I'll Have What She's Wearing Returns with Jessie, a Cute Tomboy from Atlanta

Posted byLizz

on June 27, 2011

This is Jessie. Jessie is a 23 year old Atlanta to Boston transplant working at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. When I asked her where her clothes were from she said, "Target. Everything, everyday, Target. What can I say, their pants fit me and I can afford them...I'm so ashamed of my addiction!"

Either way, if it's Monday and this picture was taken in the Barbie section of a grocery store, then I'll have what she's wearing.

So what are we looking at here? Black T-Shirt, jeans and hoody (which Jessie cut the sleeves off of) faded to perfection paired with a white pocketless button-up. Jessie complements this standard outfit with plaid skate shoes and just a touch of black jewelry.

A word about button-ups: If you're small busted like Jess, you should be able to buy a men's slim fit button-up pretty easily. If, on the other hand, you have a bigger bust, I suggest buying a shirt where the is a button on the fullest part of your chest. This should (hopefully) keep your shirt from popping open.


$8-Target	49.50-J.Crew	$51-American Apparel

$40-DKNY	$50-All Saints	$48-Pac Sun

It's a simple yet definitively queer every day outfit. Yum yum.

49 responses to “I'll Have What She's Wearing Returns with Jessie, a Cute Tomboy from Atlanta”

Evidux (member)
June 27, 2011 at 6:12 am Permalink Reply Report user

Can’t I just have her?

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jifener25 (member)
June 27, 2011 at 6:15 am Permalink Reply Report user

i adore these clothes. plus also cute tomboys. yes please

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1. jifener25 (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 6:16 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  you would not believe the amount of times i just misspelled clothes. this is what I get for not going to bed tonight
  
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anaphase (member)
June 27, 2011 at 6:24 am Permalink Reply Report user

I don’t think I could cut the sleeves off an American Apparel hoodie, that’s probably like $20 right there!

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1. Evidux (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 6:31 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  Target’s got a hoodie for $13.
  
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  1. Lizz (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 6:51 am Permalink Reply Report user
    
    Yeah the hoodie that Jessie is wearing is def from Target, but I couldn’t find it online! They might not be selling it again until fall.
    
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    1. Evidux (member)
      June 27, 2011 at 6:55 am Permalink Reply Report user
      
      Yeah, I’m only finding black hoodies in junior sizes but then maybe a big junior would work?
      
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      1. Lizz (member)
        June 27, 2011 at 7:15 am Permalink Reply Report user
        
        it might work, but it’ll be shorter and wider than a woman’s.
        
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2. terracottatoes (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 6:31 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  my thoughts, you have them too.
  
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lilyv (member)
June 27, 2011 at 7:04 am Permalink Reply Report user

this has been my uniform all summer. i always have a rule that you need at least one layer of pattern. usually it’s stripes underneath a solid button down or a solid t under a flannel or gingham button down.

if you can’t afford to cut off your pant sleeves (like me) you can just roll them up just below the knee. this is great if, again like me, you have knocky or mangel up knees (too many cycling accidents) I haven’t de-sleeved a sweater yet, i’m too attached to my hoods

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allie (member)
June 27, 2011 at 7:58 am Permalink Reply Report user

I WANT TARGET HERE (canada) EVEN IF THEY ARE EVIL BASTARDS. all i have to hoarde on a budget is old navy.

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1. allie (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 7:59 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  wait, canada, shit brix:
  
  http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/05/26/target-canadian-stores.html
  
  ZOMG theres one like 5 minutes away. /money disappearing instantly
  
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  1. terracottatoes (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 11:37 am Permalink Reply Report user
    
    yeah they’re apparently converting a zellers near my house into a target. mind you there was also a notice on the bulletin board at work from the union president of my store that was all like, “we are going to support our zellers colleagues b/c zellers is like, totally evil.” except in stronger language and in french.
    
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wallow (member)
June 27, 2011 at 8:20 am Permalink Reply Report user

I would never skate in those shoes. Ouch.

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mouse
June 27, 2011 at 8:52 am Permalink Reply

Cute, but $250 for one outfit is kinda pricey.

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1. d46int
  June 27, 2011 at 8:59 am Permalink Reply
  
  I was thinking same thing. $250 for one outfit is an awful lot even if most of it is wardrobe staples.
  
