfriend, take some cues from Bianca Umali who literally borrows from her beau. The style maven loves to take pieces directly from Ruru Madrid's closet and uses them to create looks that are uniquely hers, like this no-pants look that she's been rocking non-stop.
Here's another OOTD, which she captioned "always in his clothes," alluding that she may have borrowed more pieces from her boyfriend's wardrobe to put together this chic ensemble.
Now we aren't sure if these still happen to be Ruru's clothes, but we're loving this super comfy layered outfit anyway.
Liz and Laureen Uy
Although Laureen doesn't shy away from form-fitting and feminine styles as well, a majority of her outfits tend to be more loose and oversized. Her signature outfit combination tends to be an oversized top, shorts, a pair of chunky shoes, plus a designer arm candy.
She also loves to layer button-down shirts over tight fitting tops, which she'll then pair with either baggy pants or shorts.
Laureen isn't the only Uy who has mastered boyfriend dressing. Her big sister and stylist to the stars, Liz, also has boyfriend dressing down to a T. In the photo below, she effortlessly rocks the trend with a pair of comfy boyfriend jeans, topped off with a light blue sweater, a crisp white overcoat, a baseball hat, and black low heel boots.
Meanwhile, Liz shows us how to rock double denim like a pro, taking the boyfriend dressing game to new heights. She confidently pairs a relaxed denim button-down, flawlessly tucked into wide-legged denim pants, creating a stylish yet relaxed look that screams cool-girl confidence.
Here, she wears loose-fitting denim jeans with a neatly buttoned-up dress shirt, while an oversized leather jacket adds a touch of edgy sophistication. Finished off with cool sunglasses and white sneakers, it's the perfect blend of a relaxed yet stylish OOTD.
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