Stealing your boyfriend’s blazer is not a crime, since Yves Saint Laurent popularized androgyny in women’s fashion decades ago. Every season,  designers bring us vests, beenie hats, baggy pants, and tuxedo jackets in new shapes and combinations.

This season’s mix of masculinity and feminine sexiness is more funky and edgy than the femme fatale look. Our favorite looks (cropped trousers, sharp shoulders, oversized vests, and long blazers) were delivered to the catwalk by Alexander Wang, Chriz Benz, and  Marc Jacobs.

Alexander Wang, Chris Benz, Jeremy Lang, MaxMara Fall/Winter ’09

Elie Tahari, Karen Walker, Marc Jacobs, Dolce and Gabbana Fall/Winter ’09

Daughters by Obedient Sons, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Ohne Titel, Jens Laugesen Fall/Winter ’09

Gianfranco Ferre, Bruno Pieters, Yohji Yamamoto, Anne Valerie Hash Fall/Winter ’09

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