I Stole 3 Items From My Boyfriend's Closet — and Here's How I Wore Them

Topman Black Lightweight Bomber Jacket ($80)

Woon recently bought the black bomber from Topman and wasn't too eager to part with it when I said I wanted to borrow it. I still haven't returned it and it's been two weeks (oops).

As soon as I slipped the jacket on, the sleeves extended past my hands and the shoulders fit really wide, which was totally expected given this was a men's large. After trying to style it with everything in my closet, from a slip dress to denim shorts, I decided the bomber would look better draped like a cape or poncho. I wore all black to nail that quintessential NYC look, but the monochrome palette also served another purpose: it masked the oversize fit. Black is naturally slimming and the jacket laid perfectly on my shoulders, appearing totally casual.

For those who want to wear their partner's two-sizes-too-big coat? Drape it on for a more stylish take.

Uniqlo Supima Cotton V-Neck Tee ($10)

The easiest item out of the three to style was this supersoft white tee, proving it's a versatile basic for both men and women. Since almost everyone owns one (if you don't, we picked out the best options for you), I figured I'd work this into my wardrobe despite it being a size large.

The main problem was the length. The tee was too long to wear over pants, but too short for the lampshade hack. Since I liked and wanted to emphasize the boyish fit, I paired the shirt with destroyed mom jeans. They were slightly baggier than my skinnies. I tucked in the t-shirt to hide how long it was and just by doing this, the outfit became polished and presentable.

Although I would have been happy just to wear the outfit as it was, I spoke to a friend who occasionally wears her boyfriend's tees. She explained that she usually wears a black leather jacket over the shirt to hide how large it really is. "Well, that's kind of genius," I thought. Instead of a leather piece, I opted for my tan suede moto jacket, which indeed covered up the baggy sleeves. I wore a pair of bow slides for that feminine touch. Pro tip: if you ever want to make your partner's clothes more "girlie," jewelry or shoes is the way to go.

Topman Blue Bleach Wash Stand Collar Denim Shirt ($55)

By now, I had figured out that tucking in any top is the solution to the length problem. That's exactly what I did with Woon's denim shirt. I wore it with my fitted tassel Storets skirt ($98) for a playful feel and my comfy beige heels. Since the sleeves were super long on me, I rolled them up for a tighter fit on my arms. This outfit was definitely one I could easily wear to work without anyone suspecting I was in a men's shirt — not that that's a bad thing, after all.