Cool Outfits for the Modern Woman

Great style has no age limit, and the street style pictures ahead are here to prove just that. No matter how many years of life you have under your belt, these outfit ideas will encourage you to start off 2018 with a fashion-forward bang. So the next time you find yourself staring at your closet feeling defeated, refer back to the images here for cool and modern outfit ideas for all ages.

From inventive winter layering to fresh color combinations, it's safe to assume there is an outfit in here for everyone. Ready to get inspired?

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Break up neutral winter tones with a pop of color, even if it's just on your shoelaces.

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Stay warm by layering an oversize coat atop your favorite blazer.

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While floral dresses love some good pumps, they secretly love chunky lace-up boots even more.

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When in doubt, choose one color and go all-in.

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Toughen up a polished ensemble with a streetwear-inspired beanie and some frayed hems.

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Feeling a little wild? Swap your scarf for your puffer. I promise you'll stay just as warm.

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If you find a dress with vertical stripes, wraps, and a cinched waist, buy it.

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Proportion play proves winter dressing doesn't have to be boring.

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Dabble with contrasting textures to turn a casual outfit into something statement-making.

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Maximize your minimal pieces by layering your go-tos and accessorizing with shapely counterparts.

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The easiest way to dress up denim? With a bold sweater and printed booties.

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If this doesn't scream "cool and modern woman," I don't know what does.

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Throw on your favorite neutral tones and run out the door. When done right, the combination is groundbreaking.

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Matching your boots to your skirt is a new one, but we are so on board.

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Need to dress up your thick knits? Copy this look now and thank us later.

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Office attire has never looked so cool.

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If we were wearing this look, we'd be smiling that big too.

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This outfit has a lot going on in the best way. With a beret, heritage jacket, and sleek choker, you really can't go wrong.

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Layer a sheer dress underneath a blazer and throw on some jeans. The look reads professional with personality. 

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We call this "the queen is going hunting but has to attend fashion week first." 

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.