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, and 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 is New York. When you see the 12 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.
The is the perfect summer weekend outfit for the city (any city).
Every time I go to NYC, I see outfits very similar to this.
Polished yet chill is the style vibe in NYC these days. This outfit is the perfect example.
Two things NYC girls love right now: sheer tops and wearing low-rise pants with heels.
It’s hot in NYC right now, but I don’t see a lot of denim cut-offs there. Tailored shorts with other chic basics and accessories are more like it.
Most of the jeans you’ll see NYC girls wear lately are baggy (and they’re often accompanied by 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.
This look is a great French-NYC hybrid look. You wouldn’t know if she just stepped off of the subway or the metro.
When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with an oversized button-down and jeans (in any city). And NYC girls love a good baseball cap.
NYC girls are always coming up with cool ways to style sneakers. With socks and stockings is one of them.
Just try and find an NYC fashion girl that doesn’t wear this exact outfit on a very regular basis.
