Between single- and double-breasted, fitted and oversize styles, there are many different blazers to choose from these days. The same goes for styling them—endless ways. If you're looking for one easy outfit formula to follow, though, take inspiration from actress Whitney Peak.

While leaving The Today Show in New York City this morning, Peak was photographed in a pinstripe blazer layered over a button-down shirt and paired with faded bootcut jeans. The denim balanced the tailored formality of her upper layers, adding an effortlessly cool edge. For shoes, she chose closed-toe platform heels that grounded the ensemble.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who associates blazers with formal workwear and traditional office settings, so seeing Peak style a blazer in a completely different light feels refreshing. She intentionally ditched the conventional pairings—matching tailored trousers and slingbacks—and took the unexpected route. This element of surprise has set cool, chic outfits apart from those that are just fine in 2026.

If you're inspired to style a blazer in a fresh way, keep scrolling. Ahead, discover the best bootcut jeans and platform heels that will make any blazer look modern, elevated, and elegant this year and beyond.

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After seeing one too many TikTok videos declaring thick, black opaque tights out, I was almost ready to resign myself to the idea that they were no longer a chic choice. Thankfully, Gracie Abrams has brought me back to reality with one of the most interesting takes on tights styling I've seen this season. Rather than opting for the usual black footwear, she went for high contrast, pairing her 80-denier tights with a polar-opposite pair of white pointed-toe heels.

Adding another flash of optic white, Gracie wore her tights and heels with a semi-sheer white minidress, creating a striking interplay between light and dark that gave her outfit an entirely fresh feel.

An unexpected tights-and-shoes combination, perhaps, but one that speaks to the bolder colour pairings gaining traction this season, from royal purple to energetic cobalt blue. If head-to-toe colour isn't your thing, though, black tights and white heels offer a more understated way to experiment with contrast while still giving your winter wardrobe a fresh perspective.

So, there's no need to pack your white heels away now that summer is over. Read on to shop the white heels and high-denier tights I'm recommending for the season ahead.

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As we move into the coldest months, I always think it's worth taking a fresh look at your everyday colour palette. A few considered swaps can be enough to breathe new life into your rotation, and as someone who wears blue jeans nearly every day, I've been on a personal mission to find the winter colour trends that pair best with my favourite denim.

Thankfully, Elsa Hosk seems to be on the same page. Spotted styling blue jeans three different ways, she offered up some inspiration for the colours worth adding to my own rotation this season. From an understated neutral to an unexpected shade, these are the three winter colour trends I'm taking my cues from Elsa to wear with jeans right now.

3 Winter Colour Trends That Go With Blue Jeans

1. Mole + Blue Jeans

Style Notes: An understated neutral that feels more unexpected than the usual black, beige or grey, mole is a winter colour trend I think deserves far more attention. Its muted, earthy tone pairs naturally with light-blue denim, offering a softer alternative to black that still feels polished and pulled-together.

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2. Pink + Blue Jeans

Style Notes: Pink might not be the first shade that springs to mind when you think of a winter colour palette, but I'm here to make its case. Optimistic and fresh, it works beautifully alongside deeper seasonal shades such as burgundy and plum. Paired with blue jeans, though, pink feels brings a welcome hit of colour to an everyday outfit without overcomplicating things.

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3. Burgundy + Blue Jeans

Style Notes: Burgundy is a cornerstone of any winter colour palette, and as Elsa Hosk proved this week, the rich, vampy shade works just as well with blue jeans as it does with darker tailoring. Wearing hers in the form of a burgundy leather jacket, Elsa gave her denim look a tonal finish by pairing it with flats in the same rich, decadent hue.

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I don't know about you, but I have far too many pairs of wintry black and brown shoes in my closet, and boredom has officially set in. I also wear jeans far more than any other item in my closet during fall and winter, so buying shoes that make them a bit more exciting is my main shopping objective this season. Luckily, it hasn't been hard to figure out which trend to add to my wardrobe: black-and-white animal-print shoes. All the cool girls are wearing it, and all the cool brands are making it. In this case, that cool girl is Dua Lipa, who wore a pair of zebra-print pumps with a velvet jacket and dark-denim jeans for dinner in NYC last week.

From dalmatian to pony to zebra, these chic animal prints are even more versatile than leopard, and wearing them in shoe form indicates that you have cool style. Plus, you'll look like you put more effort into your jeans outfits than you did. The best black-and-white animal-print shoes are calf-hair ones, and I found a handful of great options to add to your winter wardrobe. Keep scrolling to shop them and see Dua Lipa's styling of zebra shoes.

