The Style Mistake Models Never Make

There’s no doubting that models regularly teach us more than a few styling tricks. After all, the “model-off-duty look” fell into our vernacular years ago when the street style scene emerged and all of us “non-models” wanted to achieve the casual cool outfits they’d mastered. Over the years, we’ve picked up on some of their styling tricks and the fashion rules they follow. But what is the number one style mistake they never make? They always pay attention to fit and avoid pieces that don’t work for their body types. Go on to get inspiration from 19 model outfits you’ll want to repeat.

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Try a sophisticated look by wearing a formfitting skirt and unique blouse.

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Leather is always a good idea.

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Pull off an all-white outfit with a white dress and white pointed-toe heels.

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Overalls are making a comeback in a big way.

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Complete the look with your favorite sneakers and a red bag.

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Go for a statement jacket. Try one with fringe detail.

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We love corduroys. Wear yours with a tucked-in white tee.

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Rock this chic look by styling white sneakers with a black skirt and sweater. 

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Wear a fur-lined coat to stay warm and fashionable during the colder months.

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Style your cropped denim flares with a white overcoat. 

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A turtleneck sweater and skinny jeans will be your new go-to outfit. 

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Take some fashion inspiration from Elsa Hosk and wear leather pants with socks and heels.

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Red leather pants are fashion girl–approved.

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Try a laid-back look with an oversize graphic tee and a leather jacket. 

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Match your jacket and dress à la Hailey Baldwin. 

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Finish the look with old-school Vans sneakers.

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Mix and match patterns and textures with your pants and jacket. 

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A classic and effortless look. 

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We love this monochrome look. Show off your shoes by wearing them in a different color. 

Next, see 15 cute outfits to wear with tennis shoes.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.