The borrowed-from-the-boys look is a classic. There is simply nothing so feminine as a woman in masculine clothing—and owning it. The contrast is a simple, stunning look that has designers resurrecting it season after season. This season there is a twist to the menswear style, with inspiration being taken from the tuxedo or the le smoking (if you ask Yves Saint Laurent) on the runways of The Row, Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, Rebecca Minkoff, and Ruffian.

The Row, Imaxtree

Jason Wu, Imaxtree

Jason Wu, Imaxtree

Prabal Gurung, Imaxtree

Rebecca Minkoff, Imaxtree

Ruffian, Imaxtree

To get the look you can go classic with a tuxedo blazer, pants or shirt (just not all together), or go high-fashion with a bow tie. Of course, you can channel the look less literally with all black and a white top for a modern, graphic black and white outfit. The trick for pulling off the trend is not to take it too seriously. Pair a pair of tuxedo pants with a worn in tee and heels, or a tuxedo jacket with skinny jeans. Wear a bow tie with a mini skirt and grandpa cardigan, or add a feminine touch to a tuxedo shirt with a frothy chiffon skirt.

Photo: Courtesy of Macy's. Alfani blazer, $37
Photo: Courtesy of DKNY. DKNY tuxedo pant, $100
Photo: Courtesy of Jones New York. Jones New York pleated shirt, $48
Photo: Courtesy of American Apparel. American Apparel bow tie, $19