Recently I have been feeling the whole slouchy Olsen/ Hudgens button down boyfriend shirt look- that casual messy je ne sais quoi- that “I rolled out of bed and grabbed what my man wore the night before and am just going to go grab a latte or some super hip of the moment drink before I hit the stores for some inspiration on this lazy Sunday afternoon and I am so cool I may just belt that shirt for my evening cocktails with the ladies” look.
You see what I am trying to say?
I know I am not the only one feeling this look- there are many a female I cross paths with in Montreal who rock the laid back style (sleeves rolled up the the elbows, few buttons undone, maybe paired with a braided belt, possible worn with short shorts or jeans). In any case (I wanted to purchase myself a shirt, slightly oversized which would make it flexible to my outfit modifications and preferably in a light blue prep school color. I also wanted it cheap because paying even $25 for one seemed unreasonable. This is one trend I’ll be done and over with in about 2 weeks.
I checked out Old Navy Women’s section which offered a variety that I found too expensive ($24.50 yikes!) and too fitted (how can I pull off a boyfriend look if the shirt is not baggy??). I was on the brink of giving up when lo and behold the Boy’s (not Men’s) section answered my calling: not only was the shirt that perfect oversized-ness I coveted, but the price was a tad ridiculous- $10 ON SALE! I am not going to lie- it felt a bit odd browsing the section, looking for my size (a large I guess??) and trying it on. But was exactly what I was looking for. Ok, cheesy line to end this posting coming up, wait for it: Sometimes you find exactly what you are looking for in the most unexpected places- awwwwwwww. 
Do you like this shirt? Have you ever bought any clothes from the boy’s/men’s department?
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I do it all the time. But I prefer the real thing.
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I wear the ‘boyfriend shirt’ as well. People have told me in school that i do look like i just got out of my boyfriend’s bed and went off to class.
sunflower / 382 posts
I was a boy once, so yes, I have. Lol.
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Guys’ clothes are so much more comfortable than ours :/
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I do that all the time.
found a great drifit nike shirt for 19.99$
a similar women’s shirt was 24.99$
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I only buy basketball shorts from the young men’s department lol. My ex always lent me his sweatshirts and button down shirts just because haha.
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YES i rock this style all the time. My friends are skeptical but I love it and I think it looks hot on others as well.
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I have bought stuff from the boys/mens department before… when I find super comfy fleece things. But I’ve never perused the male departments for stuff I could wear out of the house/not in bed.
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i would totally buy clothes from the guys’ department.
orchid / 104 posts
Yeah i do.
I wear a uniform in school. So i make it casual with black skinny jeans, a white shirt from the men’s department and the uniformed golden tie haha.
It looks rather cute
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i’ve done it
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haha i wouldn’t mind going to a men’s department haha
magnolia / 1354 posts
I’ve done it
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I borrow my brother’s tees and shirts sometimes, so why not buy a guy shirt for myself?
magnolia / 1030 posts
haha ai know what look you’re trying to get at
i love it and it looks comfyi want one now
sunflower / 331 posts
Most of my clothes are from mens sections. Their clothes are just… nicer. I don’t like how all womens shirts come up to your belly button and the sleeves are an inch long. No thanks.
If I were to buy one of these button downs, it’d probably be plaid. Sorry. I buy into that silly of the moment fad.
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Mmm I like guy clothing..when it’s from a guy. I will probably go raid the guy’s department next time I go shopping again, because I’m always looking for the most comfortable clothing possible.
daisy / 651 posts
@Love_Laugh_Write@xanga - ahaha I know ! I’m sometimes so jealous of guys’ clothing. Everything is made for comfort and it usually always looks good. Lucky. ahaha
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i’ve done it. =)
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@SamiiSaysHaii@xanga - Yeah, seriously. And it’s also a million times easier for them to go shopping, I bet. It’s just like when they have to buy tuxes for special events. All they have to do is get their size, and we have to look through all these different styles, sizes, and colors of dresses. Ridiculous…lol
daisy / 651 posts
@Love_Laugh_Write@xanga - very ahaha I mean, they can wear a plain t-shirt, jeans and sneakers and look good, whereas I’m sure if a girl wore that they would be considered lazy or sloppy ! Usually everything looks good on a guy and everything can go wrong on a girl
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@SamiiSaysHaii@xanga - Hahah I know! I totally agree.
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i lvoeee the boys department lol
hydrangea / 91 posts
That’s why I hate being a girl sometimes. Clothes are overpriced to the max.
But the things I would usually shop for in the boys section would be like sweatpants. =)
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i like guy’s clothing, but that’s why i have a boyfriend (:
& i like my fair share of girly clothes too (:
orchid / 173 posts
Not yet, but some of my friends have raved that they like the straight fitting of boy`s or unisex sweaters, since most of women`s are cinched at the waist. Maybe one day..
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“I rolled out of bed and grabbed what my man wore the night before and am just going to go grab a latte or some super hip of the moment drink before I hit the stores for some inspiration on this lazy Sunday afternoon and I am so cool I may just belt that shirt for my evening cocktails with the ladies”
- i think i’d rather have a man to sleep with and then the morning after grab his shirt for a short walk to the nearest starbucks for a bagel. his shirt. not buy my own shirt from the boys’ department to make it look like it was his. if im going to do it, im going to do it the natural way, not fake it.
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i wear boys clothes all the time. i often get confused for a guy since i have short emo-cut hair and very proportionate facial lines…and i;m skinny and curve-less. i kinda like that though xD
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I’ve been wandering into the Guy’s section since I was younger. My mom always talked about how they make their clothes better and I guess I’ve adopted that way of thinking. Enjoy the shirt
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I think buying from the boys department can sometimes save you a bunch of money depending what’s on sale. Especially with certain type of clothes where cut doesn’t matter that much. At the same time, just buy your cargo shorts or whatever in the girl’s department… otherwise there’s all this weird room in the crotch.
sunflower / 420 posts
I love wearing guy clothes
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White boy V necks from walmart = cheap and awesome.
But thats all I wear from the guy/boy department.
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My friend is small enough to fit into a large from the boy’s side. I’m 5’10″. No chance.
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sometimes I like the look
gotta admit.