NYC Street Style: How The Coolest Kids Dress for the Heat

Posted by , on July 2, 2012 at 12:34 pm
See how some of the coolest NYC locals dress to look their best on the sizzling, summer streets!

A belted basic dress layered with different shades of blue make this the perfect combination of simple, yet cool.

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Dress: H&M

These unique fishtail drops caught our eye. The shimmery silver is versatile and works with most looks.

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Earrings: Vintage

A polka dot blouse paired with lace and over-sized shades is the perfect retro turned ladylike look.

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Glasses: Kate Spade

This floral frock makes the ultimate feminine message with ruffles, ruching and a nipped-waist.

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Dress: Vintage

Neon accents give this shift exactly what it needs: a pop of color to accent the awesome stitching.

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Dress: Specialty shop in Taiwan

Rocker Chick Chic? Easy to pull off with a torn concert tee, oversized cardi, and ankle booties. Throw on some red lipstick for that extra note.


Chandelier drops are elegant and easily transition from day to night.

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Earrings: Express

We love this vest paired with high-waisted trousers look. It gives off a menswear appeal without being too, well, manly..

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Shoes: Dalaga

An over-sized tote with a shoulder strap is an essential to any busy girl in the city.

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Bag: Mulberry

Neutrals keep this look easy with white, brown and sage green.

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Skirt: Rag & Bone

We love a neon pleated maxi as one of the top trends of the summer.

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Skirt: Romeo and Juliet

Earrings: Express

This studded satchel is simple with a little bit of an edge.

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Bag: Brandy Melville

We adore the pop of color with these sandals mixed with the simplicity of the white lace.

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Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Watercolor print and a halter neckline make this maxi the perfect ode to a summer's day.

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Dress: A shop in Rome

Cuffed pants and laced boots can help channel your inner soldier.

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Shoes: Dalaga

This romantic dress had us daydreaming of fairy tales and Prince Charming.

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Dress: A UK boutique

Big interview? Stay polished with a bright blazer and zig-zag mini.

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Entire look: Mystique Boutique

To get that slim legged look, pair fold-over skinnies with neutral oxfords.

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Shoes: Bakers

A bralette and high-waisted mini makes the classic combo of the summer.

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Top: Forever 21

Hand party! Mix rings on rings on rings of all different shapes and sizes.

This look caught our eye because of the tattoo tights, denim cutoffs and classic Keds.

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Tights: Century 21

Fire engine red will always be an eye-popping shade.

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Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

We're loving that overalls are coming back. This pair is perfection with the sunshine yellow color and triple buttons.

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Overalls: Vintage from Spain

We're loving how her high ballerina bun showcases the criss-cross back details.

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Dress: Asos

Cobalt blue is one of this season's biggest accent colors. Try pairing it with something neutral or something even brighter.

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Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Neon accents -- like this collar necklace -- add a touch of color without being over the top.

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Necklace: Zara

A summer scarf is a great throw-on piece and this vintage jumper is absolutely divine.

Pointed flats with studs in a fun color keep a basic shoe far from plain.

A satchel you can play tic-tac-toe on... Need we say more?

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Bag: Vintage Wasteland, Santa Monica, CA

Peplum + Printed Pants = Perfection.

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Pants: Gucci

We love the tiered lace and see through bits of this maxi skirt.

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Skirt: Forever 21

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The heat is seriously in full effect in NYC and with that comes a slew of creative styling to stay as cool as humanely possible. We braved the sizzling streets to spot just how some of the snazziest locals are representing their personal style in this oven of a city. We found ourselves drawn to the ever-popular maxi skirt and dress trend, which — with small updates such as prints and pleats — remains a summer staple.

Want to dress like a New Yorker? Grab your brightest shade of color. From accessories and shoes to even nail color, neon is the new black of the season. We particularly love reinterpreted romanticism this summer, as breezy dresses in classic shapes are nostalgic of fairy tales with subliminal early 2oth century style references — even parasols are back in!

Check out some serious eye candy in the slideshow above!

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  1. Maya says:
    July 2, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I love the floral maxidress with the white background.

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  2. Babette says:
    July 3, 2012 at 6:18 am

    We found ourselves drawn to the ever-popular maxi skirt and dress trend, which — with small updates such as prints and pleats — remains a summer staple.

    Reply