Dear Hedi Slimane…

Dear Hedi Slimane…

January 25th, 2010 @ 11:12 am by Ms. Stripes
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I spent a few Saturdays ago in the mall shopping for work, which generally involves long lines, slow walkers, heavy bags, and being glared at by pedestrian shoppers as I negotiate the Macy’s elevator with a rolling rack. Yeah, my job is super glamorous! Anyway, on this particular day there was a silver lining to my personal working-on-a-Saturday rain cloud, and of course it was wedding related! I was totally inspired by all the super awesome menswear-inspired women’s wear out in the world! Yup. I’m talking about ladies in suits.

First off you should know that I absolutely love menswear! I love it all—chic tailoring, grey flannel, skinny suits, the perfect sweater, vintage western wear, and the list goes on. You know what I love even more? A woman in perfectly tailored menswear.

HOT! HOT! HOT!

You wanna see what I’m talking about?

Dear Hedi Slimane… : wedding dress Marlene032 Marlene

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Yup. Marlene Dietrich. Classic.

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So fucking rad, right?

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Yves Saint Laurent. 1975. Le Tuxe. Sigh.

You wanna see more contemporary examples? May I recommend…

Boy by Band of Outsiders

How totally cute is a grey short suit? LOVE.

Dear Hedi Slimane… : wedding dress Marisa0212 marisa

More Boy-Tails, anyone?

Dear Hedi Slimane… : wedding dress Boy21 boy2

More Boy-mix and match mayhem.

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Good inspiration for a country-chic affair, yes?

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I’d love to see a bride in a suit (or better yet, the tails!) rock a mini-top hat!

Dear Hedi Slimane… : wedding dress Runway 0211 runway-beauties

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A more sophisticated affair, perhaps?

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Just plain awesome.

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And finally- the WHITE suit. For some reason people always assume one of us is gonna wear one!? I’m not really sure why that is, but if we were gonna go that route I’d want the Demeulemeester!

So are you ready to return your dress yet? More importantly are you prepared to rob a bank in order to afford these beauties? Not so much, huh? So what’s a budget bride gotta do to get a look worthy of Hedi Slimane?

I have to say that brides (who wanna wear a suit) are in luck right now—this stuff is all over the place and with a little creativity I think you can pull together an awesome suit straight off the rack of your local chain store.

Next up - getting a bad-ass suit on a budget OR I never thought I’d be so inspired in Sherman Oaks.

Stay tuned.

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22 Responses to “Dear Hedi Slimane…”

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Miss Pug (message) 3,754 posts, Honey bee

ooh, these are cool. i love how your posts are chock full of pics–so much inspiration!

1/25/10 @ 11:23 am (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,485 posts, Bee Keeper

Menswear is so hot right now! So are you wearing a suit or a dress then?

1/25/10 @ 11:36 am (reply)

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missvintage (message) 571 posts, Busy bee

LOVE your inspiration photos. And I ADORE that Yves pic, so classic.

1/25/10 @ 11:40 am (reply)

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miss_beats (message) 37 posts, Newbee

so…many…awesome…photos THANKS for the pick me up!

1/25/10 @ 11:40 am (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,809 posts, Busy Beekeeper

I had no idea there were so many options! I did see ONE ladies’ tuxedo at the MW when picking out the groom’s tux, though.

1/25/10 @ 11:50 am (reply)

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Miss Pudding (message) 1,183 posts, Bumble bee

I love me a good suit. I have a cream one, although it has a skirt, not pants. I love wearing it…It makes me feel very Jackie-O.

1/25/10 @ 12:04 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

Oooh, I love Band of Outsiders! This is some seriously awesome inspiration. That’s totally Marissa Tomei rocking the tails, right? Love her.

1/25/10 @ 12:17 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

holy fashion post! I love all of this. I want to live in my boyfriend blazer, so I’m very very with you.

And omg, you said the f word! teehee.

1/25/10 @ 12:50 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 3,805 posts, Honey bee

I love well-tailored pant suits (read: NOT mumsy like Hillary!). You have great taste. Can’t wait to see what treasures you uncovered in Sherman Oaks!

1/25/10 @ 12:52 pm (reply)

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Josalyn

I’m actually wearing a suit to my wedding- its a skirt suit, mini skirt suit, totally 80’s!

1/25/10 @ 12:56 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

a well tailored suit does wonders on the body. turns it from hillary’s powersuits to something way more fabulous!

1/25/10 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,140 posts, Sugar bee

That vintage YSL suit is HOT!

1/25/10 @ 1:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

these are kickin’! I always have loved women with balls enough to wear suits!

1/25/10 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Pug: I am a picture whore, what can I say? LOL!@Miss Trail Mix: I am still rocking a dress (or two) and F Stripes is as well (at least for the ceremony)The reception is another story- and another post!
@Josalyn: LOVE! Must see pics!

1/25/10 @ 1:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

Wow, those are some amazing pictures!!! I really want to find a good suit…just to have. I haven’t decided where I would wear it yet - but I REALLY want one!

1/25/10 @ 2:00 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

These are AWESOME! Suits are so amazing, and so fun too pull off cause they’re unexpected!

1/25/10 @ 3:53 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

That YSL is beyond dreamy!

1/25/10 @ 3:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Argyle (message) 2,519 posts, Sugar bee

I LOVE this idea. Suits are so chic and sexy!

1/26/10 @ 1:33 am (reply)

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Miss Buttons (message) 5,056 posts, Bee Keeper

Loving the suits! Menswear inspired clothing is oh so wonderful. I would buy 11,000 jackets if I could afford it…I love jacketssss. Oh, and vests! Darn it, I just like clothes in general….

1/26/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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