23 Fresh Outfit Ideas From Stylish Women Around the World
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No need to hop on a plane to get your fill of style inspiration from across the globe—we did the work for you. In an ideal world, we really would be jetting off to every continent in search of what stylish women are wearing now. But thanks to social media and the lovely Instagram geotagging feature, we were able to gather the freshest outfit ideas from around the world without so much as getting up from our seat.
Wondering what all the cool girls in Scandinavia are wearing right now? Curious to see what's trending all the way in South Africa or Dubai? Consider this your brief overview of the current state of global fashion. In just 23 outfits, there's no way we're able to capture the whole picture, but the following outfits are an excellent jumping-off point. Keep reading to get your fill of international style inspiration.
Where: Johannesburg, South Africa
Style Notes: A beaded bag and bright sandals add a little something special to warm-weather denim outfits.
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
Style Notes: Sometimes the best way to neutralize a bright color like marigold is via cremes and beiges.
Where: Melbourne, Australia
Style Notes: And just like that, cowboy boots just found a permanent place in our wardrobes year-round.
Where: Montréal, Quebec
Style Notes: Now, this is how to nail print mixing.
Where: Bangalore, India
Style Notes: We love the ladylike effect of wearing a longline blazer with tights and flats.
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
Style Notes: A straw sun hat doubles as a standout accessory on and off the beach.
Where: Bristol, England
Style Notes: The key to nailing a bright color-blocked look is clean white shoes.
Where: Olso, Norway
Style Notes: Elevate the look of track pants and sneakers by throwing on a massive statement coat.
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Style Notes: Calling all bike shorts fans, copy this easy look stat.
Where: Paris, France
Style Notes: It's so simple, but the addition of socks with sandals and a party dress takes the look from fancy to everyday.
Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Style Notes: A pop of zebra print punches up an otherwise beige-toned outfit.
Where: Lagos, Nigeria
Style Notes: Capri pants and kitten heel mules? Somewhere a '00s-era Carrie Bradshaw is breaming with pride.
Where: Helsinki, Finland
Style Notes: I'd say this baggy jean outfit it as close to perfection as you can get.
Where: Manchester, United Kingdom
Style Notes: A case study in the power of really good accessories.
Where: Gent, Belgium
Style Notes: A simply cut bodysuit plays down the toughness of hiking boots.
Where: Milan, Italy
Style Notes: File under "how to wear your bucket hats in the winter."
Where: Laredo, Texas
Style Notes: Cowboy boots and a flirty minidress are the unlikely combo that somehow just works.
Where: Alberta, Canada
Style Notes: Shake up your double-denim outfits with an unexpected color or texture like corduroy.
Where: Madrid, Spain
Style Notes: Graphic tees and blazers make for a winning duo.
Where: Brisbane, Australia
Style Notes: Dress up your bike shorts with the addition of a romantic top and wide waist belt.
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Style Notes: Grandma dressing, we swear it's a thing.
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Style Notes: This is what '80s fashion looks like in 2019, if you were wondering.
Where: Lahore, Pakistan
Style Notes: We could stare at these details for hours on end.
For even more outfit inspiration, see all the best street style looks from Paris fashion week.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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