keep borrowing them ladies

by Karen Blanchard
7 January 2010

Winter leggings (under jeans): American Apparel. Jeans: Borrowed/taken from the boyfriend. Leather jacket: Zara. Wool polo neck: H&M. Faux fur vest: Forever 21. Fur head band: SAKS (clearance sale). Thermals (not seen). Wool shawl scarf: Vintage/Thrift. Shoes: Jimmy Choo for H&M. Bag: Balenciaga
I had this on during the first couple of days ish into the New Year? Loads of thin layers (and thank God I was in a car that day).
Back in early November, I mentioned here that I wanted these studded shoes. I gave up looking when all sizes tried on were too small (as bloody usual), but on a visit to a random H&M over a month ago, I found ones that fit! (twitter followers will remember the pics). Less conventional brogues like these , my silver ones or this studded pair makes waiting for the perfect vintage Church’s worth it.
ps. Think I’ll find a denim patch to cover the rip on Michael’s left jean leg. It’s a good thing I ‘found’ another pair of his to ‘borrow’ soon ; )
Do any of you actually borrow your boyfriend’s jeans? (or buy men’s jeans?)
Category: American Apparel, Balenciaga, Zara

60 comments

  1. unstoppablestyle says:

    i don’t have a boyfriend, but i DO make it a mission to check the guy sections. and i’d totally wear baggy jeans. if i did have a boyfriend, i’d raid his closet, too. lol love guy style.

  2. fadetoblack says:

    these are great!
    and your right its way to cold! too cold for humans if you ask me!
    bring on the sunshine pls!++

  3. Jihan S. says:

    Love your Balenciaga Giant Part Time!

  4. MissKimmy says:

    i am in love with this outfit and especially the shoe/bag combo!! i have “boyfriend jeans” very similiar to these but they are women’s by AG and i just bought them in a size up so they look extraaa baggy…love it!

    XO Kimmy
    StrawberryStiletto.blogspot.com

  5. Cindy says:

    i have a pair of vintage over sized jeans, but i find my guys jeans don’t do anything for my butt. they certainly don’t look as good as you do in your boy’s jeans. i do have a guy friend who borrows his girlfriend’s jeans and looks amazing in them though.
    i saw a girl in starbucks today wearing those shoes. i didn’t think i liked them when i saw them in store but on you and on her they work.

  6. Phyllis says:

    i loveeee this outfit karen!! the colors all work so well. my bf doesnt wear jeans that are all that baggy and torn… and we dont live in the same area =( but i would if i could!

  7. Adri says:

    I’m totally going to wear leggings/tights under my boyfriends jeans…they are usually my everyday jeans but lately its been so cold.

    your outfit over all if amazing …and i’m loving the balenciaga

  9. Treacle says:

    I used to wear men’s jeans all the time! When I was really unconfident about my body, I wore them to hide my shape.

    Now I just wear them because they’re comfy.

  10. Angela says:

    Great look I love wearing my leggings under my jeans!! Your pictures are so gorgeous. I have those shoes too and they are so wonderful…take care

  11. InnyVinny says:

    I do it all the time. =D

  12. confessions of a marc addict. says:

    yes i do! they’re too big, so i belt them at my waist and wear them almost like a paperbag waist type of a deal.

  13. Alice says:

    I love boys jeans–perfectly baggy and they (for some reason) tend to last longer than any womens/girls jeans i’ve ever owned!

  15. Dylana says:

    Those jeans look amazing on you!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  16. Ernest B. says:

    Such a superb look! It’s sometimes hard to look amazingly put together with a thousand layers on and a huge heavy coat – that’s not the issue here. A+++

    Would love if you stopped by my blog and let me know what you think.
    http://www.anernestpointofview.blogspot.com

  17. JoJo says:

    i love the shoes!
    actually the whole outfit is great.
    x

  18. Astérisque says:

    girl, you look awesome! love the outfit. those flats are amazing!
    X

  21. Stella Mayfair says:

    how in the world did you find these jimmy choos in a size 8? i really salute you, karen! have been to at least 4 different h&m stores here in germany and only found them in tiny sizes. the single size 40 i found was a tad too small. you’re a lucky woman :-))

  22. Mila says:

    Great outfit!Very casual and laidback.Love it! 🙂

  23. Susu Paris Chic says:

    I love the bag… and the careless style!

  24. Laura E. says:

    Yay ! Those shoes !

    Laura E.

  25. Tyler says:

    Leggings under ripped up jeans? Genius, why didn’t I think of that! Great look, love the longer shirt paired with the boyfriends.

