Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen [1] are known for their pioneering style [2], but this time around, it seems they've found some surprising inspiration for their forward-thinking fashion: the past. The duo was spotted out on the streets in NYC, each putting their own unique spin on a denim-centered look [3]. The sisters looked casual-cool in their respective ensembles, but the outfits reminded us of their styles from yesteryear — maybe a throwback to Billboard Dad?
Mary-Kate's easygoing ensemble consisted of slide-on sneakers, skinny jeans, and a light-blue sweatshirt — all our teenage go-tos. Then she added on sunglasses and a long pendant necklace to finish off the look. Meanwhile, Ashley took similar staples — denim and a fitted blue sweater — but gave them her own spin by opting for a high-waisted pair of flared jeans [4] and adding on wire-rim rectangular sunglasses and taupe booties.
Read on to check out their individual styles, and then shop the look that you love most.
Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen
Ashley Olsen
Carrera CA7022S Polarized Rectangular Sunglasses [5] ($159)
Polaroid Unisex Rectangular Sunglasses [6] ($60)
Ray-Ban Aviator Large Metal Mirror Sunglasses [7] ($225)
Topshop Skinny Chevron Ribbed Sweater [8] ($50)
The Row Crewneck Sweater [9] ($890)
Giambattista Valli for 7 High Waisted Flared Cotton Denim Jeans [10] ($350)
Diane von Furstenberg DVF Debbie High Waisted Denim Pant [11] ($328)
Koral Flared High Waist Jeans [12] ($238)
Tod's Classico Buckle Detail Loafers [13] ($525)
Jeffrey Campbell Bitsie Round Toe Pump [14] ($125)
Dolce Vita Keiton Suede Booties [15] ($130)
Mary-Kate Olsen
Oliver Peoples Shaelie Mirrored Semi-Rimless Sunglasses, Frost [16] ($435)
Ray-Ban Classic Clubmaster Sunglasses [17] ($160)
Melinda Maria Lea Pyramid Pendant Long Necklace [18] ($98)
Eddie Borgo Plume Long Pendulum Necklace [19] ($250)
Kenzo Paris Kenzo Sweatshirt [20] ($370)
H&M Sweatshirt [21] ($30)
The Great College Sweatshirt [22] ($175)
Banana Republic Dark Wash Denim Legging [23] ($98)
J Brand JBRAND 23110 Maria High-Rise Skinny in After Dark [24] ($188)
Donald J Pliner Betina Embellished Slip-On Sneaker [25] ($228)
Vince Neda Cap-Toe Slip-On Sneaker, Black [26] ($225)
Vans Classic Perforated Slip-On Sneaker [27] ($60)