I'm a New Yorker Who Has Tried a Lot of Trends—These 2 Are My Favorite

The New York City style set is consistently a top-notch resource for fresh sartorial inspiration. After all, New Yorkers are known for that desirable aesthetic that's sleek, comfortable, and easy for those busy lives in the city. Digital content creator Elaine Davis is one of those NYC women that has perfectly mastered that effortless vibe. In fact, she's tested out a lot of trends over the season to narrow down those fresh picks that work with her personal style. There are actually two key trends she considers to be front-runners.
"Knits and faux leather are the two trends that never feel trendy," she said. "I can always count on both when pulling my outfits together during the fall and winter months." If you're looking for inspiration on how to style different knits and faux-leather pieces, Davis shared a range of ideas below that work for her NYC vibe and that could easily work for you, too.
Keep scrolling for more, including shopping recommendations as well.
Knits
"I absolutely love the versatility of a knit skirt. They work so well with my entire wardrobe."
"A sweater-vest is my new go-to knit. I love dressing them up as a top or wearing them as a layering piece."
"An oversize knit sweater will always have my heart."
Faux Leather
"During the holiday season, you'll find me reaching for one of my faux-leather dresses. They're so comfy and chic."
"I reach for my faux-leather culottes on a regular basis. I'm obsessed with how they look with boots."
"I'm loving all the faux-leather jacket styles that are currently everywhere. They've great layering options, and some can be worn alone as a top."
Next, check out more chic trends to consider.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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