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On Dua Lipa: Chloé Embellished Cotton-Velvet Jacket ($1935); Chanel bag; Christian Louboutin La Pigalle Pumps in Zebra ($1245)

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Looking back, black sneakers were *the* sneakers of the early 2020s, with the Adidas Samba leading the charge. Everyone wore them with jeans, knee-length skirts, trousers, and more, and many still do. But fashion trends tend to shift at the start of a new year, and black sneakers risk falling victim to 2027's changing of the guard. The only way to guarantee that yours will still look relevant in a few months? Wear them with a pop of color, specifically fuchsia, and cropped drawstring pants à la Zoë Kravitz. Suddenly, your black sneakers won't look dated. In fact, you'll look more up-to-date than ever.

Kravitz was spotted wearing the somewhat dated sneaker color trend on the set of her upcoming film Die Alive, which has already resulted in plenty of save-worthy outfits. Her character donned a pair of black Adidas Sambas styled with cropped drawstring pants, a fuchsia crewneck sweatshirt, and a car coat. The look was finished off with Prada's Re-Edition 1995 Bag and a red knit scarf. Unlike some wardrobes for the big screen, Kravitz's character clearly has relatable style and an eye for dressing in a cool, casual, and modern way. Her sneaker styling is proof of that.

On Zoë Kravitz: Prada bag; Adidas Samba OG Sneakers ($100)

The trick is to style your black sneakers with other trends that are extremely "right now." Fuchsia is a color that's only just entering the style set's periphery, but soon, it'll be the next big thing. By wearing the rising color trend with black sneakers, the shoe style people are starting to feel fatigued with instantly becomes exciting again. The same goes for drawstring pants, specifically versions like J.Crew's Luna Pants and Leset's Kyoto Pants, which have a slightly cropped length and a subtle barrel leg. Celebs such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kaia Gerber have been spotted in the style, and now that Kravitz has been added to that list, there's no telling what level of popularity this pant style will reach next.

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I know all too well how tempting it is to fall back on a rotation of black and charcoal grey as the dark days of winter take hold. Comfortable in an edited palette of chic neutrals myself, I'm not here to tell you to abandon this approach. However, I would like to put you on to a new colour combination that feels a little brighter, but just as wearable.

Suddenly, I've spotted some of the chicest dressers reaching for the grey and white colour combination.

Not quite sure why it hasn't occurred to me sooner, Miranda Kerr made a case for the colour combination this week, pairing a pale grey jumper and tonal grey coat with a white, knee-grazing pencil skirt that brought a welcome hit of lightness to her winter look.

Alexa Chung also embraced the trend this week, styling a slate-grey strapless dress with a pair of white pointed-toe heels. While her look took a dressier approach, it felt just as elegant, rendered in the pared-back palette.

Despite being made up of two understated neutrals, grey and white offer a freshness that I don't always find in other classic colour pairings. Sophisticated without feeling stuffy, the combination is an easy way to bring a little energy into your winter wardrobe without having to reach for brighter, more exuberant shades.

And now that some of the most stylish women around are on board, I can see this easy pairing taking off. Inspired? Read on to shop the grey-and-white colour combination below.

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If, like me, you're clearing your schedule to binge-watch the latest season of Nobody Wants This, Adam Brody and Kristen Bell are probably occupying 90% of your brain space right now. Whilst The O.C.'s Seth Cohen will always hold a holy, unshakable place in my heart, this week, it's Kristen's autumn wardrobe that has my full, undivided attention. Currently on a press tour to promote the hit series, the actress has been hitting the streets of New York, swapping from one impossibly chic outfit for another.

Whether she's stepping out in a preppy striped polo jumper and jeans or creating a casually cool look in washed puddle jeans and a white T-shirt, every outfit has hit the seasonal style mark. Relaxed yet refined, each is charming, full of personality and easy to re-create. Naturally, we're obsessed, and it would be almost selfish not to let you in on the fun too. Scroll down to see and shop the three looks from Kristen Bell's autumn wardrobe that you simply can't miss out on.

Kristen Bell's Autumn Wardrobe Is a Must-See

1. Funnel-Neck Leather Jacket + Wrap Trousers + Satin Heels

Style Notes: When I saw this look, I knew it needed to make this roundup. Pairing a rich burgundy funnel-neck jacket with a dressy pair of high-waisted wrap trousers, this 'fit serves as pure high-low styling inspiration. And the satin heels? An extra touch of elegance, especially when finished with that iconic croc Hermès Kelly. Off-duty styling at its very best.

