Dandy style: when women wear the trousers
"A woman in trousers has legs she cannot show off!" This sentence, attributed to Louis the Pious of France, illustrates the male world's incomprehension and disapproval of the fashion revolution of the female garment. In the past, no one would have thought it possible that a woman who loved to wear trousers would have men at her feet - until Marlene Dietrich. She helped herself abundantly and gladly to men's fashion, wore loosely cut trouser suits, berets, masculine low shoes and thus coined a new form of the dandy look.
"To this day, the dandy look is considered the epitome of charm and sophistication. Elegant and extravagant at the same time, the dandy style is suitable for everyday work as well as for classy evening events. What is needed is one piece on which to base the outfit. During the day, this can be a slim-fit pinstripe suit or a pair of pleated trousers, which we wear with an elegant shirt or a fine silk blouse. In the evening, small, extravagant details come into play. Narrow ties, elegant bows and beautiful art deco jewellery spice up the outfit and round off the dandy look perfectly.
The dandy lace-up: a stylish appearance
If you're more into a subtle dandy style, you can help yourself to the masculine-inspired shoe trend. Brogues, Budapesters or Oxfords have undergone a real feminisation and have arrived in the women's wardrobe in a slimmer and more elegant way. You can combine the dandy shoes with the typical black and white clothing choice or with jeans in a used look. Quickly draw a dark eyeliner and conjure up mad eyelashes: ready is the feminine version of the dandy look.