  27. chicfaced (Megan) says:

    unfort my husband and i are two *very* different sizes….i wish i could wear em though – they look great on you! comfy and chic!

  30. Jamie says:

    I’m totally with ya! I LOVE peeking through my husband’s clothes. And the best part when I shop for him I keep myself in mind.
    I really like your shoes in this. I got a great pair of Top Shop oxfords when I was in London in October. Probably one of the best cities I’ve ever been to.
    I started a little blog piece too – take a peek when you have a chance.

    http://workyourcloset.blogspot.com

    Happy New Year!!

  34. redheadfashionista says:

    I bought a pair of mens’ jeans from New Look that my boyfriend not only could fit into, but liked so much he bought his own pair!

  35. Camilla says:

    Totally ADORE this look xxx
    Camilla

    RAINBOWPAVINGSTONES.BLOGSPOT.COM

  37. Neekoh says:

    When I first saw these Jimmys, I wasn’t sure how people would pull them off (though I did lust for them!). Now I see and I’m loving it. 🙂 Great job, Karen. Always an inspiration!

  38. lisa @ luxe says:

    love buffalo exchange for used men’s jeans, just bought 2 pair recently, so comfy! you look cute in these pics, the shoes are great!

    xoxo
    -L

  39. Nicola Henni says:

    J’aime vraiment le look!! tres inspiré…

  40. ShoesForDessert says:

    I tried this trend once, and borrowed my boyfriend’s jeans. But then I got upset because we have the same size waist so I never wore them out aha! I may have to try this trend again though, now that you’ve shown a VERY stylish way to wear them in winter

  41. Fashion Chalet says:

    I LOVE YOUR LEATHER JACKET, K!
    damn I need a Zara in my life 😉

    xx

  42. inked says:

    YAY FOR ZARA. 🙂

  43. Anniken Cecilie says:

    I adore your bag! Balenciaga speaks for itself! All of your photos are great, always! Love the fire department detail!

  44. Ramona says:

    You have an amazing fashion sense that keeps me coming back to your blog again and again!Borrowing clothes from the boyf or buying man clothes sounds to me like the sexiest thing ever!
    xoxo
    http://hisforhotcouture.blogspot.com/

  45. Fashion Therapist says:

    WOW! I absolutely LOVE this outfit. I bought a pair of ripped up boyfriend jeans, but returned them because I didn’t know how I would wear them in the dead of winter. You showed me that I could have kept them and now I may have to buy them again just to try this look. Lovesies.

    http://www.fashiontherapist.blogspot.com

  46. Antonia says:

    I’m busy drooling over your Bal to notice anything else!! I love that bag!!!

  47. Julie Chiem says:

    I am sure thinking of borrowing my bf’s jeans now! They look real good on you, and the tights under..fab idea especially during record lows. 🙂

  48. Soooali says:

    Leggings under jeans. You are a genius!

  49. Anonymous says:

    whats your height? your legs look always great…

  50. Anna G says:

    Now, I’m regretting not buying these super comfy boyfriend jeans this past weekend. I don’t have any males around that I could borrow any clothes.

  51. Karen says:

    I KNEW alot of you probably wore mens jeans too. They’re too damn comfortable not to.

    Fadetoblack – agreed!

    Cindy – thanks. From the first time I saw promo pics of these shoes before they were launched, I HAD to have them and MAKE them work lol!

    Jacqueline – as always, thank you : )

    Antonia – LOLOL!!!!!

    Anon – I’m just under 5ft 7

  53. Anonymous says:

    Are the shoes a tight fit? I love them and am also hnting for a size 8 (even though I’ma 9 and they will never fit me!)

  54. Louise says:

    The colour of that bag is so beautiful!

    What is the name of that particular Balenciaga colour?

  55. schneewittchen says:

    looooove this outfit!
    reminds me of MJ, because of the shoes 🙂

  56. Anonymous says:

    Great outfit…I love your Bbag,especially the colour, sandstone 07, I suppose.
    Buon Anno, Roberta.

  57. TiKeDi says:

    I loveee the shoes, it was the only thing I wanted from the collection but unfortunately and as usual the H&M out here was not carrying the collaboration.

  59. mimiloubeau says:

    Hell yeah, and after he sees me in them he doesn’t want to take them back. “you look better in them”

    Anyways enufff about me, this your blog. Dope look MIMISAYZSO!

  60. western jeans says:

    What a nice outfit! There is always something to do with jeans even they are worn out.

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