I Just Got Back From NYC, and Now, I'm Thinking About These J.Crew, Zara, and Nordstrom Items

Woman wearing a black suit.

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While I don't live in New York City anymore, I love visiting to hit up my favorite restaurants, shop, see shows, and, of course, get inspired by the NYC street style. I just got back from a trip, and there were so many stellar looks and items I spotted that I now can't stop thinking about, inspiring my own wardrobe and the pieces I select for the content I create.

Below, you'll find the five looks and items I saw everywhere—uptown, downtown, and even in the lobby of my hotel. I stayed at one of Marriott's Luxury Collection properties, and I swear I saw at least five people a day wearing one specific denim silhouette. I should also mention that everything I'm into happens to be shoppable at three go-to retailers: J.Crew, Zara, and Nordstrom. Keep scrolling to check out the items in question along with a plethora of shopping recommendations from this trio of retailers.

Barrel-Leg/Wide-Leg Jeans

How a New Yorker styles barrel-leg jeans.

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Barrel-leg jeans have been trending hard over the last few months. As New Yorkers proved on my trip, the look isn't going away anytime soon. It's such a fresh denim update and brings a cool spin to any look. Wide-leg jeans were also a staple.

Oversize Shirting

How a New Yorker styles an oversize shirt.

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Oversize shirts are one of my staples, and I saw them all over New York City paired with everything from short shorts to trousers to skirts.

Maxi Dresses/Skirts

How a New Yorker styles a maxi dress.

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A maxi dress or skirt is effortlessly chic. The look feels modern yet classic at the same time. I saw them styled with flat Mary Janes and ballet flats, in particular.

Red

How a New Yorker wears the red color trend.

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Burgundy will be a huge color trend this fall, but bright red will still be popular, as I saw it in everything from separates to shoes to bags.

Sharp Tailoring

How a New Yorker styles a suit.

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I certainly spotted tailoring silhouettes in New York City, particularly structured pieces and tailored blazers.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.