How to Dress Like a New Yorker
The 37 Commandments of Dressing Like a New Yorker
You'd be hard-pressed to find a New Yorker who only wears black. As far as we're concerned, that's an ill-founded fashion rule made to be broken. But there is something the most stylish ladies of NYC have in common — when they get dressed in the morning, their looks are refined and polished.
When New Yorkers step out of their apartments, they do it with confidence, traveling from point A to point B without missing a step — even when they're wearing heels. The best part? Their outfits are incredibly easy to re-create. Even if you don't live in the Big Apple, you can totally dress like you do when you follow the 37 style rules ahead.
1 Accessorize With the Right Statement Pieces
2 Pair a Sexy Skirt With a Casual Sweatshirt
3 Blend In With the Environment While Also Standing Out
4 Keep at Least 1 Amazing Off-the-Shoulder Shirt in Rotation
5 Dare to Cover Your Coordinated Set With a Contrast Print
6 Complete All Baggy Trousers With a Pair of Heels
7 Make Sure Your Outfit Coordinates With the Street Art
8 Elevate Your Functional Jumpsuit With Platform Sneakers
9 Master a Confident Strut in Statement Leather
10 Leave an Impression From All Angles
11 When in Doubt, Add Some Color
12 Let Yourself Go All Rocker-Grunge
13 Do Something Crazy, Like Mixing Prints With 2 Different Tops
14 Know That a Monochrome Look Isn't Complete Without Dark Shades
15 Remember That Gray Doesn't Have to Look Drab
16 Try Something New With Your Overalls
17 Try the Oversize Look On For Size
18 Contrast Oversize Pieces With Pointed-Toe Shoes
19 Learn That a Matchy-Matchy Style Moment Is A-OK
20 Let a Pair of Rugged Sneakers Be the Foundation to a Glamorous Look
21 Complete a Just-Rolled-Out-of-Bed T-Shirt With Designer Heels
22 Find Your Power Suit — and Rock It
23 Play With Proportions
24 Balance Your Structured Jacket on Your Shoulders
25 Remember That Denim Is Your Best Friend
26 Carry a Crossbody Bag With a Statement Strap
27 Keep Your Loungewear on When You Leave the House
28 Master Monochrome
29 Learn to Let Loose and Run Free in a Slip Dress
30 Pull a Carrie Bradshaw and Show Off That Playful Dress
31 Make Mixing Blue and Black Look Easy
32 Get Your Hands On a Throw-On-and-Go Backpack
33 Wear Your Blazer Undone
34 Accessorize With Sparkly Jewels — and Coffee
35 Work Your Leather Mini With Trainer Sneakers
36 Make a Memorable Statement When You Go
37 Never Underestimate the Power of a Parka
