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Casual, cool and always comfortable, the wardrobe of the Los Angeles woman has a little bit of everything. First, I’m seeing a walkable flat (funny how we’re not big on heels, considering this is not a pedestrian city). I’m also seeing a lot of variations on the ribbed bodycon tank dress—equal parts sporty and sexy. And I’m loving women wearing trendy elements borrowed from the boys, including a sports jersey and shorts cut like boxers. Here’s the street style I’m seeing in Melrose and Silverlake cafes and outdoor restaurants , as well as on social media.
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1. Ribbed Tank Dress
Lightweight and body conscious, this is the quietly sexy way Angelenos stroll-shop in Beverly Hills. Add interesting chains, a mixed-metal arm of bracelets and strappy sandals or even white sneakers.
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2. Athletic Top
Whether she’s rocking blokette core or throwing a top on pre- or post-gym visit, an athletic-style top is the casual cool style item of the moment.
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3. Walkable Flats
Mesh ballet slippers, Mary Jane flats and even low heels are the Los Angeles woman’s style-first and comfort-always footwear option whether she’s popping over to Erewhon for a smoothie or rushing to a business casual creative meeting.
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4. Kick Flares
An elevated alternative to around-the-house sweatpants, these are the perfect travel pants (thanks to their elastic waist) and a breezy switch from jeans that keep an L.A. woman comfortable during a day’s 25-degree temperature swing.
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5. Boxer Style Shorts
Surprisingly good-looking on every figure, these shorts can be dressed up or down and even worn with a silky top and low heels for dinner out. But you’ll most often see them at the farmer’s market or on cheering onlookers at Little League.
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6. Shirred Top
Not the tight elastic of yore, today’s shirred tops are looser and even a bit flowing—and made of summer-ready cotton blends. Popping on one of these shirts makes you feel so much more stylish than just wearing a T-shirt.
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7. Cat Eye Sunglasses
Large enough to cover the brow bone or in a smaller vintage profile, this look is everywhere in Los Angeles, and often made in bright acetate. It’s a pretty, face-lifting alternative to dark, heavy frames…