38 | December 2011 | woman this month Fashion Throw out the florals and step away from anything pink. This winter is all about masculine tailoring. Get yourself a good trouser suit, pick up a pair of brogues and stick to a monochrome colour palette. Walk Like a Man The designers have gone wild for androgyny this season. They have done away with the floaty maxi dresses and the feminine tassels and trimmings that adorned the 60s and 70s styles we saw over the summer. Instead we’ve been looking at drain-pipe trousers, boyfriend blazers, high-necked shirts and the odd cane or top hat! The emphasis, it seems, is on masculine tailoring — this isn’t a trend for the scruffy or grungy. Almost every androgynous look had an element of formal wear about it, whether that be in the form of a well cut jacket or a pair of tuxedo trousers. If you like your flats, stay away from the girly ballet pumps. Opt instead for leather loafers or some failsafe brogues. Don’t be afraid to dress up your look with a pair of heels though. The Designers Shoes Celine Donna Karen Christian Louboutin Chloe Tod's Margaret Howell Dorothy Perkins
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