Every time fashion month rolls around, one of the most exciting dispatches, in our humble opinion, is the street style. Runway fashion will always have our hearts and attention, but there’s nothing like seeing the latest trends and coveted pieces in the wild outside the tents. We’re always inspired by the insanely cool and creative looks showgoers manage to put together. This time around, we’ve consolidated 10 of the best style lessons we’ve learned from pouring through hundreds of street style snaps from New York, London, Milan and Paris. We’ll be taking these ideas to heart, from getting up the courage to layer seemingly incongruent pieces to investing in a truly killer coat. Check out our favorite dressing tips and outfit ideas you’ll want to steal for your very own.
Images: Imaxtree
The 10 Biggest Lessons We Learned From Fashion Month Street Style
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Words Matter
There was no lack of wordy looks at fashion month, from the political tees pictured here to quirkier nonsensical items and even accessories. It's clear this trend isn't going anywhere.
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Words Matter
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Words Matter
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Words Matter
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Words Matter
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Fishnets Are Back
Leave it to fashion month attendees to make fishnets look totally fresh. Whether worn under an elongated jacket or peeking out of the slit of a sexy skirt, this tights look is making us rethink the lack of fishnets in our wardrobe.
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Fishnets Are Back
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Fishnets Are Back
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Fishnets Are Back
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Fishnets Are Back
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Effortless Layering
Think two random items don't go together? Think again. These showgoers appeared to have picked a few pieces of clothing at random and managed to fit them all together with ease and flair. We'll be trying this stat.
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Effortless Layering
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Effortless Layering
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Effortless Layering
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Effortless Layering
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Outerwear Can Make the Look
Sometimes all you need is a statement coat. In addition to (hopefully!) keeping you warm, brightly patterned outerwear with unexpected details is a totally easy wardrobe win.
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Outerwear Can Make the Look
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Outerwear Can Make the Look
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Outerwear Can Make the Look
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Outerwear Can Make the Look
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Un-Basic Denim Rules
Forget the skinny jeans versus mom jeans debate. These fashion month style stars are all about next-level denim — with funky hole patterns or wonderfully weird hems.
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Un-Basic Denim Rules
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Un-Basic Denim Rules
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Un-Basic Denim Rules
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Un-Basic Denim Rules
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Try an Unusual Silhouette
Say so long to traditionally flattering clothing and go out on a limb with a piece that reaches unexpected heights — or widths.
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Try an Unusual Silhouette
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Try an Unusual Silhouette
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Try an Unusual Silhouette
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Try an Unusual Silhouette
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Sporty and Fancy Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Think you either have to look totally decked out or ready to run a marathon? Wrong! You can do both by expertly mixing up pieces (or tossing in a pair of bright white sneakers).
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Sporty and Fancy Are Not Mutually Exclusive
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Sporty and Fancy Are Not Mutually Exclusive
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Sporty and Fancy Are Not Mutually Exclusive
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Sporty and Fancy Are Not Mutually Exclusive
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Matchy-Matchy Is Still Fun
Be it pajama dressing or straight-up suit wearing, showing up with one pattern or color on your whole look is still fresh.
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Matchy-Matchy Is Still Fun
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Matchy-Matchy Is Still Fun
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Matchy-Matchy Is Still Fun
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Matchy-Matchy Is Still Fun
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Opposites Attract
At the other end of the spectrum is a total clash of patterns. Loudly contrasting two completely different prints can apparently look way cool.
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Opposites Attract
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Opposites Attract
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Opposites Attract
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Opposites Attract
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When in Doubt, Go With a Cool Accessory
There's no denying that a standout accessory can elevate a look from ho-hum to next-level. Be it a weird-cool hip bag or an awesomely oversized scarf, you can be sure to completely change an outfit with one easy piece.
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When in Doubt, Go With a Cool Accessory
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When in Doubt, Go With a Cool Accessory
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When in Doubt, Go With a Cool Accessory
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When in Doubt, Go With a Cool Accessory
