They say the grass is always greener on the other side… or in this case, the clothes are cooler in the other (men’s) section. Is it just me or do you also think about buying a couple dozen items from the men’s section, especially when you’re shopping for either your boyfriend or your dad? I always came back empty-handed though. And then I had an epiphany – no one has actually ever said that girls can’t shop from the men’s section. There’s no reason for me to stick to the women’s section. Of course, I love dresses and I love the women’s section… but I love floral Cuban shirts and guys’ Bermuda shorts just as much and they don’t have those in my section. So the last time I went to Zara, I bought myself a rad tropical shirt from the guys’ section, which looks hella fine with my linen pants.
And the moral of the story is… buy whatever you want to buy from wherever you want to buy it from! With androgyny and utility fashion being kind of a biggie today, there has never been a better time to start shopping in the men’s section, ladies. And to start you off, here are 7 online buys that made me go ‘oh, man!’. Enjoy!
1. Jump To It
I jump, you jump, we all jump for this jumpsuit. Style this chic Cuban collar baggy number with pumps, cool hoops, and a layered gold neckpiece.
POPxo recommends: Darted Contrast Jumpsuit (Rs 3,490) by Zara
2. Cross It Off
Probably the coolest crossbody bag on the block, this one was a shoo-in for our list. Wear this yellow number with your casual basics and turn it around in a jiffy.
POPxo recommends: 7x Nylon Mesh Crossbody Bag (Rs 1,085) by ASOS
3. Shock Value
Floral with a fluorescent spin, this button-down shirt has my heart! Knot this shocking aqua shirt into a crop top or just wear as it is with loose pyjama style pants and flat mules.
POPxo recommends: Leaf Print Casual Shirt (Rs 1,199) by Koovs
4. Soda Pop
Junk food merch is a mood. Agreed? Wear these Pepsi sliders with a loose shirt, midi skirt, and a backpack for a cool kid vibe all day, every day.
POPxo recommends: Pool Shoes With A Motif (Rs 1,299) by H&M
5. Desi Deal
Indian wear isn’t an exception when it comes to shopping from the men’s section. This slim fit pink kurta features a high-neck and a contrast panel across the front. A perfect match for your linen culottes and kulhapuris, don’t you think?
POPxo recommends: Textured Slim Fit Kurta With Contrast Panel (Rs 720) by Free Hand
6. Say It Like It Is
Who needs therapy when you have this slogan tee to boo the blues away? Do the half-tuck with this tee with mom jeans and platform sliders. P.S. Anyone else get a sudden hit of Word Art nostalgia from the 90s?
POPxo recommends: Organic Cotton Message T-shirt (Rs 1,390) by Mango
7. Stay On Track
Orange is the new black, quite literally. I’m getting total PeeCee vibes from this bright pair of men’s track pants. We’re thinking cropped tank top, these joggers, and some casual sliders to finish, HBU?
POPxo recommends: Zip Pocket Sweatpants (Rs 1,499) by Forever21
