Ever wonder how your favourite fashion Instagramers create those effortless streetstyle looks? If you find yourself constantly saving outfit of the day pics but you’re not sure how to exactly recreate them, we’re here to help. Stylish sister duo Gail and Leslie Thompson of The Long and Short of Style shared how to achieve some of the hottest streetstyle trends for any body type. Plus, watch the video clip above as they talk about their most beloved brands.
Stand Out Coats
The whole point of this trend is to look for colour, texture, and pattern. Inject a little interest into your look during the cold winter weather and not just always reach for that classic black coat. If you’re looking to stay warm, go for a faux fur coat to stay cozy.
SHOP: Cream Ri Studio Faux Fur Coat; $120 at River Island | Native Youth Eden Checked Oversized Double-Breasted Coat; $141 at The Bay | Plus Dalmatian Pattern Waterfall Collar Fuzzy Coat; $55 at Shein | River Island Oversized Maxi Coat; $183.99 at The Bay
Transitioning Your Summer Pieces in Winter
Who doesn’t love extending the longevity of our clothing, plus it’s great for the environment! It’s great to mix these pieces into your winter wardrobe as the temperatures dip. Throw a turtleneck under this summery animal-print slip dress or add a pair of tights underneath a cute pair of shorts and it’s perfect for this time of year. TIP: To create a more cropped look with long sweaters, add a belt and tuck the sweater over top of the belt to instantly add a cinched waist and a more spring vibe to your outfit.
SHOP: Plus Size Animal Print Maxi Slip Dress; $104.30 at Nasty Gal | Textured Metallic Shorts, $29.95 at Anthropologie | Textured Metallic Blazer; $49.95 at Anthropologie | Plus Red Cropped. Vinyl Puffer Jacket; $165 at Pretty Little Thing | Karen Scott Plus Two-Tone Textured Sweater; $60 at The Bay
Leather Weather
When the cool weather rolls in, the leather comes out. With so many colours and styles to shop for, leather is a true go-to when you want to look put together. We love these faux leather pants from Zara because they are perfect for both short and tall figures. They are cropped so they are already tailored for the short statures, and for the tall figures out there you can easily pair these pants with flats or heels without worrying about the hemline.
SHOP: Faux Leather Strong Shoulder Turtleneck Mini Dress; $69.99 at Eloquii | Faux Leather Culottes; $49.90 at Zara | Cowl Pleat Faux Leather Obi Belt Dress; $89.95 at eShakti | Motf Premium Two-Tone Chain Baguette Bag; $43 at Shein | River Island Belted PU Peg Pants; $105 at The Bay | Kate Spade Lovitt Dot Printed Textured Smooth Leather Crossbody; $238.80 at The Bay | Plus Size Brown Mock Croc Faux Leather Belted Midaxi Coat; $61 at Missguided
Unforgettable Boots
Add some fun to your everyday wardrobe with a statement boot. Whether you love animal print or bright colours, there is something for everyone when it comes to boots. TIP: Go with a sturdier kitten-like heel to stay comfortable walking in these show stoppers.
SHOP: Animal Print Heeled Leather Boots; $259 at Zara | Animal Print Heeled Leather Ankle Boots; $199 at Zara | Lane At the Knee Boot; $79.99 at Eloquii | Snakeskin Pattern Side Zipper Chunky Slouchy Boots; $53 at Shein
