The Fab 40s in Menswear

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This month The Fab 40s bring you their interpretation of menswear. When I saw Geneva’s, from A Pair and a Spare, DIY for an off-the-shoulder dress/top made out of a men’s shirt, I felt a thrill of excitement. Now, I do not have a sewing machine in Hong Kong (I’d like that to changw!), so I went to the expert in my neighborhood: Jilly. I shared with her Geneva’s directions, and she was able to perfectly make what I was after. I didn’t use one of my husband’s shirts; rather I went to our local thrift store in Hong Kong, Me and George. I almost wore this newly style men’s shirt just like Geneva as a dress with brogues for an ultimate menswear take, but then I chose to style my new off-the-shoulder men’s shirt as a top with some skinny white jeans and neutral heels instead.

Guest 40+ Blogger!

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Jennie from A Pocket Full of Polka Dots
The Fab 40s have decided to invite a guest blogger each month. Sheela invited Jennie who writes A Pocket Full of Polka Dots. I love how Jennie interpreted menswear–the pink tie is so sharp!

Some Outfit Details:
Shirt–Worthington
Tie/Sash–NY&Co.
Shorts–NY&Co.
Shoes–Bandolino

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Jane from My Midlife Fashion
Some Outfit Details:
Biker Jacket–Marks & Spencer
Boyfriend Shirt–H&M
Bracelet–Pia Jewellery
Bag–Zara
Jeans–Zara
Shoes–Mango

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Sheela from Sheela Writes
Some Outfit Details:
Shirt–Vintage from Hong Kong
Vest–Forever21
Faux Gold Necktie–Vintage
Mini Skirt with Leggings–Herban Devi
Boots–Bakers
Ring & Cuff–Etsy
Lipstick–TonyMoly Kiss Lover in PK11, Matte Fuchsia

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Dixie from Inside Outer Style
Some Outfit Details:
Vest–3.1 Phillip Lim
Pants–American Eagle Outfitters ( my Tai Chi pants)
Top–Gap
Shoe–Sam Edelman
Sunnies–Ray Ban

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Dawn Lucy from Fashion Should Be Fun
Some Outfit Details:
Vest–H&M
Jeans–Gap
White tee – Old Navy
Cage sandals–Steve Madden
Necklaces–Happiness Boutique & Lucky Brand
Sunnies–Derek Lam (via Ditto Endless Eyewear)

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DIY Off-the-Shoulder

Some Outfit Details:
DIY Top–Thrifted from Me and George and DIY inspired from A Pair and a Spare
Jeans–Zara
Shoes–Mia
Bag–Zara
Earrings–Ben (4th stall on the left) at Jardine Bazaar, Hong Kong
Necklace–market in Shanghai
Lippy–Wet n Wild Mega Last “In the Flesh”

*This Fab 40s post has been linked up to Fab Favorites, Passion4Fashion (twice), Throw Back Thursdays, and #iwillwearwhatilike.

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17 thoughts on “The Fab 40s in Menswear

    1. Hi Alice,

      Thank you!! And oh, I’m so happy I decided to fix my hip. Already, I can totally tell a difference. Of course there is pain post op, but it’s a different kind of pain.

      I’m on the mend! And on my way to your link up!

      Love,

      Ann

  1. Thank you Mary! Oh wow! I just was looking at your site–so classy and chic. And, Mary, you need to do this exact look because you have legs for days! Tweet me when you do it, k?

    Thanks for stopping by. I hope you come again.

    Love,

    Ann

  2. Liyana! Thank you so much for stopping by to say so. I really appreciate it. I hope you end up coming again.

    Also, tweet me once you hack one of your husband’s shirt. I wanna see!

    Love,

    Ann

    1. Shelbee! Not at all. I was inspired by Geneva at A Pair and a Spare. Hey, in this blogging business, we gotta share! Have at it. I just always try to link back when I get the inspo. ;D

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting Shelbee. I really appreciate it!

      Love, Ann

  3. I absolutely love this. If I didn’t have that many wrinkles on my chest, I would do copy this… (Oh and there is this thing … braless? Or a bra without straps? Don’t think so. It would end up around my waist).
    You look fab.
    Great shirt, great styling, great shoes/bag. You can tell I am enthousiastic, can’t you?
    Greetje

    1. Greetje, oh my braless!? Never!! In fact, I’m writing in my pajamas, and I’m wearing a bra! Honey, I just pushed the straps to the side. Easy peasy!! I have a black and nude strapless, but let’s be honest. They barely support. I’m the one who daydreams of having a boob job; I’m just too scared of the recovery and then loss of sensation. Like you Greetje. I’m too honest. I like the foreplay. What can I say!? Heehee! ;P

      Thank you for the compliments Greetje. I think with your skinny mini legs this top would look amazing! Who cares about the wrinkles!

      A x

      1. Hahaha.. you are my kindagirl, my cup of tea. I love your frankness. Not a common thing with people from the USA.nd I agree strapless bras barely support.
        I wouldn’t operate on the girls if I were you. Unless they hurt as in bra straps or back. But indeed you would have loss of sensation. Lots of nerves are being cut.
        Been there, done that. Well facewise, not boobwise. They are still natural.
        And I do mind wrinkles.

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