Why You Don't Have to Work in Fashion to Be Stylish

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Okay, so we know you’re aware that working in fashion is not a prerequisite to having style (obviously), but the majority of the fashion publications you follow undoubtedly cover figures in our industry—which is great! However, today we’re spotlighting women who have not only admirable taste but also killer careers outside of our realm. From a baker with a penchant for all things lively to a floral designer whose photographs look straight out of a storybook, scroll down for eight people we’re inspired by, and if you want to see more of this type of coverage, let us know in the comments.

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@moristeele
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Who: Molly Steele

Profession: Photographer

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@emmadime
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Who: Emma Brooks

Profession: Graphic designer

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@currentlyelise
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Who: Elisa R. Peterson

Profession: Artist

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@flourshop
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Who: Amirah Kassem

Profession: Baker

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@marissaquinn
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Who: Marissa Quinn

Profession: Illustrator

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@sakaralifenyc
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Who: Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise 

Profession: Owners of an organic meal delivery service, Sakara Life

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@yasminmei
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Who: Yasmine Mei

Profession: Floral designer

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@bontraveler
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Who: Jessica Wright

Profession: Travel blogger

Do you find any of these women inspiring? Would you like us to highlight more ladies outside of fashion? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below, and if you feel inspired by their looks, head over to our boutiques to do a little fall shopping!

Nicole Kliest
Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)

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