The Winter Outfit Formula East Coast Girls Won't Quit
Being an East Coast girl myself, there's no denying the power of convenient outfit trends that circulate through this little island of New York I call home. When one New Yorker finds an outfit formula that is equal parts stylish and practical, everyone and their mother jumps on it, and the one I'm about to share with you is no different. East Coast girls have been wearing their typical winter necessities—coats, puffers, beanies, etc.—but have been adding on everything and anything animal print.
The best part of this winter outfit formula is that it's not constricted to one formula at all, meaning whatever your personal style is, you can make this NY-approved look work for you. All you have to do is find your favorite winter essential and pair it with the animal prints—snakeskin, leopard print, tiger print, and beyond—of your choosing. Below, I've rounded up some of my favorite iterations of the winter outfit formula for you to study (and shop). One look at this easy-to-wear getup will almost certainly have you rethinking the contents of your own closet.
Style Tip: Take shearling to the next level by opting for it in a festive animal print. Pair said jacket with your favorite pair of black jeans and call it a day.
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Style Tip: Liven up your everyday winter ensemble of a coat and denim with a thin, printed turtleneck. According to East Coat girls, though, animal prints are the only print option.
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Style Tip: Don't have enough enthusiasm in the early morning to muster up a creative outfit? Fear not, for a neutral puffer, jeans, and snakeskin boots are just the trick.
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Style Tip: Get creative with your layering by slipping a leopard-print mesh top underneath your favorite winter-approved LBD.
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Style Tip: Black puffers no longer have to be boring thanks to the newfound practicality of animal-printed pants. Pair the two together and suddenly you have an outfit to remember.
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Style Tip: Offset that beloved chunky sweater of yours with a pair of snakeskin jeans and stark white boots.
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Style Tip: Casual sweatpants can be made into quite a spectacle with the addition of a statement faux-fur coat.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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