5 pieces you should steal from your boyfriend’s closet
For those of us who have older sisters, we know the benefits of having a second wardrobe to shop from when we can’t find anything to wear. So now that we’re all grown up, and settling in with our SOs, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to eye his side of the closet when we’re stuck in a style rut.
From crisp oxford shirts to oversized hoodies, many of today’s trends hardly feel gender exclusive to begin with—so is it really such a stretch to reach for his clothes when we’re getting dressed in the morning? We don’t think so.
Consider your boyfriend’s closet an untapped resource of sartorial possibilities and expand your wardrobe when you start stealing these five pieces.
And, for those who want the look but not the guy (fair enough), don’t worry: we have also rounded up the trendiest pieces to shop the trend without the commitment.
An oversized shirt—button down, denim, Oxford, and even Hawaiian—like one of those hanging in your BF’s closet, is an easy way to get in on many shirt trends of the moment. A double denim look is always super chic for spring.
-46%
HUGO BOSS
Mens H-liam-kent-e-c1-243 Navy - Blue - Size X-Large
£70.00
£129.00
Secret Sales
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Blue Denim Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt
£32.00
£55.00
FatFace
-40%
C.P. Company
4.75 OZ SS CHAMBRAY SHIRT Size: M, colour: INDIGO Blue
£132.00
£220.00
Circle Fashion
-40%
Tommy Hilfiger
Performance Relaxed Fit Air Dot Shirt Black
£66.00
£110.00
Tommy Hilfiger
Who can afford one of those designer sweatshirts? Not us. But we’re willing to bet your boyfriend’s got a well-worn hoodie in the back of his closet that would look just as cute with your straight-leg jeans.
Duke + Dexter
Duke + Dexter, Mens Pin Up Washed Black Hoodie, Size XXL
£160.00
Duke + Dexter
-41%
Fat Face
FatFace Brooke Jade Green Overhead Cut and Sew Hoodie
£35.00
£59.00
FatFace
-28%
Ralph Lauren
Mens Fleece Logo Hoodie - Navy - Size: 44 Blue
£126.00
£175.00
lovethesales
-37%
Fat Face
FatFace Trescowe Blue/Navy Stripe Hoodie
£38.00
£60.00
FatFace
Baggy jeans are still all the rage, and the best place to shop for the “boyfriend jeans” trend is straight from the source. Style his jeans with a belt for the perfect oversized and effortless look.
Oliver Brown
Sanded Cotton Jeans - Olive
£115.00
Oliver Brown
-31%
Siksilk
Slim Fit Jeans Washed Black 32
£31.00
£45.00
SikSilk
-67%
Dsquared2
Mens Dsquared2 One Life One Planet Cool Guy Jeans in Black - Size: 38W 54
£175.50
£525.00
lovethesales
-54%
Emporio Armani
Mens Jeans - Blue - Size 31 (Waist)
£110.90
£240.68
Secret Sales
4. Graphic and vintage tees
If there’s one thing boys like, it’s graphic tees; in addition to that, he’s probably racked up a lot of t-shirts from clubs and sports teams over the years. So instead of dropping extra dollars to score a t-shirt with a vintage wash, raid your BF’s drawers for his authentically broken-in tees.
Duke + Dexter
Duke + Dexter, Mens DR Sponsors Washed Black Mono T-Shirt, Size XXL
£85.00
Duke + Dexter
-69%
Off-white
Mens Shred Skate T - White/Multi - Size: 36
£105.00
£335.00
lovethesales
-69%
Off-white
Mens Off White Crew Neck Long Sleeve Jersey T-Shirt in White-Black - Size X-Large
£144.00
£460.00
Secret Sales
5. Knitted sweaters
From quality cable knit sweaters to cashmere crewnecks, you know he gets a new one every year for Christmas from his mom/aunt/grandma. So save your money and snuggle up into one of his cozy knits when you’re cold.
-46%
Fat Face
FatFace Navy Polar Bear Knitted Fairisle Half Zip Neck Jumper
£35.00
£65.00
FatFace
-7%
Lacoste
Jumper with logo - male - Lacoste - Turtlenecks - Blue - 4XL - Knitwear
£120.50
£129.00
Miinto
-53%
Fat Face
FatFace Sennen Claret Knitted Half Neck Jumper
£35.00
£75.00
FatFace
MR MARVIS
Baristas * The Cable Knit Pullover Beige
£149.00
MR MARVIS
Original text and content: Chelsey Conroy
