Best thing about New York Fashion Week? Stalking the streets - or at least Instagrams of the streets - and stealing tips on how bloggers style 2015’s autumn trends: right now. In real life. Stomping those Manhattan streets, Carrie Bradshaw style.
Since, weirdly for chilly Britain, September’s seen the summer sun hang around as long as it does across the pond, we can’t get enough of the style inspo these street-slaying bloggers. They’re blending the perfect mix of summer shorts and fall cosiness (autumn. I definitely meant autumn.), and our debit cards definitely aren’t safe.
1.@notjessfashion
Poplin stripes have hit designer and high street stores hard (you’ve been in Zara. You know), but the key to looking less 9-to-5 ‘soccer mom’ and all A/W ‘16 lies in nailing the blue and white pairing. NY-based blogger @notjessfashion tucked her ruffled top into light-wash boyfriend/mom jeans, nailed her belt and bag match-up and cosied it up with some velvet heels.
2.@nofilter_newyork
Take satin to the streets without feeling exposed, by layering a graphic band tee underneath. @nofilter_newyork’s edged up her nude-blush cami dress with a Beatles tee (classic.) and patent block-heel boots.
3.@lucywilliams02
An outfit to rock if the Big Smoke is your stomping ground, @lucywilliams02 masterfully pairs a ruffled sweater and frayed denim mini-skirt (2004 called, it said you can keep the skirt ‘cuz it looks amazing) with patent pointy boots to upgrade from ultra-casual to post-work-drinks appropriate.
4.@alwaysjudging
Skinny jeans are dying a slow, slow death. But while that’s happening, our fave denim frontrunner is the crop flare that flashes some all-important ankle cleavage and balances out the thigh. The savvy pairing of pointed brogues elongates the leg, while @alwaysjudging’s leopard print tee is a near-neutral statement that brings this otherwise off-duty outfit to life.
5.@weworewhat
This outfit is everything, and we’re praying @weworewhat’s version of slouchy-chic loungeleisure (think athleisure for lazy people) will catch on soon.
6.@thelittlegoldmix
Level up a denim dress for the most exciting of occasions a la @thelittlegoldmix, with bright statement shoes. Mules are kind of a Marmite ‘90s throwback, but we can’t help loving how comfy they are. #notsorry
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.