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Borrowed from the Boys with ‘Style Not Age’

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Monday, 29 March 2021 / Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

Borrowed from the Boys with ‘Style Not Age’

‘Borrowed from The Boys’ is Emma’s prompt for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ group. It is true that we have adopted many items of men’s clothing as our own, over the years. Trousers are the most obvious item, I suppose.

POTTED HISTORY OF PANTS

When you look back at women’s fashion through the centuries it was very restrictive. Generally, what men wore was more comfortable and allowed for ease of movement.

During World War I, civilian women who took over jobs traditionally held by men wore pants. And in WW2, civilian and military women wore them both for work and socially.

In the 1950s, there were Hollywood stars such as Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich who defied the fashion rules and wore pants/trousers and tuxedo suits.

But it wasn’t until the 1960s, helped along by The Women’s Rights Movement, that more women began to wear trousers.

However, in certain workplaces, it was still frowned upon. I started teaching in 1978 and women teachers in my school were not allowed wear trousers for several more years. They were not considered ‘suitable’!

MY OUTFIT

I shopped my wardrobe for most of this. The wide trousers from Paul Costello at Dunnes Stores are a firm favourite. And my patterned cotton shirt from The Bias Cut online boutique has been seen previously in a ‘Style Not Age’ challenge.

Borrowed from the Boys Hilda

Have any of you bought into the vest trend? Mine is new from Mango. But they are everywhere on the High Street.

Of course. the knitted, sleeveless jumper/tank top/vest/slip-over is also borrowed from the boys. It is handy for extra warmth and to cover gaping buttons.

Hilda Borrowed from the Boys

Finally, I teamed the outfit with my crossbody bag (ancient) and my Adidas trainers and topped it off with Graham’s Fedora from Wallaroo.

Wallaroo Hat

Truly borrowed from the boys. And he will just have to share it in future!

MY FRIENDS

Anna Borrowed from the Boys

Anna’s blue trouser suit (originally for a man) was a find in a second-hand shop. I love the feminine touches of ruffles and pretty trainers. Pop over to annasislandstyle to find out more.

Emma Borrowed from the Boys

Emma’s stylish man’s jacket (Devil’s Advocate) is from TK Maxx. And what a beauty it is. Loving the satchel and hat also. See more on style-splash.

Jacqui Borrowed from the Boys

Jacqui also went for a trousers and jacket and borrowed her T-shirt from her son. Love the pink trainers to soften the look. You can find out more on mummabstylish.

Gail Borrowed from the boys

And over on Is This Mutton, you can see Gail looking rather dandyish in her lilac tones. Her tie is borrowed from her husband and he wore it the day they got married.

I love our monthly virtual get-togethers and it certainly helps me to get out of my leggings and lounge wear. We are all suffering from lockdown fatigue here in Ireland and are possibly facing into another six weeks (at least) of heavy restrictions.

I hope you are doing ok, wherever you are. Stay safe.

Hilda

 

 

 

Tagged under: annasislandstyle, borrowed from the boys, collaboration, isthismutton, March Style Not Age, mummabstylish, style not age, the bias cut, thestylesplash, trousers, wallaroo hats

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18 Comments to “ Borrowed from the Boys with ‘Style Not Age’”

  1. Suzy says :Reply
    March 29, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Such a gorgeous outfit, Hilda! I’ve long been a fan of wide-legged trousers so I swooned when I saw your look.
    I was quite shocked to read that it was still frowned upon to wear trousers in your workplace in the late seventies. I can’t even imagine what that must’ve been like.
    Hugs
    Suzy xx
    P.S Today is the Fab40s theme too. Ours is ‘birds of a feather’, I hope you’ll nip over to have a look!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 29, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Suzy. I certainly will pop over now and thanks for reading. x

  2. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    March 29, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Great challenge completed again, wow I love this whole look Hilda. I’m a big fan of palazzo style trousers and need to add more into my collection. Jacqui x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 29, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      They are my absolute favourites. I just love the cut and wish I had another pair like them.

  3. Nancy says :Reply
    March 29, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    What fun theme! And a lovely trouser story! Your trousers, btw, are amazing!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 29, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks Nancy. I love them. xxx

  4. jodie filogomo says :Reply
    March 30, 2021 at 3:21 am

    I love that you borrowed the hat!! I do that all the time with Rob’s hats. It is amazing looking back at history how women didn’t always wear pants/trousers. I’m so glad we have options now.
    OOXX
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 30, 2021 at 9:12 am

      Me too Jodie. I wonder what will be in fashion in another 100 years?

  5. Rena says :Reply
    March 30, 2021 at 4:07 am

    Fabulous interpretation of the theme. Your use of a vest with wide-leg trousers brings modern touches to your outfit that makes it fresh and fun.

    Rena
    http://www.finewhateverblog.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 30, 2021 at 9:13 am

      That is so kind Rena. I love the trousers, but never styled them like that before. Our monthly collabs make me experiment.

  6. Emma Peach says :Reply
    March 30, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    I love those wide leg trousers! The knitted vest is fabulous too. Such a great outfit!

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 30, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks Emma..really enjoyed it…

  7. Celyn says :Reply
    March 31, 2021 at 9:49 am

    You look great! I LOVE your pants!

    Life is a Shoe

  8. ROBIN L LAMONTE says :Reply
    March 31, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    I love a little history lesson while enjoying your outfit today!
    Fabulous wide-leg pants!!
    I forgot that pants were not suitable in the workplace in the ’60s!
    I love that you borrowed GG’s hat! You look very stylish in it!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 31, 2021 at 8:00 pm

      Ah thanks Robin. You are so sweet. xx

  9. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    March 31, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    Oh my goodness, how I love every single item of this glorious outfit of yours Hilda. The trousers make me swoon, both because of the shape and the beautiful apricot hue!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 31, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Anna. I love the trousers too.

  10. mireille says :Reply
    April 2, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    The pants remind me of a couple pairs of mine. I usually wear them as soon as it warms up.
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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