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2. Fringe Jacket + Bermuda Shorts + Slouch Boots

Style Notes: Running to an appearance on Jimmy Fallon, Kristen went minimal in a stylish black and navy look. Her midnight suede fringe leather jacket and slouched boots felt less boho and more It-girl, thanks in part to her Bermuda shorts and The Row '90s bag. Breaking up the heaviness of a monochrome look with something tonal and low-contrast is a smart move, especially when in a stylish slouchy shape. This is how you play with colour and texture in a sophisticated way.

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3. Striped Polo Jumper + Jeans + Leather Trainers

Style Notes: Keeping things casual, Kristen still maintained her trademark polish, even in a dressed-down look. Reaching for a fun and playful striped polo knit, her choice of wide-leg indigo jeans and minimal black leather trainers kept her outfit softly tailored but still carefree. And the cherry on top? Well, that would be her red beanie and burgundy Chanel bag. Not only do they help tie in the polo with the rest of the look, but they also happen to be super functional for a chilly, busy day on the go.

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If Taylor Swift's Red album is your all-time fave era, then you're in luck: Kansas City football weekends are back in full swing, and she's sporting her team's colors.

Last weekend, the newly married singer was spotted in the Kelce family box at Arrowhead Stadium wearing a vibrant red turtleneck with black arm stripes and a striking new ring. And we're not talking about her wedding band.

Swift accessorized with a gorgeous gold-and-ruby wrap ring by Retrouvaí. Like many of her style choices, this particular item carries deep meaning. According to the Gem Society, "throughout history, rubies have been revered as a king's gemstone across numerous cultures. This regal association has infused ruby symbolism with powerful connections to authority, prosperity, and supernatural protection."

Rubies, the July birthstone, have always been revered. Gem Society explains that "ancient Burmese soldiers prized the ruby as their signature stone, believing it granted invulnerability in battle." How on the nose for Swift to wear as her husband takes the field. Keep scrolling to browse ruby jewelry (including Taylor Swift's exact ring) to wear when you need to channel some of that regal red energy. Whether real or faux, the vibrant gemstone infuses any look with power.

On Taylor Swift: Retrouvaí Magna Ring ($6360)

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It's not every day an angel gets her wings, but finding her perfect jeans? That's another story. Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio returned to the 2026 VS Fashion Show for her 20th show, wearing quintessential model-off-duty style: blue jeans, a white T-shirt, and a leather jacket.

Obviously, this casual getup is much more comfortable than, say, the $5 million Victoria's Secret Dream Bra worn by Kylie Jenner this year. It's also a simple outfit formula that works for just about everybody.

While a cool biker jacket looks good with any style of denim, Ambrosio's Mother jeans, The Reifler, are perfect for this model's backstage moment. Described as a "straight-leg style with a bit of a kick," they borrow from denim's best decades—the '70s, '80s, and '90s. The exact wash Ambrosio wore feels even more vintage with subtle fading, whiskering, and distressed details straight out of the grunge era. Even Courtney Love would approve.

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From here on out, I'll be taking my airport styling inspiration straight from Naomi Watts. This week, she made a pair of grey track pants look surprisingly polished, thanks to two clever styling choices: a sleek leather jacket and a vibrant red pair of trainers. Rather than reaching for the more predictable Ugg boots or slipper shoes, Naomi gave her relaxed trousers a welcome injection of colour, tapping into a winter shade that's gaining momentum right now.

Still comfortable enough for a long-haul flight, her red trainers felt like a far more considered choice than classic white, adding a pop of colour without compromising on practicality.

Naomi's black leather jacket brought another layer of polish to the look, with its glossy finish offering a sleek contrast to the laid-back track pants and trainers. Finished with sunglasses and a baseball cap, she created one of the chicest celebrity airport outfits I've seen in some time.

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In my opinion, winter's arrival is no excuse to resign yourself to a rotation of black, beige and brown. As the days grow drearier and the nights draw in, I'd argue it's actually the perfect time to introduce some colour into your wardrobe, if only for the mood-boosting benefits. Which is exactly why I'll be taking my winter styling cues from Hailey Bieber, who this week brought a welcome pop of cobalt blue to an otherwise all-black outfit.

A favourite shade among fashion insiders, this punchy blue is poised to have a major moment this season, as a wider shift towards bolder, more attention-grabbing colours gathers momentum.

Among the first celebrities I've spotted embracing the trend this season, Hailey Bieber swapped the predictable beige wrap coat for a sleek, single-breasted style in the striking shade. And while Bieber might be among the first to champion the colour this season, brands are already delivering chic outerwear in the vibrant hue—all signs that this trend is one to watch.

If you're looking for an easy way to breathe new life into your winter rotation, read on to shop the cobalt-blue coats I'm recommending below.

