New York Fashion Week Style Ideas

1 Pair a Fancy Look With Casual Shoes

Dust off the fancy ensemble you never get the chance to wear and pair it with sporty slides or sneakers to dress it down.

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2 Belt a Dress That "Shouldn't" Be Belted

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Take an unexpected dress like a formal maxi, toss on an oversize waist belt, and rock it during the day.

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3 Try a Skinny Scarf

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Jump on this season's major street style trend, the skinny scarf.

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4 Or Accessorize With a Choker

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Whether it's a simple silk ribbon or a chunky metal piece, add a hint of edge and sexiness to any ensemble by wearing a choker.

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5 Layer a Crop Top Over a Formal Shirt

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Extend the life of your Summer go-to, the crop top, by layering it over a structured top.

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6 Dress in Gradients

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Instead of colorblocking, try gradient dressing — wearing pieces in the same color family but different shades.

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7 Wear a Skirt Over Pants

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OK, so it may not strike you as the most practical look, but pairing a slim-fit skirt over flared pants makes for an interesting play on volume and adds extra layers when the Fall chill sets in.

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8 Or Layer an Entire Dress Over Pants

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Slide into a sexy dress, and toss fitted jeans on the bottom for extra coverage.

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9 Dress Down a Fancy Look With a Tee Around the Waist

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Knot a long-sleeved tee or sweatshirt around your waist to add an unexpectedly cool touch to a more dressed-up look.

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10 Pump Up the Print Mixing

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Don't play it safe with print mixing; instead, take prints from different style trends — sporty stripes and boho florals, for example — and pair them with flair.

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11 Wear Your Pajamas Around the Clock

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With pajama-inspired looks popping up both on the runway and the street, just know this comfy-cool look is about to be everywhere.

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12 Keep Your Feet Cozy

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Slide a pair of plain (or patterned) socks on along with your favorite heels to make the shoes you wear over and over feel fresh again.

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13 Layer a Turtleneck Under a Dress

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Give an old favorite dress an unexpected twist by layering it over a formfitting top. Bonus points if you opt for contrasting colors or prints.

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14 Toss a Sport Jacket Over a High-Fashion Ensemble

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Give your outfit a more relaxed feel by tossing a track jacket over your shoulders before you head out the door.

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