The 50 Best Street Style Looks of 2014
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This past year proved that fashion slows down for nothing — not even a polar vortex. Through the rain, wind, and snow, our favorite trendsetters braved the elements to keep the fashion mill running — and they looked undeniably chic while doing so.
From New York to Paris to Sydney, the chic set showed off some prominent trends that graced the streets in 2014, as well as some that we'll see in the next year. The past year saw doses of luxe fur, sporty touches, fringes on everything, mixing high-fashion pieces with simple white sneakers, fashion's ongoing affair with prints, and minimalism in the form of crisp black and white and flowy neutrals. Yes, it was a wild ride, but would you expect anything less from the sartorial canon?
How cool is this bright yellow, sleeveless Dior coat?
Natalie Joos is known for her quirky style, and we wouldn't expect her to get around the fashion shows any other way.
Caroline Issa didn't skimp on the brights. Source: Tim Regas / Instagram user @wheresmydriver
Jane Keltner de Valle was part Rizzo with her leather jacket and part Sandy with her ladylike pleated skirt.
Kelly Framel exudes femininity with a tied white blouse and a floral knee-length skirt.
This attendee dared to pare down.
Sigh . . . Emmanuelle Alt makes chic look so damn easy.
Ella Catliff brightened up an already sunny day with her printed set.
Who says you can't pair a cocktail dress with plain white sneakers? Not Hedvig Opshaug, for one.
Crop tops ruled again this past year, and who can protest when they look this good?
Channeling a scene out of Mary Tyler Moore, Eleonora Carisi's '70s-inspired outfit totally makes us nostalgic.
Chiara Ferragni sent us kisses.
Margaret Zhang's outfit is a study in unexpected colors, textures, and proportions.
Miroslava Duma looks like she just stepped off of a train in 1940s Russia.
Jessica Hart is the epitome of understated luxe.
This attendee takes us back to 1995, when everything was clear and plastic. Oh, and her shoes are killer.
Giovanna Battaglia provided a tutorial in how to rock the crop top.
When in doubt, choose a sweet floral pattern in neutral colors accented with a pop of something bright.
Eva Chen jumped on the black and white trend with her simple Summer shift.
Matching pals Eleonora Carisi and Valentina Siragusa showed us how to complement your prints and how to complement each other.
A little NYC blizzard wasn't going to stop this woman's outfit game.
Aimee Song showed off her gams in a mini and statement heels worthy of the Fall backdrop.
Mirrored shades were everywhere this year, and judging by how cool this girl looks, it's not hard to see why.
This girl's outfit is perfectly retro without being contrived.
Top off any outfit with a wide-brimmed floppy hat for an instant touch of glamour.
Business up top, bondage down below.
Street style had no shortage of sweet printed dresses this year, like this covet-worthy Chanel.
Susie Bubble is basically the master of prints. If you want a lesson, just look to her on any given day.
Eleonora Carisi showed off her gams in a colorful printed skirt with a dangerously high slit.
Helena Bordon paired a casual tee with a blue fringed skirt and a pop of contrasting yellow with her bag.
Over-the-knee boots were a recurring trend outside the Spring 2015 shows.
This attendant edged up her ensemble with possibly the sexiest lace-up heels we've ever seen.
Joanna Hillman kept her color palette simple with black and white and a pop of turquoise.
Julia Sarr-Jamois rocked pink pants like the pro that she is.
Leandra Medine was the picture of understated chic, juxtaposing a masculine-leaning blazer with sexy wedges.
Nicole Warne looked stunning in Paris in this Toni Maticevski ensemble.
Pernille Teisbaek had fun with proportions with a billowy-sleeved striped top and a cinched waist.
Another major trend outside the shows was decorated denim, which this attendant playfully paired with a fruity crossbody bag.
This showgoer was pretty in pink gingham.
Christine Centenera provided a lesson in perfect proportions.
Anna Dello Russo's street style looks more like the finale of a runway show.
Say hello to the prettiest stripes and floral pattern play.
There's something inherently special about Yasmin Sewell's bright blue eyelet.
Shiona Turini completed her outfit with ample jewels and an embroidered skirt.
The sidewalk might as well be a runway for Elena Perminova.
Maria Duenas Jacobs perfected the boy-meets-girl look in a lacy white dress and brogues.
Hanneli Mustaparta could single-handedly keep the crop-top trend going.
Two-toned fur that would make any mini look chic.
A kelly-green spin.