ELLE US editors list off their key fashion tips and trends for your next trip to the Big Apple below.
• Robbie Myers – Editor in Chief of ELLE US
• Joe Zee – Creative Director of ELLE US
• Anne Slowey – Fashion News Directror of ELLE US
• Emily Dougherty – Beauty & Fitness Director of ELLE US
• Joann Pailey – Market Director of ELLE US
THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN FASHION
ED: “Low-key clothes in super luxurious fabrics.”
RM: “Colour.”
JP: “New York is known for an edgy mix of Downtown meets Uptown, and I would say that it still accurately describes our fashion habits today.”
JZ: “Being individual. The best part of New York is that everyone has their own personal style. I love that.”
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THE BIGGEST DAYTIME TRENDS FOR WORK
RM: “A pair of skinny trousers with a jacket.”
JP: “Colour! Lots of mixed prints (Stella McCartney, Prada, J.Crew).”
THE BIGGEST DAYTIME TRENDS FOR THE WEEK-END
RM: “Not caring.”
JP: “Right now, the biggest trend we are seeing in denim is floral. I think metallics are best but floral jeans are perfect for a spring or summer wardrobe (Calla, Current Elliot, Joe’s Jeans.)”
JZ: “Casual cool”
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Read on to the next page for the best trends in evening wear…
THE BIGGEST EVENING LOOK TRENDS FOR HAPPY HOUR
JP: “Something with a little shine, or anything black leather (ie: Alexander Wang)”
JZ: “Casual elegance.”
THE BIGGEST EVENING LOOK TRENDS TO GO TO THE RESTAURANT
JZ: “Casual elegance.”
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THE BIGGEST EVENING LOOK TRENDS TO GO OUT CLUBBING
ED: “Flats or platforms: shoes you can dance in.”
JZ: “Tight and sexy.”
THE BIGGEST FASHION DON’TS
ED: “Anything goes in NYC”
JP: “Anything that looks too planned out.”
JZ: “Nothing. Everything is in fashion in New York, good or bad.”
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