How to Dress Like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
92 Styling Hacks We Learned From Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
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At this point, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are two of the most trusted designers in the fashion world. Not only do their collections for The Row and Elizabeth and James resonate with stylish women — offering luxe staples you can take from work to the weekend — but their outfits offer endless inspiration.
Whenever the duo steps out, together or separately, we take note of their artful styling and bold pieces. There's almost always a takeaway, and here, you'll find some of our favorite ideas to steal. From smart suiting to tailored ballgowns, these are the most memorable and influential looks Mary-Kate and Ashley have worn — and the lessons to go with them.
1 Accessorizing Your Gown With an Oversize Clutch Is a Must
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2 Leather Dressing Doesn't Have To Be Boring
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3 Red Heels Help Accentuate a Black Dress
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4 Chunky Necklaces and Headpieces Are Always a Fun Way to Accessorize
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5 Who Says You Can't Wear a Turtleneck With Slip Skirt?
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6 If You're Not Feeling a Button-Down Shirt, Opt For a Button-Down Dress
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7 A Blazer Dress and Tassel Earrings Make For a Chic Ensemble
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8 Don't Be Afraid of Wearing a Sheer Lace Dress
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9 Add Leather Gloves and Chunky Jewels to Make a Trench Coat Edgy
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10 Let an Embroidered Vest Subtly Play Up a Blouse and Coat
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11 Kitten Heels Are a Comfy Styling Secret For Nights Out
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12 A Sheer Overlay on Any Dress Creates an Element of Mystery
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13 Crochet Is an Eye-Catching Detail That Every Girl Should Have in Her Closet
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14 A Black and White Color Scheme Promises a Minimalistic Look
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15 Gold and Green Look Lovely Paired Together
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16 Beanies and Blazers Are a Go-To Winter Accessorizing Trick
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17 Play Up Bold, Structured Shoulders by Striking a Fierce Pose
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18 Add More Glamour to a Furry, Oversize Coat With a Slitted Dress
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19 Let the Color of Your Chanel Bag Be the Focal Point of Your Outfit
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20 Rock an Emerald Jacket by Keeping Your Foundation Muted
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21 A Chunky Pearl Ring Plays Up the Sparkle of a Dramatic Gown
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22 Ever Think of Tying Your Leather Jacket Around a Cozy Knit? Now You Will
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23 A White T-Shirt Always Adds a Casual-Cool Touch to Your Maxis
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24 A Little Bit of Fringe Helps Play Up an All-Black Outfit
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25 Layer Your Camel Coat With a Lighter Pashmina For an Elevated Touch
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26 A Robe Coat With Your Favorite Heels Works For a Night Out
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27 Classic Designer Bags Always Fit Right Into a Special Evening Look
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28 When Your Gown Is Bright and the Embellishments Are Flashy, Keep Accessories Minimal
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29 Stand Out From Your Surroundings in a Bold Color Scheme
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30 Sometimes, It's All About the Glow You Get From Your Statement Earrings
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31 There's No Denying the Dreamy Effect of Cobalt Blue
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32 Belt a Vibrant Dress and Add Chunky Jewelry to Steal the Spotlight
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33 Nothing Looks Cooler For the Weekend Than a Sweatshirt, Cropped Jeans, and Slippers
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34 When Wearing a Voluminous Gown, Cinch Your Waist to Create Shape
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35 A Gray Tee Looks Fresh and Cool When Thrown Into a Luxe Look
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36 If Your Dress Feels Too Simple, Add a Scarf and an Embellished Clutch
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37 Suede and Satin Will Always Help You Steal the Spotlight
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38 If Anna Wintour Keeps Her Sunglasses On at Fashion Shows, You Can Too
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39 Play Up a Power Suit With Nothing But Ankle Strap Sandals and a Clutch
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40 Flats Can Make a Look Stand Out By a Mile
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41 When Complete With a Floor-Grazing Silk Skirt, You Can Wear Your Sweater to Dinner
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42 You Can Polish Off Summery Gladiator Sandals With a Sleek Blazer
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43 Two-Toned Flats Will Go With 99 Percent of Your Wardrobe
