There are a few fashion topics about which I have long rants ready to go at any moment. Basically don’t bring up to me: how difficult wrap dresses are to actually pull off, the size difference between the Gap and Abercrombie and Fitch (this one hasn’t been brought out since about 2003 but you never know when you’ll need a good rant), why “dressing to flatter your figure” is a total crock if you think about it, and last but certainly not least, how the entire trend of “boyfriend” clothes is a sham. Or so I thought. RANT RESCINDED. Here is why.

My problem with boyfriend clothes was actually a problem with me. Namely that I am not my boyfriend, and therefore the clothes were not mine. This trend is not about literally wearing men’s clothing, you guys. (#revelations)  “No clean clothes with me? Ah well, I’ll just pop on one of my man’s button downs! Easy, breezy, beautiful, c–” girl, NO. If you are wearing your boyfriend’s clothes, you will look like you are wearing your boyfriend’s clothes. Chances are high your boyfriend and you have different body shapes. Cup sizes, at least. And while “I love your shirt!” “Thanks, it’s my boyfriend’s” ranks along with “Thanks! I inherited this from a duchess” and “It’s vintage… I bought it in Paris… on a roving Morrocan market ship that travels the seas” as one of the most fun ways to explain an article of clothing, the truth is that men and women are different, ask any stand up comic from the 80s. Most of the time it won’t look the way you want it to look, that’s just the facts.

Enter Everlane. Known for crisp men’s dress shirts, it’s all happening over there right now, lady-wise. I want to grab all three of their women’s fall shirts and never let go. Now repeat after me: “Thanks! It’s my boyfriend’…s designer friend’s fave shirt. I have very good taste and the tailoring of my clothes reflects that.” Boyfriend style, pshhhhh. Boyfriend-inspired, why not. These shirts are your boyfriend now. You guys look great together.