The Styling Tricks New York and Paris Girls Are Using Right Now
Living in a big city means moving fast. Between early meetings, last-minute shoots, coffee runs, and spontaneous happy hours, there isn’t always time in the morning to perfectly style an outfit. Yet somehow, the girls of NYC and Paris always manage to look effortlessly cool walking down the street. The secret? A few simple styling tricks that instantly elevate even the most basic outfit.
Ava Isabel
APRIL 15, 2026Double Bags Are The New Power Move
One of the more unexpected looks I spotted recently was the double-bag trend. I saw Hannah walking down the street carrying two purses, not because of the ridiculous amount of things we all somehow end up carrying around the city, but as an intentional style moment. She layered a tiny red mini bag over a large gold tote, and it immediately caught my attention.
As someone who can never decide between bringing a small purse or a big tote, I realized I didn’t actually have to choose. When I asked her about it, she said it started out of convenience, but after seeing models stack two bags on the runway for 7 For All Mankind, she leaned into it as a styling trick. Honestly, I think we’re all still obsessed with that runway show.
Oversized Sunglasses Always Win
Of course, no NYC outfit feels complete without a good pair of sunglasses. Lately, oversized circular sunnies seem to be everywhere. They work with almost anything, your favorite streetwear look, a tiny slip dress, or even an office outfit.
Big sunglasses have that magical ability to make an outfit feel cooler, while also conveniently hiding the evidence of a late night out. It’s no surprise they’ve become a staple across every fashion city, from NYC to Paris. Personally, I can’t leave the house without my big vintage Chanel sunnies.
