Get the Model Off-Duty Look
Simple outfits with a touch of glamour are the new obsession. When fashion icons such as Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, and Emily Ratajkowski step onto the streets, all eyes fall onto them as they grace the sidewalks in outfits that radiate expensive taste while incorporating humble pieces. Many are finding ways to achieve this “off-duty” model look, a clean-cut persona that glamorizes the basics and simplifies the over-the-top. We’ve curated three rules for recreating popularized runway streetwear looks. These tips will help you explore how to get 2022’s current “it-girl” look, outfits that make a bold statement without seeming like they’re trying too hard.
DRESS IT UP
First, dress up what you normally dress down. The easiest way to achieve this is to take your favorite casual pieces, whether that’s sweat suits, loungewear, or workout clothes, and elevate them by incorporating more dressy pieces. Adding a blazer or leather jacket to a tank top and joggers ensemble makes for an effortlessly chic outfit. A leather bag elevates even the simplest sweatsuit, a cropped tee paired with trousers and heels gives off the idea that you’re running from press meetings to cover shoots. By combining relaxed pieces with more sophisticated staples, one can curate the perfect laid-back yet lavish look.
DRESS IT DOWN
In contrast to the previous tip, dress down what you normally dress up. This calls for taking nicer pieces and simplifying them with more casual and basic choices. When wearing your favorite dress or pantsuit, add your favorite pair of sneakers. A canvas tote paired with a classy skirt keeps your look bold but relatable, a vibe that many models opt for when going through their day to day activities. By juxtapositioning your simple and cosmopolitan pieces, the perfect semi-structured outfit can be attained.
ALL THE ACCESSORIES
After deciding which pieces you will be mixing and matching, it is time to incorporate the third and final rule for achieving the “model off-duty” look: accessorizing to the max. This style is nothing short of embellishments and adding trendy details to each and every outfit. Don't be shy when picking out what jewelry to wear, whether it is your favorite pair of hoops, stacked rings, or layers of necklaces. Create a slicked back look with claw clips, an elegant way to keep your hair unpretentious. Add a pair of big sunglasses, or stick to the sleek, small square frames. Boost your outfit with accessory garnishes that will make you look expensive even while on a budget.
One can easily step up their fashion game by dressing up the simple, dressing down the extravagant, and decorating their outfits with chic accessories that embody the model off-duty look. Curating an elegantly easy going outfit is no longer just for the big names in New York and Los Angeles; it starts in your very own closet. By finding new ways to mix, match, and accessorize, street style becomes sophisticated.
Written by Katie Clardy, Photography: Kylie Dunlap, Videography: Alexis Holt