how to wear it: the boyfriend look

Last week we showed you some of our new boyfriend-inspired items, now we're going to show you how to pull them off! We're obsessed with these new pieces and felt like we needed to snap a couple pics of our favorite styled looks:

This is a great way to sport a boyfriend cardigan while creating balance and keeping proportions in check! We put a fitted Free People Convertible Tank under the boyfriend-inspired BB Dakota Cora Sweater, and then layered two Hobo belts to cinch the waist and keep volume under control. Then we added our brand new Citizens of Humanity Jeans; so fitted and soft they're more like a legging! To top it off, we used the Mechanics Boot to keep the boyfriend theme going and add a little edge to this casual and comfy outfit.

Get this look:

Boyfriend Cardigan by BB Dakota, $64
Convertible Tank by Free People, $48
Jeans by Citizens of Humanity, $170
Boyfriend Boots by Bronx, $149

Menswear-inspired outfits are chic, and surprisingly versatile! With this look we decided to layer tailored pieces - a classic white BB Dakota shirt (an absolute must-have for any closet) with BB Dakota's Boyfriend Jacket. We love to mix elements of dressy and casual, so to compliment the top and jacket we added some new Citizens of Humanity Ava Jeans and our Mechanics Boots by Bronx.

Get this look:

Shirt by BB Dakota, $55
Boyfriend Blazer by BB Dakota, $82
Jeans by Citizens of Humanity, $174
Boyfriend Boots by Bronx, $149

One of our personal favorites: the boyfriend jean. The height of comfort, the Citizens of Humanity Riley Jeans are meticulously crafted to have the worn-in-boy-jeans look and feel. We love the way they look rolled up and paired with our Seychelles Denaise Heel. To add extra femininity, we topped them off with the bright and beautiful Noni Top by BB Dakota, Sylvia Benson's Christie Earrings and Sylvia Benson's Tread Bracelet.

Get this look:

Top by BB Dakota, $55
Bracelet by Sylvia Benson, $64
Earrings by Sylvia Benson, $56
Jeans by Citizens of Humanity, $226
Heels by Seychelles, $98

The Mechanic Boots by Bronx are genuine leather, amazingly comfortable, and an easy way to give an edgy and masculine charm to your outfit. With a wide top at ankle height, these are perfect with super skinny jeans like Citizens of Humanity's Phantom, leggings, or just bare legs! Here we decided to pair them with our new Free People Super Tank Mini Dress and the oh-so-opulent Sylvia Benson Nathe Necklace.

Get this look:

Dress by Free People, $68
Necklace by Sylvia Benson, $126
Boyfriend Boots by Bronx, $149

Use these as inspiration or get the exact looks at gladiolagirls.com! Let us know what you think of these, or tell us about your favorite way to create the boyfriend look!

the boots for every season

It's that time of year; the cold wind is still blowing but the warm inviting breeze of spring fashion has arrived. Do you buy for the persisting winter weather, or prepare for the sunny days ahead?

Enter the trans-seasonal boot. These little beauties will serve you well year round! In beautiful neutrals and versatile silhouettes, these will prove to be the workhorses of your wardrobe for every season.

The Linus Suede Boot
$138

This midcalf boot is must-have for between-season looks. Made in a beautiful cognac suede with a wooden heel, these have all the characteristics of the perfect basic boot. These fit great both inside of a wider leg jean, or displayed outside skinnies.

Mechanic's Boot
$149

This genuine leather boot features a belted ankle strap, and a great warm gray that could be worn easily with any color. This boot looks great worn with skinnies or leggings with a knitted sweater to capture the modern side of this vintage style.

Joyride Boot

$89

A definitive trend this year, the over-the-knee boot combines fashion and function for an extra warm and fashionable shoe. At $89 these are an absolute steal! With the slightest wooden heel and wider opening, these are both comfortable and easy to walk in. Wear over your skinniest jeans, or tights with a casual dress.

The Best-Dressed Boot
$56

This minimalist faux brown suede ankle boot is reminiscent of the cowboy boot. A great basic boot, this will perfect casual looks for all seasons with its warm brown suede and stacked wooden heel.

The Linus Vintage Cowboy Boot
$167

An absolute must for boot-lovers! A wooden heel and detailed embroidery bring all the charm of the classic cowboy boot, and a brushed-effect that gives the impression of a much-loved pair of kicks.

Check out these and more shoes at gladiolagirls.com or come see us in the store!