You know you’re a bonafide It-Girl when simple clothing styles, details, and accessories can be deemed as “so you”. Take Peter Pan collars, strappy ballet flats, and printed midi dresses, well if Alexa Chung didn’t come to mind, you probably wouldn’t be reading this story. It’s hard to flip through a glossy mag or scroll through a social feed without coming across this style icon. We see her in trendy pieces (kitschy barrettes, loud florals, and ugly footwear) that all but dare us to give it a try. As well as cutesy ensembles (Amish-inspired dresses, normcore overalls, and rodeo-ready jackets), we eventually learn, only she can pull off. And this is why, in honour of the Brit expat’s 33rd birthday on November 5, we look back on five fashion takeaways from this sartorial star. But before you do, here’s a warning: Forget everything you thought was a fashion faux-pas. Now, continue.
Find yourself a go-to topper in a loud print: You may be tired of accessorizing with leopard (you can keep that skinny belt and those ballet flats at the back of your closet), but an everyday coat in everyone’s favourite feline print is an easy way to make an outfit more interesting. Do like Alexa and team yours with a graphic tee (her fave) and a mini skirt (her other fave).
Ignore the no short shorts over 30 rule: Alexa has great gams and likes to show them off—just not in the booty-peeping way we might spot on today’s tweens, of course. Add a sophisticated edge to yours by teaming them with a printed blouse and embellished flat ankle boots.
Save your grade school faves: Top off your baby tee and mini skirt with your cozy cropped cardi circa 1992 for a true 90s-girl look. Extra points if the cardi is bubble gum pink or boasts girly-girl motifs.
Graphic tees aren’t just for PSL-lovers: You may now associate graphic tees with overplayed sayings (“But First, Coffee”?) or photoshoots at the pumpkin patch, but Alexa proves they’re not just for #basics, and can still be your go-to tops of choice. Wear your non-cliché option, a.k.a. one without a cheesy quote, with a mini skirt for the easiest Chung-approved look.
Have a few frilly and floral numbers in your wardrobe: Alexa is frequently photographed at events wearing pretty Erdem dresses fit for a tea party. Take cue from her and build an arsenal of garden party-inspired frocks that you can wear on repeat. Give them an edgier vibe with undone locks and kohl-lined eyes.
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