Women are choosing to dress up like their fathers this winter
11 January 2021 • 6:00am
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Browse the websites of most men’s magazines and sooner or later you’ll come across an article filled with tips on how to avoid dressing like your dad. According to GQ that means buying Breton T-shirts and well-cut jeans, while Esquire says it’s all about finding the right coat and boots for you.
Maybe it’s because I’m a woman who doesn’t yet have children, but once restrictions lift I won’t be shying away from raiding my father’s wardrobe, and until then I ll be emulating it. In fact, I predict this is going to be a bonanza year for dad dressing, and not just for men.