Ultimate Style Guide to Nailing Tomboy Sexy
If you haven’t heard of them all ready, then take note. Perlas Negras is an all-female Brazilian rap group you should definitely have on repeat and you MUST take fashion-inspo from. The trio from Rio de Janeiro effortlessly mix-and-match jerseys with sequins and booty shorts with layers of gold chain — a style that is the ultimate marriage of cool meets sexy.
Off the Chain
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Teens Mariana Alves, Alice Coelho and Jennifer Loiola (L to R) bring ordinary chains to a whole other level. Make gold the centerpiece by layering over a simple black ensemble.
Crème de la Crop
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Yes, we all love the crop top. What Perlas Negras does is take this overtly sexy style and give it a girlie flair with pleated skirts, pastels and lace.
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Radiant Reds
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Want to scream self-confidence? Wear red. Brave enough to amp it up a bit? Take a cue from this trio and wear red in a bustier, bodycon dress or top with cutouts. Extra points if you add some sassy finger pointing. ☝️ ?
B&W Patterns
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Black and white is super-sexy and ultra chic, especially when you play with patterns like stripes and chevrons.
Cool B&W
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Varsity Blues
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You know you want to be on their fashion team with threads like these. Glam up sporty attire by pairing a jersey with sequin shorts or just go for the gold in a sequin, jerseys-inspired dress.
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Short Shorts
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Cutoffs are more than beachwear. Pair leather shorts with a crop top for a date-night worthy outfit. Choose denim with a long-sleeved graphic tee when cruisin’ around the farmers’ market. And opt for blinged out with studs and a graphic sweater when heading to a concert.
Graphic Ts
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Sure, plain white T’s are a staple. But give this classic an update by getting one with a giant image of your fave singer.
Color Pop
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Check out this video where the girls talk about the Brazilian slums, being called “weirdos” and how it all influenced their style.
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