5 pieces you should steal from your boyfriend’s closet

For those of us who have older sisters, we know the benefits of having a second wardrobe to shop from when we can’t find anything to wear. So now that we’re all grown up, and settling in with our SOs, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to eye his side of the closet when we’re stuck in a style rut.

From crisp oxford shirts to oversized hoodies, many of today’s trends hardly feel gender exclusive to begin with—so is it really such a stretch to reach for his clothes when we’re getting dressed in the morning? We don’t think so.

Consider your boyfriend’s closet an untapped resource of sartorial possibilities and expand your wardrobe when you start stealing these five pieces.

And, for those who want the look but not the guy (fair enough), don’t worry: we have also rounded up the trendiest pieces to shop the trend without the commitment.

An oversized shirt—button down, denim, Oxford, and even Hawaiian—like one of those hanging in your BF’s closet, is an easy way to get in on many shirt trends of the moment. A double denim look is always super chic for spring.

Who can afford one of those designer sweatshirts? Not us. But we’re willing to bet your boyfriend’s got a well-worn hoodie in the back of his closet that would look just as cute with your straight-leg jeans.

Baggy jeans are still all the rage, and the best place to shop for the “boyfriend jeans” trend is straight from the source. Style his jeans with a belt for the perfect oversized and effortless look.

If there’s one thing boys like, it’s graphic tees; in addition to that, he’s probably racked up a lot of t-shirts from clubs and sports teams over the years. So instead of dropping extra dollars to score a t-shirt with a vintage wash, raid your BF’s drawers for his authentically broken-in tees.

From quality cable knit sweaters to cashmere crewnecks, you know he gets a new one every year for Christmas from his mom/aunt/grandma. So save your money and snuggle up into one of his cozy knits when you’re cold.

Original text and content: Chelsey Conroy