I'm Calling It the Jennifer Lawrence Effect—8 Luxe Staples I'm Scrambling to Buy
If you’ve been paying any sort of attention to Jennifer Lawrence’s style lately, you’ll notice that she’s slowly but surely become our muse. Lawrence has really strengthened her sense of style by shifting away from the bold prints and colorful items she wore earlier in her career, and now she is seen on a nearly daily basis running around the streets of New York City in luxe staples and cool accessories that put the Olsens to shame.
Watching her style transform before her eyes has had me thinking about the future of my own wardrobe, and luxe staples are at the top of my list right now. Below, find the eight luxe staples I’m currently scrambling to buy.
1. Tailored Vests
You can't enter the Who What Wear office on a regular workday without seeing someone wearing this staple. It's the easiest way to exude luxury without putting in too much effort.
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2. Wide-Leg Pants
Almost every image I've seen of Jennifer Lawrence running around New York City involves a pair of wide-leg pants. Whether they're silk or denim, she's styling them with everything in her closet.
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3. Fitted Tees
J.Law shifts between fitted and boxy T-shirts, but the more fitted styles ended up being the most worn in her street style photos. You'll never regret stocking up on those basics.
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4. Button-Down Shirts
Lawrence's motto is when in doubt, add an oversize button-down shirt. At least that's what it looks like based on her street style photos.
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5. Oversize Trench Coats
If you were already considering buying an oversize trench coat, this photo is going to put you over the edge. The layering and the fit of this one is absolutely amazing.
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6. Retro Baseball Caps
Jennifer Lawrence owns this hat in more colors than we could count on one hand. It's the definition of New England style and is the perfect solution for bad hair days.
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7. Sunglasses
You deserve as many oversize black sunglasses as your closet can hold. Jennifer Lawrence is all stocked up on them, so you should be too.
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8. Wide-Leg Jeans
This look is giving us Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy vibes. Wide-leg jeans are the luxe staple to know, so if you don't have a good pair yet, we suggest trying these out.
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Sierra Mayhew is a fashion editor at Who What Wear, bringing a decade of industry experience to the editorial team. Since joining in 2021, she has made her mark by blending luxury and accessible fashion, decoding runway trends, and curating must-have shopping lists. Before joining Who What Wear, Sierra sharpened her skills at Harper's Bazaar and Elle, with bylines in Bazaar.com and collaborated with iconic brands such as Gucci and Ferragamo. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra translates editorial expertise into viral social content, making fashion engaging for a new generation. Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.
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