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Back in July, I went to Paris to celebrate H&M's collaboration with Wardrobe.NYC (and caught some couture shows too). Before the party, H&M's PR team told me that Adéla, the next big thing in music, was expected to attend. They asked if I would like to interview her, and even though I didn't know her name at the time, the H&M team spoke so highly of her that I would've been crazy to turn it down. If you didn't catch the resulting Instagram video on Who What Wear's account, you should probably head over there now.

Just three months later, Adéla's name is seemingly everywhere. You probably know her biggest song, "Nicole Kidman," which has been going viral on TikTok for weeks. (Kidman herself even lip-synced to it with Dua Lipa, Pedro Pascal, and Kristen Wiig.) Most recently, Adéla appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wearing a Greg Ross outfit with Saint Laurent shoes and Pandora's The Together Collier Necklace, styled by Chris Horan. Listen, I don't blame you if you don't want to wear low-rise red leather pants, but I highly encourage you to try out the fiery color trend in more approachable ways. Cool 20-somethings are obsessed with red jeans, capris, trousers, and yes, leather pants. Scroll down to shop some of my favorite pairs of interesting pants.

On Adéla: Greg Ross outfit; Saint Laurent shoes; Pandora The Together Collier Necklace

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It's almost November, and that means goodbye for now, bare legs. Pants are waiting in the wings, and it's becoming increasingly clear that the style Kristen Bell just wore while doing press for Nobody Wants This season 3 in NYC is *the* pant trend of winter 2026. (Disclaimer: Bell was technically wearing a chocolate brown jumpsuit, but as you'll see, it was styled as though she were wearing pants for her arrival at the Empire State Building for an appearance.)

The pant trend in question is a bit dramatic (in a good way), and it's best paired with heels, for maximum effectiveness. The style is sash pants, which are basically trousers with a long scarf belt attached. You'll want to wear it with something that ensures the belt is visible, such as Bell's leather bomber jacket. The heels Bell went with were a perfectly chosen pair of chocolate brown satin pumps. And I have no notes.

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On Kristen Bell: Elie Saab jumpsuit; FoundRae jewelry

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The autumnal equinox was last month, but the official first day of fall means nothing to me. The season really starts when it's finally cold enough to bust out my Ugg boots, and that was yesterday here in Los Angeles. The moment I dust off those bad boys, autumn can really begin. Rosalía appears to be on the same page.

Photographed at the Miami airport after scooping up several trophies at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Rosalía wore black boots from Ugg's collaboration with Chrome Hearts. Sadly, shoes from this collab are notoriously hard to find—unless, of course, you're willing to shell out over $3,000 on the resale market. No, I didn't make up that number. However, her styling trick that made the boots look cool is much easier to come by.

Notice how Rosalía haphazardly tucked her baggy jeans into her boots? Yeah, that's the trick to making the "basic" shoes look cool. Wearing Ugg boots with skinny jeans screams 2010, while Rosalía's outfit is completely current. I also love how she unbuttoned her cardigan to reveal a sliver of her stomach. Scroll down to see her airport outfit and shop similar pieces.

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In fashion, it's not the big things that determine whether your style is enviable. Usually, it's the minute details, like how you tuck a shirt into jeans or the vamp you choose on a pair of pumps. In today's particular case of "she gets it," Olivia Munn proved this point, specifically selecting not just any car coat—a style that's trendy in its own right—but a trapeze car coat, and that distinction makes the outfit.

Munn, who has been on a fashion tear lately, wearing both archival Giorgio Armani and fall/winter 1992 Bob Mackie for the 2026 Academy Museum Gala this month, was spotted in New York doing it again, but this time in a far subtler (yet still impactful) way. The actress wore a simple black turtleneck with tailored trousers and sleek ankle boots for a day of press. She finished off the look in a perfect way for the impending winter weather: with a trapeze car coat.

WHO: Olivia Munn

What makes this exact car coat style so noteworthy is the polish and glamour it provides to every outfit. It feels reminiscent of a different time in fashion, when clothes had a little more swing to them and it didn't matter where you were going; you always had on something elegant.

The best example of her trapeze car coat, in my opinion, is Nour Hammour Jane Coat, which seamlessly combines the casual nature of a trench coat with the opulence that comes with an exaggerated A-line shape. The way it moves is really the key, and this particular car coat is nothing if not graceful in motion.

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As if overnight, winter seems to have arrived, and if you're anything like me, you might have spent this morning rummaging through the depths of your wardrobe for last season's coat to ward off the chill. With outerwear on my mind, I've been keeping an eye out for the new-season silhouettes that feel most relevant for winter 2026.

Right on cue, Alexa Chung stepped out in London wearing the very coat trend I've got my eye on for the season ahead. Strolling through leafy London streets, the model and presenter wrapped her jeans-and-T-shirt outfit in a long-line grey coat, finished with a covetable fur-trimmed collar.

