This Boot Style Gives Any Dress a Downtown-Cool Feel

Photo via: @karenbritchick

Blogger Karen Blanchard paired black lug-sole boots with her printed maxi dress to create a downtown-cool outfit I love. Adding this season's biggest boot trend with feminine pieces makes for an incredibly cool look that's great for winter and beyond. Shop my round up of the best maxi dresses and lug-sole boots to pair together below.

This Boot Style Gives Any Dress a Downtown-Cool Feel

Photo via: @karenbritchick

Blogger Karen Blanchard paired black lug-sole boots with her printed maxi dress to create a downtown-cool outfit we love. Adding this season's biggest boot trend with feminine pieces makes for an incredibly cool look that's great for winter and beyond. Shop our round up of the best maxi dresses and lug-sole boots to pair together below.

The Downtown-Cool Way to Wear White Jeans for Fall

Photo via: Sandra Semburg

We can't bring ourselves to put away our white jeans for fall, especially when there's such great outfit inspiration out there on how to wear a pair this season. This street style shot in particular shows us a downtown-cool way to pull off white denim in the colder months. All you need to recreate the look is a black belted leather jacket, black turtleneck top, white raw-hem jeans, and black heeled ankle boots.

STREET STYLE: CLASSIC • PREPPY • DOWNTOWN COOL

Photo via: Kelly Stuart

Revisiting this street style shot I posted back in 2009. The look is still one of my favorites to this day. A nod to classic preppy style, but the leather gives it a downtown cool feel.

Get the look...

The Downtown-Cool Way to Wear a Satin Camisole

Photos via: Jonathan Daniel Pryce for Vogue Spain and Vogue Germany

Ever since laying our eyes on this street style outfit we've kept in mind for how to wear a silky satin camisole top for summer. The beautiful model wears hers with cool, baggy khaki pants and black strappy sandals. So simple and easy to pull off yet it's incredibly stylish.

A Downtown-Cool Way to Wear White Jeans for Winter

Photo via: Sandra Semburg

We can't bring ourselves to put away our white jeans for fall and winter, especially when there's such great outfit inspiration out there on how to wear a pair this season. This street style shot in particular shows us a downtown-cool way to pull off white denim in the colder months. All you need to recreate the look is a long black leather jacket, black turtleneck top, white jeans with frayed hems, and heeled black ankle boots.

A Downtown-Cool Way to Wear White Jeans for Winter

Photo via: Sandra Semburg

We can't bring ourselves to put away our white jeans for fall and winter, especially when there's such great outfit inspiration out there on how to wear a pair this season. This street style shot in particular shows us a downtown-cool way to pull off white denim in the colder months. All you need to recreate the look is a long black leather jacket, black turtleneck top, white jeans with frayed hems, and heeled black ankle boots.

THE COOL KIDS | KAELEN F/W 2013 CAMPAIGN

ph: Herring & Herring for Kaelen

I know I'm late on this, but how cool is the Kaelen F/W 2013 campaign? Great pieces, great styling + LOVE the shoes- swooning over the two-toned Céline heels!

Shop the Kaelen collections here + here // You can find the studded brogues here.

Get Chloe Sevingy's Downtown Cool Blazer And Cut-Off Shorts Look

Photos via: Zimbio

Like the Olsen twins, actress Chloe Sevigny is always ahead of the fashion curve. This downtown cool look is from 2009, yet her scalloped white blazer and cut-off denim shorts are perfectly on-trend for summer. Love this woman!

Get the look:
+ Boutique Moschino Scalloped Trim Blazer
+ Eilise Long Line Blazer In Cream
+ Lafayette 148 New York Hi-Lo Silk Tank
+ Free People Irreplaceable Cut Off Shorts
+ Joshu + Vela Leather Zip Clutch

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A Downtown Cool Take On Cropped Denim Flares

Photo via: Madewell

As I'm sure you all noticed, cropped denim flares are everywhere right now. Here's a downtown cool take on the trend that's perfect for when it starts to get chilly out.

Get the look:
+ Inlaid Token Necklace
+ Washed Leather Epaulet Jacket
+ Ribbed Funnelneck Top
+ 11" High Riser Crop Flares
+ The Foothill Boot

A Downtown Cool Way To Wear A Teddy Coat

Photos via: Fashion Landscape

Textured teddy coats are still going strong this season, and Laura shows a downtown cool way to wear her own with a beanie, leather pants, and ankle boots.