  On the other hand, I may need to go cut some sleeves off some old hoodies I’ve been ignoring lately.
  
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  1. Lizz (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 9:12 am Permalink Reply Report user
    
    Yeah, but who ever buys a whole outfit just to wear with the other things in the outfit? I figured most people probably own 3/6 of the things (or similar) but maybe hadn’t thought about putting them together like that.
    
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Tia (member)
June 27, 2011 at 9:01 am Permalink Reply Report user

Very cute outfit (and girl). Target, man. Gotta love Target. Love the sleeveless hoodie look, but the thought of tearing one of my hoodies or jeans is cringe-worthy.

But if we’re talking cutting up jeans, hoodies and shirts – may I suggest your local thrift stores for some of the items? The last time I went I found a cute Coverse button up and Tommy Hilfiger button up for 90%+ off – in great condition and in my size. Do you know how hard it is to find a button up that fits a 32D and is still slim-fitting around the waist? Damn hard, that’s how hard.

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1. Lizz (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 9:15 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  Actually, I know exactly how hard it is to find that shirt. I’m still not convinced it exists, but J. Crew and Express have always been my best bet.
  
  Also, sometimes it might be worth just taking a larger shirt in at the waist.
  
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southpaw (member)
June 27, 2011 at 10:09 am Permalink Reply Report user

Very hawt (the outfit and the girl). too bad it’s like 8 billion degrees all day every day where I live. I couldn’t even imagine wearing a hoodie and/or pants. That said, anyone know where to buy unisex/not super femmey button downs for cheap? I used to shop American Eagle but it seems they’ve lost their way…

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1. Lizz (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 10:23 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  Maybe these? http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=223214906&pid=uid2324-1382982-84
  http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=190240616&pid=uid2324-1382982-84
  http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=162313203&pid=uid2324-1382982-84
  
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  1. southpaw (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 10:35 pm Permalink Reply Report user
    
    Wow, thanks, that’s exactly what I’m looking for! Now on to step two: money…
    
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2. radiogirl (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 10:45 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  Forreals, this is information I need. I can find plaid shirts all right, but plain white/light blue ones seem to be an issue. I keep feeling like American Apparel is the only option for the slim-fit/unisex shirt thing, but theirs run like $60, def not in my budget.
  
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  1. lilyv (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 11:13 am Permalink Reply Report user
    
    urban outfitters men’s section is the way to go it never fails me. check the sales section often. about every 2-3 weeks they switch it up and the good stuff goes quickly. tommy hilfiger has some pretty nice fitting button downs this year. i bought like 4 on sale
    
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    1. radiogirl (member)
      June 27, 2011 at 12:03 pm Permalink Reply Report user
      
      Sweet, thank you!
      I have been through UO’s sale section a few times and come away with some great clothes, I’ll have to keep an eye out for button downs.
      
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  2. kaj
    June 27, 2011 at 12:54 pm Permalink Reply
    
    H&M is totally the way to go. Their menswear is super hot and simple and waaaaay cheaper than American Apparel. They have no online shop in the US, but finding a store is totally worth it.
    
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    1. collectedprose (member)
      June 27, 2011 at 2:23 pm Permalink Reply
      
      Yes. H&M is the da best. And they don’t hate gays which is an added bonus.
      
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    2. Claire (member)
      June 27, 2011 at 8:34 pm Permalink Reply Report user
      
      Their mens sweaters are like 50% of my wardrobe. <3
      
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3. Dani (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 12:07 pm Permalink Reply Report user
  
  http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=top%5Fblouse%5Fshirts&product%5Fid=2000007440&Page=all&pgcount=25#
  
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O (member)
June 27, 2011 at 11:21 am Permalink Reply Report user

DKNY string bracelet for $40? LOL. I have an identical one that one of my 11 year-old campers made me for free last summer.

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1. terracottatoes (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 11:39 am Permalink Reply Report user
  
  how many eleven year olds can i get for $40?
  
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  1. Lizz (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 11:57 am Permalink Reply Report user
    
    yes, what’s the exchange rate of elevenyear olds to dollars?
    
