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How to style the #downtowngirl trend

Grab your headphones, coffee and sweats for the latest trend to take over our feeds…​ ​

Inspired by the streets of Manhattan and the romanticization of day-to-day life there, the #downtowngirl aesthetic is all about paring back smarter styles (like tailored blazers and slip skirts) with sweats, trainers and leather-look for a cool off-duty vibe.​ ​

​ From errand runs and brunch dates to record-store shopping, we break down four ways to re-create it for yourself below…

1. For weekend ERRAND RUNS.

Downtown girls ALWAYS serve main character energy – even in line at the post office or corner shop. Think model off-duty and team a satin midi skirt with a chunky knit, canvas tote and dad trainers. Finish with a baseball cap for bonus style points (the best greasy hair disguise).

2. For BROWSING the local shops.

Whether visiting your fave book shop or record store, channel the mysterious, effortlessly cool girl everyone in the neighbourhood wants to know in an oversized check shirt, leather-look trousers, trainers and shades (these are the most important part, of course). We're already obsessed with her...​

3. For BRUNCH with the bestie.

Downtown girl’s love a bit of grunge. Next time you enjoy an oat milk latte and avo on toast, we suggest pairing our viral denim maxi skirt with a half-way unbuttoned shirt and leather-look blazer. Add black knee-high boots for some extra edge.​

4. For drinks at THAT new bar. 

No surprise, you've managed to get a reservation at the hottest new bar in town, but what to wear for the occasion? Take cues from fellow city-girl Bella Hadid and pair a split-hem mini with a cute top and knee-high boots. For the jacket? Bells LOVES an aviator ...