Meanwhile, my female cousins (around the same age as me) all wore pastel frilly dresses.

I have always been drawn to tailoring and clothing inspired by menswear.

Im not sure why.

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Maybe its because they feel more substantial?

Or because I like the regularity of patterns such as houndstooth and pinstripes versus, say, feminine florals?

Strong women, all.

from left to right tilda swinton then viola davis then victoria beckham

you’re able to wear them for years or even decades.

And now is the perfect time to shop because many of these items are on sale.

A peacoat makes a commanding look with cream trousers and chunkysweaters.

left actress diane keaton in the movie annie hall right actress marlene dietrich in the film morocco

All three look chic with jeans and loafers or flat boots.

Grace Karin Women’s Waistcoat Vest in Blue Pinstripe; Double-Breasted Slim Blazer in Pinstripe Wool Flannel; Karl Lagerfeld Paris Women’s Metallic Pinstripe Pants in Black/Gunmetal

The Cotton Long Trench Coat in Beech; Belted Cotton Twill Field Jacket in Birch Tan; Women’s Classic Lambswool Pea Coat in Navy