Tracing the nape of her neck, the fluffy detail brought some drama to her otherwise understated look, in keeping with Alexa's typically unfussy approach to dressing. Fur-trimmed finishes have been emerging as a key trend this season, as designers embrace more ornate details, a touch of whimsy and a little extra drama in our winter wardrobes.

Even better, Alexa skipped a fresh-from-the-runway design in favour of an elegant wrap coat from high-street favourite Aligne. Opting for the brand's George Faux-Fur Collar Wrap Coat (£295), she picked hers up in a pale shade of slate grey, but the in-demand style also comes in navy and black. If you're tempted to introduce a little more drama into your winter wardrobe but aren't quite ready to embrace the opera coat trend, this feels like the perfect everyday alternative.

Whilst Alexa used hers to elevate the humble jeans-and-T-shirt combination, I can see this style working just as well layered over a sleek, figure-skimming dress.

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You'd be forgiven for entering the winter months with a wardrobe made up almost exclusively of navy, chocolate brown and the occasional splash of burgundy. After all, these are the exact shades we've been told work best for crafting a cold-weather-ready rotation. This time around, however, I'm making a case for adding another colour to the mix.

Stepping out in New York, I spotted Zoë Kravitz wearing the chicest raspberry knit, complete with a matching scarf. Paired with black trousers, trainers and a coat, the vibrant shade brought a welcome burst of energy to her outfit while feeling entirely at home against an otherwise dark palette.

More vibrant than chocolate brown, navy or even burgundy, raspberry offers a refreshing alternative to the deeper tones we tend to gravitate towards throughout winter. Rich enough to complement our cold-weather wardrobes, it injects colour without feeling out of place.

Whilst Zoë's raspberry knit and scarf made the perfect finishing touch to her all-black look, this shade would work just as well alongside other winter staples, particularly chocolate brown and slate grey, breathing new life into the pieces you already own, without straying too far from the season's signature palette.

An under-the-radar colour trend that's well worth getting to know, read on to shop my edit of the chicest pieces in the shade.

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I don’t recall exactly how I came to own the entire filmography of pre-teen Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. After all, I was born too late to have watched Full House live on air and was barely old enough to see New York Minute in cinemas. And yet, as an only child growing up in the early 2000s without any reference to their origins as Michelle Tanner, their collective works mysteriously appeared in my DVD collection one day, almost like kismet. With their sandy-blonde hair and matching outfits, I was instantly enthralled from the second they appeared on screen. As a commercial for one of their many lines of merchandise, which ran before each movie, drilled into me, "Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are really cool; it would be so great to hang out with them!"

Call it indoctrination or just tactful marketing, this has been a resounding mantra that has echoed throughout my entire life. As I’ve grown and my tastes have evolved, my fascination with the Olsen twins has shifted from coveting their Charlotte Simone-esque coats from Winning London to obsessing over whatever archival pieces have been curated by Mon Vintage exclusively for The Row’s flagship boutiques. Still, in a society hellbent on orienting itself around specific personality archetypes—read: Every Outfit’s We Should All Be Mirandas, the rise of new-wave astrology and identifying which of the Girls you are—one important question remains: am I more Mary-Kate or Ashley?

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Over the years, the sister I identified most with has waxed and waned; I adore Mary-Kate’s eclectic dressing, relate to Ashley’s pragmatic acumen and yet find a kindred spirit in the way they both apply a highly artistic lens to every endeavour, whether that be the James Turrell art they display in their stores or the Lisa Eisner jewellery that decorates their necks.

Given how notoriously reserved both women are, insights into their private lives, mainly obtained through their off-duty style via incredibly rare sightings, are mere fleeting glimpses. We glean knowledge of their personalities through a very small window. Yet, considering how long they’ve endured in the public eye and, in turn, made a fashion empire out of their style impulses, we cling to these brief moments as gospel, and for some of us, these glances do more to help navigate getting dressed than any personality test ever could.

"If you’re a true fashion girl, you’re interested in Mary-Kate and Ashley and what they’re wearing. You know the influence they have in the industry and over women in general," says Rachel Roberts, founder of fan account @olsenologyy. Boasting over 20,000 followers, the Texas-based creator spends her days working in the mortgage industry and her evenings moonlighting on Instagram as the definitive oracle on all things Olsen twins. "They’re fashion’s north stars."

Roberts started the account as a way to connect with others who worship at the altar of the Olsen twins. "I post almost every day, and I'm very interactive, so I think that’s what resonates with other Olsen enthusiasts who want the same thing I do, which is a friend to gab about the Olsens with." (For the record, Roberts herself identifies as "intrinsically a Mary-Kate girl".)

