Tuxedo jacket, thrifted. Dress, Forever 21 (via swap). Necktie, Mike’s USNA uniform. Open weave leggings (worn over solid tights), Forever 21. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Bracelet, swap.Last time I wore a tie, it started quite a furor, both in the blog comments and on flickr. In anticipation of wearing a tie again this week, I poked around on the internet for current attitudes about women in ties. Not much has changed; it still isn’t a popular look. According to the ladies on the Purse Forum, if a woman wears a tie, she’s either butch or punk. I’m not sure which adjective I should claim.
I think the tie looks less fussy than a scarf would with that outfit. Simple and black works and the dress is great! I didn't know ties were not hip for ladies. I remember hi junior high I read in the school rule book that all students must be in uniform but they didn't specify a different uniform for the boys and girls. No boys showed up in kilts, but a few of us girls did start wearing neckties.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love the tie! I've been tempted to do one for some time (my man has a huge collection), but haven't been sure how.
ReplyDeleteI used to wear ties in high school all the time (doing sort of a preppy/punk look).
I really like this outfit - it's definitely on the punk side.
I was ambivalent about the last tie outfit, but I love, love, love this one! The red and black are really excellent together. I also think it helps that the tie is skinnier and broken up by the jacket.
ReplyDeleteman..EFF that! i've worn ties on & off since high school & i'm sure i've never been thought of as looking mannish. i think it's a great look for women, plus the way you've worn your tie, it's no less an accessory than like a scarf or a necklace. i usually wear my ties the way some guys do where the tie is the same color as the button down shirt. in fact, now i'm inspired & will probably wear a tie sometime this week. i think you look great...keep doing what you do!
ReplyDeleteI really, really loved the way you wore a tie last time.
ReplyDeletePretty dress. I have a million dresses from Forever 21. They're cute & cheap so what's not to love? Well, that'd be the "hand wash only" tag. Drives me nuts.....
ReplyDeleteI think a woman wearing a tie can carry it off as long as she's not fussed about it. I worked with a lawyer who wore a men's tie with her navy-blue pant suit. The jacket was cut in a very feminine way and she carried the look off well.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're not wearing it in the conventional way so why would anyone make a fuss!
Claim neither, you look too fabulous for punk and too feminine for butch. When done right ties can look great on women. You're doing it right!
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