3 Fashion Week-Worthy Outfits Anyone Can Copy

Don't overthink it—these looks are easy to assemble.

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Friends! I’m back! Did you miss me? Now that my time off has come to an end —and the temperatures have dropped in New York City—I’ve got fall dressing on my mind. Specifically, what I’m going to wear for a very busy September. Over the next three weeks, I’ll be: co-hosting a New York Fashion Week dinner; accepting my Editor of the Year Award at Harlem’s Fashion Row; hosting our first ever two-day Power Play conference; and, oh yeah, attending many fashion shows. As the kids on TikTok say, I’ll be throwing ’fits.

When I know I’ve got a big month of outfits ahead, my favorite thing to do is go back to my photo archive for inspiration. I find photos of my tried and true outfit formulas, and then I give them a seasonal update. I highly recommend trying it yourself.

FOR FANCY DINNERS

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This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but there’s very little I love more than an evening top. A party blouse. A going-out shirt that says, “HEY! I’m here to celebrate!” I’m a millennial, sue me! I’ll pair one with black trousers and heels, and I’m out the door in a snap.

FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

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During fashion week, I like to take advantage of the fact that I can get around on foot. My outfits are generally a little more casual and my heels are never too high. I’ll save the dressier looks for the Paris shows in October.

FOR POWER PLAY

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Striking the perfect balance for two days of networking can be tricky. I never want to feel too formal, but I do want to look work-appropriate and maybe a tad bit dressier than my day-to-day. That usually results in deconstructed suiting and an interesting shirt.

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Nikki Ogunnaike
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Nikki Ogunnaike is the Editor in Chief of Marie Claire US. She has previously held roles at Harper's Bazaar, GQ, ELLE, Glamour, InStyle, and Vanity Fair. She authors the popular Marie Claire newsletter Self Checkout. You may also recognize Nikki from her time as the host of Snapchat’s Online, IRL and IGTV's The Run Through.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, in her free time Nikki enjoys running half marathons, learning about wine, and watching reality TV without an ounce of shame. You can follow her at @nikkiogun.