Speaking on the major differences between the two, Roberts distils it down to the following: "Ashley is boho chic, and Mary-Kate is boho grunge. Ashley’s approach has always been more minimalist; modern, very classic, elegant and never too much going on. Meanwhile, Mary-Kate’s approach is definitely more maximalist; a bit more adventurous and unconventional, even moody. They really are the perfect duo; they complement each other so well."

"Their individual styles have definitely become more aligned over the years," Roberts adds. "As they’ve matured, their style has slowly drifted closer and closer to The Row’s aesthetic: refined, understated but always chic and cool. The girls love vintage, but they need elevated core basics to pair with their designer pieces, so the main function of The Row is to create those pieces they’re missing in their [own] wardrobes. [It’s] the perfect canvas for their more ostentatious embellishments.:

Knowing whether you’re an Ashley or a Mary-Kate offers so much more than just aligning yourself with one particular sensibility. Their respective tastes serve as a paradigm through which you can understand and deconstruct style, whilst also co-signing the fact that you share a common palate, if you will.

Take a white T-shirt, for instance. Back in 2006, this humble wardrobe staple became the thesis for which Ashley built their entire brand around, following in the footsteps of Donna Karan’s "Seven Easy Pieces" style philosophy. "I really believe that an individual looks best in jeans and a T-shirt… or something beautiful with a simple silhouette or whatever it may be," she said in their 2008 book, Influence. "But at the end of the day, it comes down to the person and who they are.”

It’s this precise analysis that explains why the twins have not only become such prolific style icons in their own right, but an accessible muse to many. Style is not a stagnant thing, and the beauty of the Olsen twins is that they act as vessels for us to channel our most creative impulses through. Some days, I want to indulge my inner rich aunt, so I’ll channel Ashley more through her pristine tailoring and crisp touches, pairing the white T-shirt with architectural jeans and a cocooning yet sculptural coat. At other times, I want to evoke something more free-spirited, albeit still as expensive-looking, so I’ll look to Mary-Kate’s penchant for paisley Yaser Shaw pashmina wraps and distressed Birkins by layering it with a more raggedy casualness.

"I often wonder if it has anything to do with how they marketed growing up, or if it was just a natural progression," Roberts ponders. "Ashley has always preferred simpler silhouettes and cleaner combinations, whilst Mary-Kate described her style as 'quirky, modern, bohemian'. Her style is more controlled, but there’s always a funky element incorporated, something interesting that makes you take a second look."

Still, for fervent followers, making a distinction between the pair through what they wear is second nature. "Mary-Kate always accessorises more and tends to wear one silhouette until she’s over it, whereas Ashley stays pretty consistent with her silhouette and keeps it simple," Roberts adds. For the eagle-eyed fans, it’s knowing things like, "Mary-Kate is left-handed but carries her purse on her right arm. Ashley is right-handed and wears her purse on the left."

Ultimately, there’s no real way of knowing what separates an Ashley from a Mary-Kate other than what they’ve seldom confessed. As for their own admissions? Ashley carries Deepak Chopra manifestation cards, wears a Cartier Pasha Seatimer, has shared that her favourite perfume is Christian Dior’s Bois d'Argent and is a fan of Mick Jagger. Mary-Kate is more of a Jim Morrison girl, collects vintage ashtrays from Hermès, adores Zandra Rhodes kaftans and is a huge admirer of Stanley Kubrick. Perhaps the real way to tell them apart is to pay attention to the details they’ve chosen to leave behind.

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The Princess of Wales is nothing if not consistent with her fashion choices. Yes, she's adapted certain items to fit in with current trends, like trading slim, cropped pants for wide-leg, extra-long trousers. Overall, however, she's been amazingly unyielding in her love of coat dresses, pointy-toe pumps, skinny jeans, A-line dresses, knee-high Penelope Chilvers boots, and even her tiara of choice, the Lover's Knot, which she's been regularly re-wearing for over a decade despite having access to dozens of other styles.

Another signature element of Kate Middleton's wardrobe is the absence of logos. She has never been into the logomania trend, preferring a quiet-luxury approach instead. Yesterday, however, she made a rare exception. The princess greeted the Sultan of Oman at Windsor Castle wearing a Chanel Small Classic Flap Handbag ($11,700) with an Alexander McQueen coat, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Cassandra Goad earrings, and a Juliette Milinery hat. Naturally, if she's going to wear a logo, it's going to be a timeless one—and there's nothing more enduring than a quilted Chanel bag. Scroll down to see her outfit and shop her exact bag.

