If boys can do it, girls can do it better

Last spring's boyfriend jean foreshadowed this trend as we all gaped in confused-yet-kind of-intrigued wonder at Katie Holmes' saggy, cuffed pant in the tabloids. Fashion disaster or fashion statement? Eventually, the latter won out, creating a brand new trend in trousers. This fall, the options have expanded from jeans to dress pants. The cut is basically a saggy leg coming to a tapered, tight end at the ankle. Sorry boys skin-hugging pants are out. With this trend, the looser, the better. With flats, this can look a bit sloppy (especially on a shorter person), so try to pair this particular pant with eye-catching heels to feminize it up a bit, and make sure you keep the top simple. A basic tank or tee pretty much does the trick. If you want a more casual vibe, check out Current/Elliot's boyfriend jean for $230. If you want something dressier, they have plenty of trouser-type pants in various slouchy materials at any major department store.

Another trend that goes hand-in-hand with the boyfriend jean is the boyfriend jacket. You know exactly what I'm talking about when you wear your boyfriend's too-big-for-you jacket and it slouches in just the right way that makes you look incredibly chic but you don't want to admit it? 

Well, the boyfriend jacket allows you to recreate this look for yourself - a kind of understated comfiness that is simplistic but still stylish. The most popular jacket is the blazer, but they have plenty of other styles as well. They are all best worn with a slimmer pant since the jacket can tend to be pretty slouchy. 

But clothes aren't the only things getting a makeover—shoes have jumped on board this trend as well with the new brogues. Remember back in elementary school when your mom used to dress you in saddle shoes? The black and white ones? That's basically what a brogue is. It's flat and lace up and basically looks like a guys shoe that a woman would wear. It sounds tasteless but it's actually very cute if you wear them properly, particularly with skinny jeans and a v-neck. They come in all colors (Topshop even has a pair that's half white/half purple), and you can opt for a solid color or get them two-toned. Brogues can cost you though; the leather ones can range up to $500, so unless you're really sure this trend is here to stay, I'd check out H&M, Topshop or Nordstrom's pairs that will cost under $50.

Though many of us may miss the feminine and flirty frocks from spring, the fashion industry seems determined to prove that anything boys can do, girls can do better.