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    1. terracottatoes (member)
      June 27, 2011 at 12:02 pm Permalink Reply Report user
      
      also, can i later exchange one eleven year old for two five and a half year olds?
      
      i need to put this on my list of things to ask angelina jolie.
      
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  2. O (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 6:32 pm Permalink Reply Report user
    
    At least 2 eleven year-olds for $40, plus free shipping with Amazon Prime.
    
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radiogirl (member)
June 27, 2011 at 12:05 pm Permalink Reply Report user

I like the return of this feature, always love to see what my fellow homogays are rockin’ on the street.

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Trish
June 27, 2011 at 12:55 pm Permalink Reply

Target? Urban Outfitters? c’mon guys – do you realize those places do not support gay rights?!

and you’re supporting them by buying their products?

there’s gotta be other places to shop that are stylish, affordable, and gay friendly….. lets get it together ladies.

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1. radiogirl (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 1:06 pm Permalink Reply Report user
  
  I feel like stylish, affordable, and gay friendly are three aspects that often cancel each other out- it’s like that saying about college: there are friends, sleep, and class. You get to pick two.
  Where do you shop? I don’t mean to be rude or anything. It would just be lovely to know of places that fulfill all three requirements if you happen to know them.
  
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  1. Laura (member)
    June 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm Permalink Reply
    
    I have never heard that thing about college but I think it’s genius.
    
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    1. fjkds (member)
      June 27, 2011 at 5:11 pm Permalink Reply Report user
      
      Huh, reminds me of that other triangle.
      Quality, Fast, Cheap?
      
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2. Lizz (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 1:50 pm Permalink Reply Report user
  
  Actually until this year Target had a Corporate Equality Index rating of 100, they only lost points because of their recent donation which was obviously business motivated (as oppose to hate motivated) which they also apologized for.
  
  As for Urban Outfitters/Anthropologie/Free People, although their founder, Richard Haynes, donated money to Rick Santorum (mostly in the 90s) the CEO is a gay guy so maybe it all washes out.
  
  Plus, regardless of the store, when you buy through autostraddle, it helps support us!
  
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3. lilyv (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 3:26 pm Permalink Reply Report user
  
  i don’t think you should buy your clothes according to how ethically correct a company is. you would never wear anything nice.
  
  por ejemplo if i wanted to buy gay friendly i could go to american apparel, but oh wait remember all those sexual harassment charges that dov charney had against him? or if i wanted some sweet diesel undies but then was like “oh no made in china!” sorry u.s. economy but i’m like a moth to bright colors, you created this mess by exporting labor so deal.
  
  i did buy a few items from revel&riot which were gay friendly and stylish, but my bank account defiantly took a beating. stylish, affordable, or gay-friendly pick wisely friends
  
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bookbound (member)
June 27, 2011 at 4:17 pm Permalink Reply Report user

For any tomboys, transmen, or genderqueer/masculine-of-center folks out there trying to find men’s formal wear in smaller sizes: try Express Men. Seriously, I just got suit pants and a vest there for my friend’s wedding, and it rocked my world! And way less expensive than most men’s formalwear stores.

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1. kd15 (member)
  June 27, 2011 at 9:49 pm Permalink Reply Report user
  
  Thank you, I may have finally found men’s dress shirts that’ll fit
  
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Deleting this soon! (member)
June 27, 2011 at 8:05 pm Permalink Reply Report user

Looking good and sexy! American Apparel hoodies are my splurge…lol

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Camilla (member)
June 27, 2011 at 8:14 pm Permalink Reply Report user

Goddamn. Clothing is so affordable in the states. We have to fork out atleast $80 for a quality t-shit here (Australia). Drives me insane. And broke.

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1. Dina (member)
  June 28, 2011 at 7:37 pm Permalink Reply Report user
  
  As an American transplant in Sydney… WORD. I’m always shocked at prices when I go back home.
  
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Larissa
June 27, 2011 at 8:58 pm Permalink Reply

oh my god I used to work with this girl, she is even babelier in real life.

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Amanda (member)
June 27, 2011 at 10:48 pm Permalink Reply Report user

Yesss Target jeans! They are pretty much what I live in.

And yesss MFA. I love it.

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kitten sandwich (member)
June 28, 2011 at 10:46 pm Permalink Reply Report user

art museums always have cute babes that work there <33

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