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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nyc-fashion-tips-002.jpgTHE 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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