The runways may forecast the style to come [1], but street style [2] between the shows is where fashion happens now. From these women, we start to see our own closets differently, often more clearly. We're inspired to rework an old top, layer unexpectedly, and generally breathe new life into the pieces we already have. That's the beauty of these 50 stellar looks inside — a curated look at the best street style from Fashion Month [3] and the lessons we're taking from each.

Elevate your jeans with a furry jacket.

Or heels and a dramatic coat.

Throw on a coat to protect a gorgeous Summer maxi against the cold.

Add interest to a monochromatic look with layers.

Wear a dress as a jumper.

Break up a suit with a bright sweater.

Reinvent distressed jeans with polished add-ons.

Make monochromatic dressing pop.

Show off boots with cropped pants.

Dress up an anorak with heels.

Dress down a full skirt with a bomber jacket.

Add intrigue to all black with a great coat.

Let your coat be the whole outfit.

Play with prints in the same color family.

Let your sweatshirt steal the show.

Play with proportions when you layer a short jacket over a tunic top.

Make all black anything but boring with an intriguing neckline and great heels.

Play with a bold color palette.

Have fun with your footwear.

Bring a little — or a lot of — shimmer to your daytime look.

Tame a minidress with a turtleneck underneath.

Give lace a modest finish with a buttoned-up jacket on top.

Add a sophisticated blazer to just about anything.

Let a bold coat lend personality to your basics.

Know that smart flats are just as fashionable as heels.

Belt a coat to top off your trousers.

Add sneakers to your pencil skirt instead of your pumps.

Mix your staples with your statement pieces to wear them every day.

Don't underestimate just how chic athleisure looks.

Pull out your vintage tees and dress them up with new shoes.

Work a statement top into a basic look.

Wear the dress you've been saving for a special occasion.

Ground your cocktail dress with boots and a biker jacket.

Polish off pajama dressing with a sharp bag and shoes.

Give a dramatic skirt a modern-day twist with a casual top.

Add a shirt under a slip dress to make it work for daytime.

Or pull a sweater over it for an equally wearable effect.

Break up a button-down with a bustier on top.

Let your accessories do all the talking.

Just remember the value of truly great outerwear.

Swap your skinnies for flares.

Make a special-occasion piece feel practical with the right layers.

Know that with a standout coat, all you really need is a t-shirt and jeans.

Belt a parka for a flattering, pulled-together fit.

Trade a dress for a jumper for double the outfit interest.

Remember that a scarf is as stylish as it is practical.

Give monochrome dressing a notice-me touch with accessories.

Know that suits can work for any occasion.

Rework knits with a high-fashion twist, just by adding the right shoes.

Try a bustier over a blazer to mix things up.