I’m A Fashion Editor, and I Found So Much Cool Outfit Inspiration In NYC

Recently, I took a trip to NYC, and the amount of cool, stylish outfits I saw had my brain working on overdrive. As a fashion editor, I’m always on the lookout for new sources of style inspiration. While I’ve embraced my California-girl era, I’ve decided to take some of these killer looks I saw on repeat in NYC for a spin. I hunted through the depths of the internet retail world’s virtual isles and found pieces perfect for bringing these simple, summer-friendly outfit combinations to life.
As far as the looks go, they’re all pretty simple and exude a level of effortlessness that’s super attractive. Think simple tops with roomy, flowy bottoms. These combos are the perfect backdrop for accessories experimentation and more. If you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe with some new inspiration, then keep scrolling to unlock your new favorite look.
Summer is the perfect time for breezy skirts that keep you cool in the warm weather. Throw on an elevated tank top and some pretty flats to really bring this outfit to life.
I'm all about jean shorts with a longer inseam this summer. Throw on a classic tee and top it off with your handy dandy pair of chic boots.
Parachute pants are still trending, and I simply can't get enough of them. The roominess is so comfortable and the style is pleasing to the eye. Add on a cute baby tee and platform thongs to shake things up.
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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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