Personality Is In! 6 Outfits from London Fashion Week That Champion Everyday Playfulness

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New York Fashion Week ended with a bang, and although London Fashion Week arrived and finished with but a whisper, the street style scene was anything but. The LFW showgoers proved, as they often do, that everyday dressing can be just as exciting, if not more so, than event or evening wear style—and they did so by incorporating punchy texture, bold details, trending prints, and edgy silhouettes.

How to Get the LFW Look:

Everyday dressing doesn’t have to be formulaic, and Londoners constantly remind us of that—despite our penchant for simplistic, minimalist tones stateside. The fashion crowd attending the shows, from Dilara Findikoglu to Burberry and Erdem, utilized their personalities to make pieces pop. Case in point, polka-dot dresses were combined with lug-sole black boots; baggy denim was paired with structured blazers, and sequined skirts were contrasted by bomber jackets and laid-back sweatshirts. For tips on how to revamp your own wardrobe this season, take inspiration from the London Fashion Week crowd, below.

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Add a Shimmering Skirt to Your Everyday Lineup

You may think your sequined, metallic, and embellished skirts have no place in your rotation post-holiday season, but think again! Everyday preciousness was on display in London, with one showgoer opting to make her cold-weather staples a little more eye-catching.

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Ferragamo

cropped bomber

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Junya Watanabe

pleated metallic-effect midi skirt

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Bottega Veneta

aviator-style acetate sunglasses

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Aritzia

cozy sweatfleece perfect hoodie

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Toughen Up Your Track Pants With Leather

Athleisure feels more relevant (and looks cooler) than ever, and it’s all thanks to the items we re refusing to rule out when it comes to styling methods. Instead of wearing yours with a sweatshirt or sporty jacket, opt for a cinched-waist leather coat—the juxtaposition is both unexpected and sleek.

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McQueen

leather bird peplum jacket

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Uniqlo

crew neck T-shirt

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Adidas

Japan snake-effect sneakers

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Adidas

X Wales Bonner striped recycled-jersey track pants

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Cos

studio suede bowling bag

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Saint Laurent

Feminine Fashion Icons SL 567 51MM oval sunglasses

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Embrace the Polka Dot

Polka dots read inherently feminine—often adorning dainty dresses and semi-sheer skirts. To toughen yours up, add edgy accessories like lug-sole boots, a metallic top-handle bag, and an oversized black coat.

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J.Crew

smocked maxi dress

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Zara

oversized coat

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Dries Van Noten

twisted metallic leather top-handle bag

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Madewell

ribbed crewneck long sleeve

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Blue Nile

large 14k hoop earrings

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Prada

leather boots

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Put a Pinstripe on It

If your closet is brimming with different black blazers, we get it—the blazer is a wardrobe necessity, often worn for work and play. But change is welcome every now and then to keep things interesting. Here, take a cue from London’s best with a pinstriped blazer that offers structure and polish. Contrast it with baggy denim and tough boots.

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Kallmeyer

Gemini pinstriped wool-twill blazer

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Massimo Dutti

flowing linen shirt

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Agolde

Clara Baggy wide-leg organic jeans

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Miu Miu

square eyeglasses

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Balenciaga

Le City small leather shoulder bag

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Dr. Martens

1460 8 Eye leather boots

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Layer in Leopard

Animal patterns are still trending, with leopard, zebra, and cheetah print ruling the print kingdom. Instead of going monochrome, toss a leopard-print coat over your everyday separates, then add a pop of color with a red shoe.

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Stella McCartney

belted leopard-print recycled-shell trench coat

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Everlane

The Luxe rib turtleneck

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Khaite

Eva asymmetric pump

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Frame

leather pants

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Bottega Veneta

Ciao Ciao medium intrecciato leather tote bag

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Ippolita

Lollipop blue topaz 18K yellow-gold drop earrings

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Borrow From the Boys

Women have long since taken suiting from menswear and crafted their own category, but sometimes we still like borrow from the men’s side of the closet. The next time you wear an oxford and matching suit separates, consider adding a playful tie.

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J.Crew

Madelyn blazer

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J.Crew

wide-leg trouser

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H&M

oversized linen-blend shirt

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Loro Piana

polka dot silk-twill tie

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JW Anderson

Knot pumps

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The Row

India 15.75 bag