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44 Give Your Darkest Romantic Dresses a Playful Touch With Oversize Sunglasses and Light Bags
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45 When Sitting Front Row at a Runway Show, Play It Cool With Your Statement Accessories
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46 The Fanciest Column Gowns Come With Dramatic Necklines in Satin or Silk
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47 There's Never a Coat Too Chunky For the Red Carpet, Nor Shoes Too Majestic
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48 Let Your Clutch Play Up the Print of Your Cropped Coat
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49 Never Retire Your Turquoise Necklaces — They'll Help You Play Up Your Blues
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50 Complement Your Engagement Ring With a Simple Band
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51 Pack a Punch With Your Boldest Colors on the Street
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52 Balancing a Structured Coat on Your Shoulders Never Feels Outdated
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53 A Vest Makes a Sophisticated Add-On to Your Button Down
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54 Really Play Up Your Leggy Look in Classic Pumps
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55 Emphasize Your High-Neck Blouse With a Dazzling Bib Necklace
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56 Vintage Vibes of Your Print Are Enhanced by Chandelier Earrings
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57 Velvet Embroidered Bombers Are the Type of Piece You Work Your Outfit Around
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58 Never Overlook Your Leather Jacket — It'll Even Work Over a Ball Gown
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59 A Heather-Gray Maxi Skirt Will Stand the Test of Time
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60 Gold Bangles Are a Finishing Touch to Even the Laziest Weekend Looks
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61 You'll Never Regret Buying a Sheer Blouse
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62 A Beaded Bucket Bag Feels Dainty and Practical For a Fancy Event
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63 When Taking a Selfie, Sunglasses Look Great On
64 Pleating Always Makes You Feel Like a Princess
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65 Tassels, Golden Brooches, and Metallic Clutches Make For Very Boho Attire — Embrace It All
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66 Bedazzle a Jumpsuit With an Embroidered Overcoat
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67 Let Your White Turtleneck Stand Out by Adding a Matching Clutch
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68 Get Artful With Your Look — Add Layers of Beads or Mix-and-Match Patterns
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69 Turn Up the Contrast of Your Denim-on-Denim
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70 Use Your Favorite Designer Bag as a Carry-On For Sophisticated Travel Style
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71 When Avant-Garde Sleeves Feel Like a Risk, Add Sex Appeal With a Slit
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72 Play Up the Sheen of Your Suede With Gold Rings
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73 A Classic Monogram Is Practically a Neutral — Pair It With Any Print
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74 Go Full-On Bohemian in a Floral Maxi and a Fringe Clutch
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75 When Mixing Navy and Black, It's Best to Keep Separates Simple
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76 An Off-the-Shoulder Gown With Tiers of Jacquard Is Best Left Alone — Sweep Up Your Hair and Show It Off
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77 Velvet and Beading Are All You Need to Turn Heads
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78 A Plunging Neckline Should Be Played Up With Feminine Frills
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79 There Is Nothing Sexier Than a Black Silk Dress With the Thinnest of Spaghetti Straps
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80 Long Coats With Pooling Pants Are a Game Changer
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81 Mix Your Metallics — Gold Looks Great Up Against Gunmetal
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82 There Are All Types of Cleavage — Hip Cleavage Included
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83 When You're Wearing a Gown With an Open Back, Play It Up With Jewels
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84 Let Your Tee Hang Over a Leather Skirt For Instant Rocker Vibes
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85 Red Strappy Heels and a Polka-Dot Print Are Equally Playful
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86 Add Chunky Rings to a Sleek White Maxi to Add Boho Vibes
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87 Acid-Wash Denim Blends Into a Weekend Look With All-Black Accessories
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88 Round, Retro Frames Add a Fun Touch of Glamour
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89 Sheer Skirts Are Outfit Focal Points — Keep the Rest of Your Look Minimalistic
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90 Embroidered Loafers Should Always Be Shown Off
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91 A Neutral, Floor-Sweeping Gown Is Romanticized by a Vampy, Dark Lip
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92 Cutouts and Leg Slits Are Confidence Boosters on the Carpet — Pick Your Poison
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