Get the look:
+ 1717 Olive Purl Knit Slouch Beanie Hat
+ ASOS Paisie Fluffy Teddy Bear Coat
+ Proenza Schouler PS11 Small Leather Bag
+ SP Black Zip Detail Faux Leather Skinny Pants
+ Topshop Magnificent Bootie

Model-Off-Duty: Megan Irwin Is Downtown Cool In A Bomber Jacket

Photos via: Carolines Mode | Harper's Bazaar 

Loving Model Megan Irwin's downtown cool take on the bomber jacket.

Get the look:
+ Alpha Industries MA-1 Bomber Jacket
+ Frenchi Spread Collar Shirt
+ Givenchy Antigona Medium Duffel Bag
+ Rag & Bone/JEAN The Plush Legging Jeans
+ Vagabond Marja Point Ankle Boots

This Downtown Cool Look Proves That A Gingham Shirt Is A Must-Have

Photos via: Lady Addict

This downtown cool look from Silvia is proof that a gingham shirt is a must-have.

Get the look:
+ Spitfire CBX Shades
+ J.Crew Boy Shirt in Crinkle Gingham
+ Michael Kors Large Lexington Chronograph Bracelet Watch
+ ASOS Farleigh High Waist Slim Jeans with Thigh and Knee Rip

A Downtown-Cool Take On The Trench Coat

Photo via: Death By Elocution

Obsessed with this killer trench coat look! The white knit, coated skinny jeans and pointed-toe Acne Studios boots give the outfit a downtown-cool feel.

Get the look:
+ Everlane The Everlane Trench
+ Kristen Blake Belted Trench Coat
+ Wilt Thermal Baby Slouch BF Tee
+ Zee Gee Why Coated Black Skinny Jeans
+ Acne Studios Jensen Leather Ankle Boots (also here)

SHORT OVERALLS | DOWNTOWN COOL

ph: MIJA

Another great short overalls look (remember Paulien?). By throwing on a leather moto jacket, Mija gave her look a downtown cool feel. Leather, stripes and denim is by far one of my favorite style mixes, so it's no wonder I love this.

Get the look...
+ Oasis Quilted Leather Jacket
+ T by Alexander Wang Linen Stripe Tee (or Tank Top)
+ Haute Hippie Chambray Overalls
+ Topshop Moto Bleach Denim Dungarees
+ Vans Authentic Sneakers

A Blogger's Downtown-Cool Look To Try Now

Photo via: Damsel In Dior

Blogger Jacey is the epitome of downtown-cool in a white v-neck pocket tee, leopard jacket, cropped leather pants and gold layered jewelry. Every piece in her outfit are welcome wardrobe staples, guaranteed to make getting dressed just a bit easier. All about this timeless and effortless look.

Get the look:
+ DVF Leopard Print Jacket (also here)
+ J. Crew Linen V-Neck Pocket T-Shirt
+ Rebecca Minkoff Love Cross Body Bag
+ Boss Orange Salegi Leather Look Pants
+ New Look Pointed Workwear Loafers

Model-Off-Duty Style: A Downtown Cool Summer Work Look

Photo via: The Urban Spotter

Model Ophelie Guillermand was spotted on the streets of New York City in a downtown cool summer look that doubles as perfect workwear. Major plus is that it's a cinch to pull off— Simply layer a black sleeveless blazer over a white shirtdress, complete with a pair of statement sandals, and you're ready for the office!

Get the look:
+ Alice & UO Sleeveless Blazer
+ Eileen Fisher Classic Collar Shirtdress
+ Bally Buckled Leather Sandal
+ Sigerson Morrison Solar Leather Buckle Sandals

We Want a Brown Coat Thanks to This Cool Street Style Look

Photo via: Sandra Semburg

After seeing this street style look we are adding a brown coat to our must-have list for fall and winter. With the help of retro square sunglasses, light-wash jeans, a white bag, and square-toed shoes the textured coat becomes the epitome of downtown-cool.

We're Loving This Leather Jacket Look for Spring

Photo via: Vogue Paris

It's about to be leather jacket season and this cool street style look is at the top of our list to recreate. The spring outfit is casual yet downtown-cool with a black leather moto jacket, white camisole top, box bag, white jeans or off-white jeans, and black combat boots.

I'm Loving This Leather Jacket Look for Spring

Photo via: Vogue Paris

It's about to be leather jacket season and this cool street style look is at the top of my list to recreate. The spring outfit idea is casual yet downtown-cool with a black leather moto jacket (draped over the shoulders), a white camisole top, fun box bag, white jeans or off-white jeans, and black combat boots.