Everything We Know About Fashion We Learned From the Mary-Kate and Ashley Movies
There is one undeniable similarity that all fashion girls share: we are all die-hard Mary-Kate and Ashley fans. Not only are they the CFDA award-winning designers behind The Row and Elizabeth and James, they're also street style savants who totally gave rise to the grungy-cool look we've all tried to emulate. But the truth is, we've been seeking inspiration from Mary-Kate and Ashley for quite a long time. We watched the duo's every film, from To Grandmother's House We Go to New York Minute, and we grew up stealing their style secrets from the screen.
Whether you begged your mom to buy you a printed bandanna because Maddie Parker totally rocked one in Our Lips Are Sealed or you collected butterfly clips to wear with your velvet spaghetti-strap cocktail dresses thanks to Passport to Paris, Mary-Kate and Ashley have been steadfast fashion icons since you were watching them on VHS.
Read on for 50 times you wanted to look like both Mary-Kate and Ashley all at once, even when they were both wearing totally disparate looks. They weren't kidding when they said, "it takes two."
To Grandmother's House We Go
Santa hats go with everything.
To Grandmother's House We Go
Never buy identical bags — always go for the subtle contrast.
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
When you don't know what to be for Halloween, the classic witch works every time.
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
Please only wear tights that accent your plaid print.
How the West Was Fun
Your Western-inspired look is never complete without a little fringe.
It Takes Two
Never settle for a dress code. Even when your sister is black-tie-ready, you can still totally go in a baseball cap.
It Takes Two
There are plenty of variations of overalls. No matter which pair you choose, know that you'll look cuter with a flannel tied around your waist.
Billboard Dad
Round retro sunglasses: always a necessity.
Billboard Dad
Your casual spaghetti-strap tank top just isn't complete without a choker necklace.
Passport to Paris
Your closet should always be stocked with a floral minidress. They'll come in handy at a moment's notice.
Passport to Paris
Headphones totally count as an accessory. Use sparingly but always to play up your airport style.
Passport to Paris
If you're going to go matchy-matchy, you might as well go all out.
Passport to Paris
How to subtly steal the spotlight in a cocktail dress: opt for satin or velvet and always finish your look with a complementing necklace.
Passport to Paris
They call them biker jackets for a reason. Oh, and platform low-tops will always be cool.
Switching Goals
For every girlie girl, there's a sporty athletic type that looks just right by her side.
Switching Goals
When you're wearing a bandanna, it's just easier to keep your cool.
Switching Goals
Don't leave the house without adding a simple style quirk, i.e. clasping your cardigan with the top button only.
Switching Goals
Wearing your denim jacket inside is highly encouraged. After all, it's part of a complete outfit.
Switching Goals
Stripes, florals — prints are a must.
Our Lips Are Sealed
Bandanna headbands and easy caps are perfect for brunch.
Our Lips Are Sealed
Board shorts are sexier than a bikini. Every time.
Our Lips Are Sealed
Graphic tees are a weekend-wardrobe staple.
Our Lips Are Sealed
If you've got it, flaunt it — at least when you're on the beach.
Our Lips Are Sealed
Warm accents heat up your beach-ready look.
Winning London
When you're traveling to a new place, always go equipped with hats and scarves. You can shed your layers later.
Winning London
Street style 101: when you're wearing bell-bottoms in a plaid or tie-dye print, leave your coat unbuttoned and let them peek out while you walk.
Winning London
It's impossible to stand out with a plain-old black umbrella.
Holiday in the Sun
If you're going to twin with your sister on vacation, do it right. Your prints shouldn't be identical, and one of you should break up the pattern with a neutral piece.
Holiday in the Sun
Always pack a pair of shorts to wear to the beach. Who wants her booty on full display in the middle of the hotel lobby?
Holiday in the Sun
A plunging neckline does not equal faster service. "Take a number," Megan Fox. We mean Brianna.
Getting There
Plaid button-up tanks are cool. Studded plaid button-up tanks are cooler.
Getting There
Road trips call for casual, lightweight denim. You never know who you're going to see when you make a pit stop, after all.
When in Rome
Never let anyone tell you that you don't look sleek in your turtleneck.
When in Rome
When in Rome, make your look as romantic as possible. Unbutton your collared shirt a bit, or throw on your white flowing maxi skirt.
When in Rome
We don't want to make generalizations, but there are a ton of guys who are most attracted to the girls in simple looks. Sometimes, a crisp white button-down and flared jeans is all you need.
The Challenge
Breezy lightweight trousers and printed bohemian tops are must haves when you're at the beach.
The Challenge
Beaded wrap bracelets and necklaces play up your beachy glow at sunset.
The Challenge
Oversize sweatshirts are totally campfire appropriate. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
New York Minute
I "Heart" NY shirts are a classic, whether dirty or clean.
New York Minute
Feel free to cause a scene in the middle of Times Square, especially if you're dressed to the nines.
New York Minute
When in New York, pile on the diamonds and make a flashy statement. PS In this city, a puppy counts as a street style accessory.
New York Minute
You can scrunch your nose at your sister's fashion choices, but that doesn't mean you can't share a cab.
New York Minute
Distressed denim + graphic tee + statement hat + hobo satchel = grungy cool.
New York Minute
Every girl must master her #IWokeUpLikeThis look.
New York Minute
There is nothing like a good towel moment.