While everyone in LA is styling capris and tank tops like they’re the only thing worth wearing, on the East Coast, New York’s best dressers are taking a more timeless approach to styling at the start of summer. Cool and polished in true New York style, Kaia Gerber this week nailed the exact outfit formula I keep seeing among the city’s best dressers.
Keeping things simple, the model started off with a pair of slouchy mid-wash jeans. Eschewing the capri styles that are dominating right now — and even the stovepipe cuts that are constantly making an appearance — her relaxed denim gave the look an easy, undone energy that was perfect for the city.
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From there, Kaia amped things up with classic black ballet flats, adding a polished touch without making the outfit feel overdone. Then, instead of reaching for a basic white tee, she chose coo coo black boat-neck Reena Top (£64)Complete with on-trend 3/4-length sleeves. A little more elevated than an everyday T-shirt, but just as easy to wear, it gave the whole look a softer, more feminine feel, while still being cool and low-key.
Strolling around town with wired headphones on her face, Kaia went straight to my summer styling moodboard. If you want this look, keep scrolling to shop the best 3/4-length tops, slouchy jeans, and ballet flats to recreate it.
Shop boat neck tops, jeans and ballet flats:
coo coo intimacy
The Reina Long Sleeve: Black Cotton Jersey
Shop the 3/4 tops that every fashion person is crazy about.
Style it with a boat neck top to get Kaia’s look.
Marks and Spencer
Leather Bow Square Toe Flat Ballet Pump
The square-foot finish gives them such a high finish.
cotton
Boatneck 3/4 Sleeve Top
This 100% Egyptian cotton top also comes in six other colors.
free people
We Are Free Tennessee Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans
These come in three different leg lengths so you can find your perfect fit.
Stray Shoemakers
Delia Ballet Flats
They also come in light pink and dark brown colors.
Marks and Spencer
Pure Cotton Slim Fit Top
It comes in UK sizes 6-24.
mom denim
delinquent button nerdy
Mother denim jeans are a favorite of people in the fashion world.
Zara
Leather Ballet Flats with Buckle
Style it with white socks to give your look a preppy finish.
