7 Pieces Later and You're Basically a New Yorker
If we had to pick any city with a style we're consistently inspired by, it would 100% be NYC. New Yorkers consistently look cool and polished in the same way that Parisians exude effortless style at any moment—it just comes naturally. Maybe it's the fast pace of the city or the sheer amount of people to glean inspiration from, but NYC residents are always looking their best, and we're here to dig into how and why.
At this point, we've shared everything from the items one editor stopped wearing when she moved to the city to the current trends NYC style mavens won't be touching for fall. Now we're taking a look at the essential pieces you'll find in everyone's closet—pieces that are practical for city living but are also versatile and stylish too. Shop the seven pieces in our New York capsule wardrobe and you'll basically be a city girl too.
Easy dresses
Low block heels
Petite bags
Statement outerwear
Going-out tanks
It sneakers
Breezy white blouses
Up next, see the trends that stylish women from around the world are buying for fall.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.