BI POLAR CHIC: The Fine Art of Androgynous Dressing

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Gotta Marlene Dietrich thing? I mean, don't you love how she swung the femmefatale as well as that distinct masculine style of putting herself in men's trousers? I call this androgynous style or true imagination for cross-dressing of one's image, a knack Marlene Dietrich like Madonna, definately had.

While my husband winces whenever I do the vest and tie routine (looking more like Annie Hall than Marlene) once I'm out and about, women walk up to me in stores and on the street, and applaud my bravado.

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In 1930 Marlene sported top hat, white tie and tails in the film Morocco bravely ushering in one of the most iconic images in film. For those of you corageous enough to try something different on New Years or that very formal soiree, all you need to go a la masculine is:

1. Black tailcoat suit (or a tailcoat and black pants).

2. White tie, shirt, cumberbund, and pocket hankie.

3. Optional white vest or vestcoat

4. Top hat .

Maison Martin Margiela

Wool-blend tuxedo jacket 

$224 - net-a-porter.com

 

$535 (345 GBP) - brownsfashion.com

Black leather oxford shoes. A concealed elastic panel sits at the front. Wooden sole and sculptural heel. Pointed toe. Work androgynous chic with these leather oxford shoes from Alexander Wang. Team with cropped trousers and a crisp shirt this coming season for serious sartorial style.

 Kate Moss posing a la Deitrech

My personal fav for going androg