Truth be told, I find it a bit hard to describe New York style. It's kind of all over the place these days, but you know it when you see it. It's cool and a bit edgy. It's more casual than it once was but still chic. The colors are often neutral and the shoes walkable, and the vibe is usually trendy. You also probably know a classic French outfit when you see one. But French women are more eclectic with their style than they're given credit for, and I often spot them wearing outfits that make them look like they're in another big fashion city.
More often than not as of late, that fashion city has been New York. When you see the 11 outfits below, you'll instantly be able to picture them on the streets of the West Village, even though they were taken on the streets of Paris, proving how versatile they are. Scroll on to see the NYC-but-not looks for yourself and shop the essential pieces.
Baseball Cap + Tube Top + Midi Skirt + Mary Janes
The is the perfect summer weekend outfit for the city (any city).
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Oversize Button-Down + T-Shirt + Miniskirt + Tights
Every time I go to NYC, I see outfits very similar to this.
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White Button-Down + Denim Jacket + Black Pants + Heels
Polished yet chill is the style vibe in NYC these days. This outfit is the perfect example.
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Sheer Top + Low-Rise Pants + Mules
Two things NYC women love right now are sheer tops and low-rise pants paired with heels.
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Tank Top + Tailored Shorts + Belt + Sandals
It's hot in NYC, but I don't see a lot of denim cutoffs there. Tailored shorts with other chic basics and accessories are more like it.
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Baseball Cap + White Button-Down + Baggy Jeans + Sneakers
Most of the jeans you'll see NYC women wear are baggy, and they're often accompanied by sneakers.
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Black Minidress + Trench + Sneakers
Many New Yorkers have multiple LBDs in their closets, and more often than not in the summer, you'll see them paired with sneakers.
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Baseball Cap + Striped Sweater + Tank Top + Jeans + Sneakers
This look is a great French-NYC hybrid look. You wouldn't know if she just stepped off of the subway or the metro.
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Baseball Cap + Oversize Button-Down + White T-Shirt + Jeans + Sneakers
When in doubt, you can't go wrong with an oversize button-down and jeans, and NYC fashion people love a good baseball cap.
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Blazer + Tights + Socks + Sneakers
NYC women are always coming up with cool ways to style sneakers, and adding socks and stockings is one of them.
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Leather Jacket + Baggy Jeans + Kitten Heels
Just try to find an NYC fashion person who doesn't wear this exact outfit on a very regular basis.
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