On Kate Middleton: Chanel Small Classic Flap Handbag ($11,700); Alexander McQueen coat; Manolo Blahnik shoes; Cassandra Goad earrings; Juliette Milinery hat

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You're not imagining it. In this day and age, whether or not something is considered dated can change on a dime—outfit styling included. The look Jenna Ortega just wore for press appearances in NYC proves my point perfectly.

When it comes to choosing what shoes to pair with a jeans outfit, it's become the fashion-person norm to choose the wrong shoes, as in a clashing, unexpected style instead of a matchy-matchy one. Well, now that wearing bold colors and primary-color blocking has become wildly popular, the matchy-matchy look is back. Embracing it in a simple way, just as Ortega did, is the most effortless, chic way to wear it.

Ortega opted for denim with a canary-yellow sweater and shoes in the same hue. It makes for a striking jeans outfit, but it's not one you have to put a lot of thought into. Just take a sweater in any color (one that isn't a neutral for maximum effectiveness) and pair it with shoes in the same color. Wear your favorite jeans, and you're done.

Scroll on to see the look on Ortega and shop a handful of cool sweater-and-shoe pairings to wear with your jeans.

The Easy Outfit on Jenna Ortega

On Jenna Ortega: Dior jacket

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You can pretty much guarantee that wherever there's a good jeans trend, I'll be right behind it. Whether it's Kate Moss-coded skinnies or a timeless pair of straight-leg jeans, I've long been a believer that the right shape can completely transform your personal style. Now puddle jeans are trending again, I've been looking for the best way to style the relaxed silhouette that fits loosely through the leg but gathers around the ankle, and then along came Kristen Bell, answering my prayers in a white T-shirt-and-black-heel combo worth its weight in gold.

Pictured just hours before the release of Nobody Wants This Season 3, the actress was spotted on the streets of New York in a washed pair of straight, puddle-leg jeans. With no gimmicks, clashing colours or vibrant prints, she used this classic pairing to show how an easy outfit that feels unfussy and inherently relaxed can still look polished and considered. Finished with a personalised canvas tote from BaubleBar and cat-eye sunglasses, her sleek black heels were the perfect finishing touch. A pointed toe for daytime? I'm convinced: the architectural sharpness immediately elevates distressed denim.

Sure, this look would have been just as good with trainers and ballet flats, a blouse or a chunky-knit jumper, but this exact combo is perfection. Elegant but not too contrived; if you want to replicate it, keep scrolling to see and shop the T-shirts and heels that make puddle jeans look their best.

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I truly believe there are few wardrobe items quite as chic as a long-line, ankle-grazing coat. Draping over an outfit, these encompassing coats bring polish and cohesion that, in my eyes, have always worked best with a boot. So, when I spotted Dua Lipa strolling down the street in a long-line trench and trainers, I couldn't help but take note.

I'd have assumed that trainers might take away from the sleekness of a maxi coat—I would have been wrong. Her black pair, free from bold colours or fussy details, felt as streamlined as the dark grey coat above them, creating a considered pairing.

Layering a pale grey hoodie beneath her winter coat, she finished the outfit with black leggings, whilst the dark trainers reinforced the outfit's pared-back feel in a way that white trainers simply wouldn't have.

A long-line coat remains one of my favourite ways to elevate an outfit through winter, and Dua has reminded me that boots simply aren't the only way to style them.

Zoë Kravitz can make anything look cool, even one of fashion's most controversial dress trends. Since the 2000s, wearing a dress over pants has been widely considered not chic. Back then, the trend mostly consisted of Disney Channel stars walking red carpets wearing bubblegum-colored tube dresses, low-rise flare jeans, and flip-flops. There might've been a scarf situation, too, and probably some sort of off-center cap. But in recent years, the dress-over-pants look has slowly been staging a comeback, with memorable appearances by Jennifer Lawrence in 2023 (wearing The Row) and Ayo Edebiri in 2025 (wearing Chanel). Now you can add Kravitz to that list of stylish A-listers set on making dresses over pants a genuine thing again.

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On Zoë Kravitz: The Row Gala Pants ($1090); Jessica McCormack earrings

The trick is to steer clear of any Y2K stereotypes, which Kravitz did when she wore the dress trend for a walk around New York hand in hand with her fiancé, Harry Styles. The couple had a cool, casual look about them, with Styles wearing a navy hoodie with black lounge pants, a baseball cap, and oversize sunglasses, and Kravitz opting for a brown windbreaker styled over a white minidress and her black The Row Gala Pants, which she's been wearing on repeat this fall. The flash of white provided just the right amount of contrast and interest to her look, immediately drawing the eye.

