menswear trends

We were doing a little digging around in our trove of old Nordstrom catalogs and kept coming across looks that are feeling relevant again today—with a few tweaks. How about a little show and tell?

Welcome to 1994. Bill Clinton was President; Ace of Base was dominating the Billboard charts; Justin Bieber had just entered the world. Meanwhile, on the fashion front, menswear-inspired women’s wear was all the rage.

While the styling is 18 years old (anyone else remember that haircut?), we love this slouchy, denim button-up blouse paired with high-waist, pleated pants—and it’s definitely a combo we’re seeing come back on the streets. Here’s how we’d update it for 2012.

1 — Choose a denim or chambray top with a vintage aesthetic. Make sure it’s a little baggy, and roll up the sleeves for that lived-in look.

2 — Ditch the earrings, button the shirt all the way up and throw on a statement collar necklace.

3 — Keep the shirt tucked in, but lose the belt.

4 — Add some color to your look with vibrant printed heels.

5 — Throw on an oversized masculine watch to keep with the menswear theme.

6 — Add your final touch with a pop of gold on a clutch.