Style - Get the Look

It's certai nly not a trend for the faint of heart; on the contrary, this inclination is based on individual tastes, and let's face it: Olivia Palermo has amazing taste. I'm talking about Palermo's appearance in Milan at famed menswear label Ermenegildo Zegna's Fall 2011 runway show. Not one to blend into a crowd, Olivia Palermo wore pants from a previous Zegna collection, combined with clothing from her own closet. The result? Boyish brilliance!

Paired with a simple tank, sherbet-coloured blazer, mismatched clutch and pumps, Olivia Palermo looked every bit the stylish star as she entered the Zegna Fall 2011 show.

The key to wearing menswear successfully, you ask? It's simple, really. Start with the size most similar to your measurements, and work from there. Whether you're styling a men's blazer or borrowed-from-the-boys pants, when you're wearing mens clothing the look shouldn't be totally overt. Rather, your look should beg the question 'Is she or isn't she wearing men's trousers?'

If you're planning to wear men's pants, make like Palermo and cinch them at the waist. You can even fold the bottom cuffs for a capri pant effect.

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