Glean inspiration from these effortlessly cool New York style queens …
On the streets of the Big Apple, ladylike accents are remixed in a cool, contemporary way. In this case, a top handle bag, cinched waist and felt hat feel modern when worn with minimal make-up and straight jeans.
Double denim? No problem. Break up flared jeans and a denim shirt with a structured blazer on top. Bonus points if the blazer comes in a delectable shade of cream.
The perfect foil to a faux fur coat? Chunky boots. Get this statement coat by The Frankie Shop here.
An all-black ensemble is the perennial NY look. We love how this outfit is elevated by the leather textures and studded embellishments.
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The memo for jeans? Make them slouchy. Off-set any casual connotations by pairing your denims with a fluid silk blouse.
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In case you didn’t get the memo, brown suede is still the ultimate mark of effortless luxury across coats, jackets, bags and shoes.
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Speaking of suede, we love a cropped chocolate brown jacket teamed with a grey knit knotted around the shoulders.
A note on footwear: low to the ground riding boots look particularly well with textured, collarless coats for a 1960s-leaning look.
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If anyone can make basics like stirrup leggings and cardigans our new favourite combination, it’s creative director of J Crew, Olympia Gayot.
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Embrace outerwear with striking details, such as an exaggerated waistline, and jazz up black tights with a flash of animal print.
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