Your Street Style Field Guide From NYC to Paris

The look: Laid-back, totally cool, and totally on trend.

Street style M.O.: The NYC fashion pack is most definitely packing covetable designer bags, statement heels, and killer shades. This crew doesn't skimp on the big-ticket items to make even the typical jeans-and-t-shirt look entirely Fashion Week worthy.

Pair your wide-leg jeans with a colorful jacket and sock heels.

A full floral skirt and pink pastels is a quirky way to foreshadow the upcoming season.

Danielle Bernstein cools off a poppy print suit with neutral accessories and a sleek overcoat.

Icy blue separates get a unique touch from tortoise sunglasses and printed pumps.

Nicole Warne makes a subtle statement in soft neutrals, but that doesn't mean she's any less eye-catching.

Barrettes and beaded bags might be the unlikeliest accessories, but they make a statement.

You can expect to see bright outfits that were made for getting recognized in a crowd. Think hot pink, blue, and green hues.

Be on the lookout for monochrome looks paired with snakeskin-print boots.

A citron Proenza Schouler dress and embellished sandals were pure fashion fun.

Leandra Medine outfitted a pair of red jeans with a statement tee.

Hanneli Mustaparta bared her midriff in a crop top and a leather mini.

Neon and florals made a standout pair.

A tribal-inspired necklace gave new style dimension to this vintage tee and cutoffs.

Talk about a statement topper — a fringed harness emboldened Phillip Lim's graphic tee.

Zanna Roberts Rassi inspired us with a soft button-down, a colorblock skirt, and chic cage heels.

This is how you nail the sporty vibe — with a cool mix-up of a tomboy cap and jacket to juxtapose a ladylike shift.

Don't abandon your brights just yet — this street styler showed how vibrant prints can still be worn well into Fall.

This metallic skirt got a cool-girl twist with a vintage tee and ankle-strap heels.

The look: Preppy and polished with a dash of punk.

Street style M.O.: Look for plaid, menswear-inspired pieces and classics, à la Laura Bailey. There's a bit of a buttoned-up vibe on one hand, and on the other, you get a dose of that prep-school rebellion with leather jackets, bold accessories, and playful proportions.

The all-royal appeal of a monochrome look like this one makes it destined to be popular among street style photographers.

An ethereal, embroidered bomber jacket gets a casual touch with white high-tops.

Jane Keltner's lace, see-through midi skirt gets a funky update with a polka-dot blouse and a bright handbag.

This street-cool mix got its statement power via a paisley-print sweatshirt and wide-leg plaid pants.

Joanna Hillman played it slick with a pair of slim trousers, then styled them up with a classic houndstooth blazer.

Just because it's cooler outside doesn't mean you have to adhere to a darker dress palette — we're loving the use of flirty pastels against a relaxed silhouette.

You can play up your eclectic side, even in the most ladylike of pieces. Case in point: Nicole Warne paired her cat-faced sweater with a prim eggshell-yellow pencil skirt.

Her wool-embroidered babydoll dress and leather backpack provided a retro '90s feel.

A polished trench-inspired coat can tie an entire outfit together.

It's all about the cutout oxford flats here.

The collared blouse and sweater set never gets old, especially when you've got pretty floral prints to boast, too.

We're loving this updated take on the slick pleated skirt. Her blue fur-collar jacket, cross-embellished sweater, and patent-leather PPQ platforms added a slightly rebellious feel to the traditionally classic skirt silhouette.

Laura Bailey is a master of mixed prints — her floral button-up and tartan plaid midi skirt looked like a match made in fashion heaven.

Style a graphic-print cardigan with bright pink pants and heels.

The look: A little sexy, womanly, and entirely whimsical.

Street style M.O.: These street style pros, like Nicole Warne, mix up sweet skirts and cuts with busy prints. They aren't afraid of color or pattern, but it's all finished with a ladylike sophistication.

Completely luxe outfit embellishments are downplayed by classic cranberry loafers.

Anna Dello Russo's tinsel pencil skirt is accompanied by delicate, feminine accoutrements up top and grounded by chunky boots.

Plaid looks chic, not punk, against all-black leather.

A bohemian ensemble gets finished with some structure.

Taylor Tomasi Hill was the picture of retro cool in a full-skirted floral dress, but don't be fooled. She also included a tougher black leather jacket to make it interesting.

A delicate shift dress offset chunky wedge boots below.

A romantic red off-the-shoulder dress goes perfectly with gold accents.

Give your preppier wares an exotic twist — this reptilian-printed jacket is a great example of how to do so.

Add a cool costume statement necklace to a sophisticated look to give it its vintage charm.

The latest Valentino gown sighting is nude-toned, cap-sleeved, and just as romantic as the rest.

Anna Dello Russo in a flurry of prints and covetable accessories.

Chiara Ferragni mixed bright pinks and oranges with a ladylike edge.

You want floral embroidery, you got it. Nicole Warne maxed out on Dolce & Gabbana's take on the trend, wearing it even on her bag.

Fashionable friends with coordinating statement jewels.

We love the juxtaposition between the bright girlie pink and more neutral olive leather.

The look: Utterly chic, easy, and confident — or totally dramatic. There's rarely a middle ground.

Street style M.O.: The streets of Paris are runways in their own right. You'll find editors and fashion insiders peacocking in full force for the throngs of photogs — and you can usually expect to see some serious couture on the sidewalks or hanging out in the Tuileries. On the flip side, there's a crew that subscribes to Emmanuelle Alt's brand of effortless Parisian chic — no bells or whistles, just perfectly cut separates and a great pair of heels.

A trench coat layered atop a sleek suit combo like this one still feels completely feminine with the right accessories.

Eva Chen's statement pieces are Parisian-chic, but not without personality.

The best lesson in street style is to pair your statement pieces, like this box-clutch and overcoat, with your more casual, go-to wardrobe staples.

Princess Deena Abdulaziz shows us all-white perfection with a dainty cardigan and minimal accessories.

The chicest take on fur with classic camel hues and the sexiest lace-up heels.

A bold mix of Balmain stripes and statement platforms.

All-white suiting met eye-catching cage heels for a cool twist.

Classic charm got a high-fashion twist with lace-up booties and a metallic top.

Boyfriend-style denim got a military twist with this statement topper.

A chunky knit played opposites against skinny-print bottoms and cap-toe heels.

Ulyana Sergeenko worked a bold feathered skirt and contrasting pumps for a totally statement-making effect.

This classicist toted a Céline bag and hinted at an edgier style with a pair of cutout booties.

How very Isabel Marant of you: fringed booties and a knit mini collided in this cool-girl look.

Carine Roitfeld gave a sly smile as she made her way out of the shows in her signature mix of slim skirt and heels.