The Essentials For Dressing Like A Tomboy

Girls like Kristen Stewart, Cara Delevingne, and Agyness Deyn have tomboy dressing down to a science. The formula is simple: combine equal parts cool girl attitude and the right borrowed-from-the-boys fashion for enviably nonchalant off-duty outfits. We could all learn a thing or two from these style-minded influencers, which is why we’re spotlighting some of our favorite must-try tomboy looks followed by a roundup of menswear-inspired essentials you can shop now. Keep reading for key styling tips and more.

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Diane Kruger
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Swap your ballet flats for printed slip-ons. 

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Analeigh Tipton
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Steal your boyfriend’s graphic t-shirt and pair it with high-top sneakers. 

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Miley Cyrus
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Pair an oversized graphic tee with a backwards flat-brim cap. 

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Gwyneth Paltrow
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Team a schoolboy cardigan with a pair of low-slung jeans.

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Cara Delevingne
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Evoke a ‘90s hip-hop vibe with baggy trousers and a pair of basketball sneakers. 

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Chloe Sevigny
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Show your team spirit with a baseball hat. 

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Rihanna
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Go casual with a pair of slouchy distressed shorts and lace-ups. 

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Michelle Williams
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Channel a ‘50s greaser with a leather jacket, cuffed skinny jeans, and a pompadour hairstyle.

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Agyness Deyn
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Layer a biker jacket over an unbuttoned flannel shirt. 

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Kristen Stewart
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Add an extra dose of nonchalance to a worn-in tee by knotting a sweatshirt around your waist. 

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Marc by Marc Jacobs

Red Glazed Leather High-Top Sneakers ($250)

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AllSaints

Lyon Asai Pant ($245)

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Denim Refinery

The LA Denim Cap ($38)

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Gap

Boyfriend Roll-Up Shorts ($40)

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Harvey

Baseball Tee ($125)

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Jack Spade

Mill Leather Davis Brief ($425) in Chocolate

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Michael Kors

Neck-Tie Charmeuse Blouse ($595)

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Peter Jensen

Double Sleeve Shirt ($238)

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Topshop

M Jersey Varsity Bomber Jacket ($70)

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Wanted

Babe Brogue Oxfords ($49)

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Uniqlo

Light V Neck Cardigan ($30) in Green

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Zara

Boyfriend Jeans ($60)

Executive Director, Entertainment

Jessica Baker isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing ’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.