10 Women Who Are Style Icons For Men

There's a good chance that Paul Newman, Kanye West, or Steve McQueen are some of your style icons, but let's admit: there are some women who might do men's clothing better than us dudes. To be honest, fashion belongs to women, so it shouldn't shock you that some women know how to rock menswear. From well-tailored blazers and worn-in oxfords to the hottest streetwear brands and '90s hip-hop style; the ladies are no half-steppers when it comes to personal style. While there are some women who give men awful clothing advice, these women would actually embarass you if you talked about style. Take notes fellas, here are the 10 Women Who Are Men's Style Icons.

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Occupation: Rapper
Style Icon to: Dudes who fashion themselves as "roughnecks," rugged-ass guys who won't let Timbs go even in the summer.

Da Brat's tomboy style caught hip-hop fans off guard in the early '90s when she entered the scene, but her skills on the mic quickly garnered the respect of the hip-hop faithful. As time went on, fans started to notice that Da Brat's style wasn't only a "gimmick," it was fresh as well. The female emcee rocked leather jackets, bubble jackets, Jordan apparel, and Timberland boots—all gear that men of the era would don. Still, there is something specific about Da Brat's personal style that adds an extra edge to her appeal, like having enough confidence to rock a hooded suit jacket, and pull it off. And who looks fresher with braids, Da Brat or A$AP Rocky? You decide.

Occupation: American Icon
Style Icon to: Dudes who love cuffed selvedge jeans and broken-in Chippewa boots.

Oh, ye old Americana, while the good old days may not have been all they were cracked up to be, World War II was a time when the entire nation came together to defeat the tyrannical Axis Powers. The majority of able-bodied men were putting in work in trenches across the Atlantic or Pacific oceans, so women had to fill men’s roles in the work place. And who better personified the hard-working woman than Rosie the Riveter? The mythological factory employee rocked a Canadian tuxedo, red bandana, and work boots (all union-made, we’re guessing). If denim bros fantasize about how they wish they wore Levi’s back in the good ‘ol days, then they’re forced to give Rosie the Riveter props—one of Americana’s best-dressed female workers.

Occupation: Rapper
Style Icon to: Dudes who idolize '90s hip-hop; backpack rap heads with a slightly militant edge.

It's always been tough for a woman to gain legitimate respect in hip-hop culture. The ‘90s (and even current times) were filled with scantily-clad female emcees who had rhymes with questionable authorship. However, Bahamadia absolutely rocked the microphone while fully (and freshly) clothed. The Philadelphia emcee not only could hold her own with male counterparts rhymewise, but her style was on-point as well. adidas track jackets, cornrows, and leather double-breasted trenchcoats were all part of Bahamadia’s larger than life persona, and reasons that dudes gave her a tip of the 5-panel hat. Plus, any emcee that proclaims, “my steez put you at ease like methamphetamines, or like Tony Starks’ fantasies about his Wallabees,” gets instant props in ‘90s hip-hop style.

Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
Style Icon to: Dudes who love skinny everything, not showering, and pretending to be an indie musician.

Lauren Pergolizzi (L.P.) has long been in the shadows of the music industry. As a ghostwriter, Pergolizzi worked with Rihanna, Heidi Montag, The Backstreet Boys, and more. But Pergolizzi wanted to express her own art. We're glad she did. Not only because her "Into the Wild" is all over television now, but her style is rad. One can't help but compare the singer's style to a modern Bob Dylan, from the shaggy hair to sloppily worn menswear (in a good way), Pergolizzi is the perfect definition of, "dressed-up or dressed-down." A style chameleon, the singer's look is appropriate for any situation. Something that dudes can sure take note of.

Occupation: Blogger, The Daily Prep
Style Icon to: Dudes who love oxford cloth buttondowns, navy blazers, and Barbour jackets.

It doesn't get much preppier than Muffy Aldrich. Her blog, The Daily Prep, looks more like a L.L. Bean catalog rather than someone's day-to-day, as she shows her daily New England life. Aldrich not only chows down on lobster and clam chowder, she also wears Barbour jackets, critter pants, candy stripe oxford shirts, and Bean Boots. Instead of hollering at your local J.Crew personal stylist to put together your latest attire, take a browse through Aldrich's blog.

Occupation: Pilot
Style Icon to: Dudes who love military gear, leather jackets, and Alden Indy Boots.

Amelia Earhart wasn't only the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, she also stunted on most dudes' style. Maybe it just came with the trade, but Earhart's bomber and flight jackets would make her one of the steeziest, even by today's standards. Plus, Earhart wore ties, trousers, and workshirts better than most. We can't help but think that Americana fans wished that they dressed as great as Earhart.

Occupation: Singer/songwriter
Style Icon to: Dudes who are recovering hypebeasts.

It's hard not to love Rihanna's style. RiRi wears some of the best streetwear out, and just doesn't copy other dude's style, but actually improves on their aesthetic. Rihanna loves camo-print, Timberland boots, and awesome outerwear, all things that guys should dig. It's hard to explain why dudes would want to dress like the singer, but we're sure they're taking notes on how to put together their favorite Supreme and A Bathing Ape pieces.

Occupation: Comedian; Host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Style Icon to: Dudes who buy "timeless" items that just want to look good in their clothes without being trendy.

Ellen DeGeneres is a groundbreaker in pop-culture for many reasons, but her style should be equally applauded, especially by guys. There's a stong likelihood that Ellen wears menswear better than you. Yes, we said it. From rolled up chinos and chambray shirts to faded denim and desert boots, the talk show host's isn't simply an impersonation of current men's style, it's an innovative take on how to utilize menswear for a women's silhouette. Take a peak at Ellen's kick game too, from vintage Nike runners and Free Runs to bucks in multiple colors, Ellen is fresh from head-to-toe.

Occupation: Singer/songwriter; model
Style Icon to: Dudes who love tailored menswear and side-parted hair.

Not only does Janelle Monae makes awesome music, she also knows her way around a suit and tie. Hova and JT could even take some pointers from Monae's tailored style. Rarely seen in anything other than menswear, Monae can rock blazers, saddle shoes, and ties (with tie-clips) that might give Frank Sinatra a run for his money. Ok, maybe not that far, but Monae just doesn't wear ill-fitting men's clothes as a gimmick, take a look at her tailored game, and tell us you're not impressed.

Occupation: Singer/songwriter
Style Icon to: Dudes who want to look cool without looking like they're trying.

Patti Smith is the female equivalent to Steve McQueen or Paul Newman. The punk precursor and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, might be the biggest female icon to men's style. Smith not only wore cool clothes, but her style was an organic part of her personality. Internet dudes need to take notice to how Smith styled herself. We doubt she looked in mirrors for hours and perfected her "sprezz," nope. Still, she rocked blazers, hats, and unbuttoned shirts just as great (or better) than the rest of your black-and-white photo icons.