If I had to guess, Kravitz got the idea to style a dress with pants from The Row, a brand that's been quietly championing the trend for years. Specifically, last year, The Row debuted its spring 2025 collection, which included a number of looks where the model wore a dress or skirt layered on top of pants. In the months that followed, remakes of the ensembles spiked on Instagram, and clearly, that momentum hasn't slowed down. Going into winter, expect to see everyone cool wearing dresses over pants, probably styled with either a cashmere sweater or a sporty jacket—two The Row–approved staples that are guaranteed to make your dress-over-pants outfit look 2026 and not 2006.

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If you want to give your styling an autumn 2026 update, my advice is to look beyond the usual seasonal shades and weave a little colour into your outfits instead. Case in point: Jennifer Lawrence, who stepped out in New York, swapping autumn's predictable suede brown bags for a Hermès style in the punchiest shade of apple green.

Almost anti-autumn in its vibrancy, the jolt of colour challenges everything we thought we knew about dressing for the cooler months—and that's exactly where the chicest dressers are heading in 2026. Giving vibrant hues such as apple green, royal purple and papaya orange the airtime they deserve, the autumn/winter runways are encouraging us to rethink our approach to seasonal colour, moving beyond the traditional palette in favour of the unexpected.

Taking my cues from the coolest, Jennifer's latest look is enough to convince me that this bag colour trend has legs. Keeping the rest of her outfit low-key, the actor used her apple-green pouch to bring dimension to a simple navy knit and jeans combination.

Whilst Jennifer had a Hermès bag in tow, high-street and designer labels alike are embracing the trend. I've spotted particularly good apple-green iterations at Zara, Topshop and Miu Miu this season. Read on to shop my edit of the best apple-green bags to get Jennifer's look.

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A jumper, jeans and trainers outfit is an autumn styling formula that will never, ever date. However, within each category, silhouettes and shades ebb and flow with the seasons. For autumn 2026, Kristen Bell already has the season's most relevant iterations down.

Swapping a classic crew-neck knit for a polo-collared style, the actor paired her trending jumper with jeans in an inky indigo wash, before finishing her outfit with a sleek pair of black leather trainers.

Notably more directional than your everyday jeans-and-knitwear pairing, whilst nobody is suggesting that crew-neck knits are by any means "out", it's hard to deny the appeal of the preppier polo knit this season. Championed by the likes of Miu Miu, this collegiate style brings a sporty, slightly undone energy to an outfit that works oh-so-well with one of the season's favourite denim trends.

Speaking of which, if you've been paying attention to the style set this season, you'll no doubt have noticed that indigo denim is having a moment. With its rich, deep tone, this darker wash feels in step with the cooler months ahead, as its subtle depth adds a considered finish that makes it easy to feel much more elevated.

Whilst Kristen could have completed her look with a predictable pair of white trainers, she instead opted for a black leather pair, choosing a sleek, slim-soled style that feels far more relevant for autumn 2026. Sitting somewhere between a trainer and a Derby shoe, these polished black pairs offer a smarter, more refined take on everyday sneakers.

So, if you're planning to rely on the tried-and-tested jumper, jeans and trainers formula this season, consider working a polo knit, deep indigo denim and streamlined black trainers into your edit. Read on to shop my picks of the best pieces to get the look below.

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And just like that, temperatures have dropped around the globe. Paris and Los Angeles are no longer in the grip of heat waves, and New York has swiftly settled into crisp fall days. Before we know it, winter will be here, and some of us may wish we’d planned our wardrobes, especially our outerwear, more carefully. To avoid that fate, take a cue from Jennifer Lawrence's recent look, featuring an expensive-looking winter jacket in one of the season's trending colors.

While walking around NYC today, J.Law was photographed in a chocolate-brown double-breasted wool coat, layered over a red hooded sweatshirt, paired with black leggings and black sneakers. For accessories, the actress wore a leather shoulder bag, a baseball cap, and oversize sunglasses.

On Jennifer Lawrence: Gimaguas Laia Bag ($435)

Lawrence has a closet full of winter coats, and some of her favorites include Loro Piana's Dwight Coat in camel and Toteme's Cinched Puffer Jacket in black, both of which she could have chosen. Yet her decision to wear the chocolate-brown long wool coat felt intentional. If we had to guess, it was because she was looking for a way to make her black leggings and black sneakers look elegant and put-together. The brown coat did just that thanks to its classic silhouette and its inherently rich, expensive-looking hue. Compared with black or camel, chocolate brown adds dimension and brings interest to even the simplest outfits.

If you're inspired to refresh your outerwear rotation, follow Lawrence's lead. From wool coats to suede jackets, keep scrolling to discover the chicest chocolate-brown options for winter.

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