Although Zendaya isn’t one to shy away from an experimental fashion moment, even the most adventurous of us sometimes resort to time-tested styling tricks when getting dressed — and this week in New York, she reminded me of one of the easiest ways to instantly spruce up an outfit with minimal effort.
Stepping out in a beautiful pleated slate-gray dress from Louis Vuitton, Zendaya adopted a tonal look to bring easy harmony to her ensemble. Instead of breaking up the look with a contrasting accessory, she kept the palette streamlined, and paired the dress with shiny pointed-toe heels in the exact same shade of gray.
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Creating a sense of togetherness, this easy styling trick ensured an elegant, modern look that feels totally wearable.
What I particularly liked about this look was the choice of color. Instead of defaulting to classic black or leaning into fast trending shades like turquoise — Zendaya opted for a soft, adult neutral that gives the outfit a grounded, sophisticated feel without looking too serious.
If you’re curious to try the styling trick for yourself, keep scrolling to shop the gray dress and matching shoes inspired by Zendaya’s chic look.
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