It’s hard to make your style stand out in a sea of exceptionally dressed people. You can either pile on layers and accessories to make a statement or go the minimalist route. Anything in between will not get you noticed.
Fashion week regulars like Alexa Chung have mastered their style to the point of looking formulaic. That was exactly the vibe the British TV presenter exuded at London Fashion Week with her repetitive looks: a long-sleeved top or sweatshirt paired with a mini pencil skirt. She loved the look so much that she wore the same type of skirt four times!
Surprisingly, we weren’t bored.
1. White Off-Shoulder Top and Graphic-Printed Skirt
Alexa Chung in a chic white off-shoulder top and graphic-printed skirt, effortlessly pairing the look with classic black ballet flats at the Christopher Kane show during London Fashion Week on September 15, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Will Alexander / Stuart Castle)
Black and white was her theme at the Christopher Kane show.
2. Yellow Long-Sleeved Top with a Leopard-Printed Pencil Skirt
Alexa Chung pairs a yellow long-sleeved top with a leopard print skirt, completing the bold look with eye-catching metallic pointed-toe flats at London Fashion Week (Credit: WENN / Will Alexander / Stuart Castle)
If you are going with the same silhouette and theme, you might as well play around with prints, right? That’s what the 30-year-old did when she chose this leopard-printed skirt. Her flats and bag make a bold statement!
Alexa Chung at the Topshop Unique Fashion Show on September 14, 2014, wearing a Topshop leopard print pelmet skirt, Topshop Unique embroidered neat knit sweater, and carrying a Chanel milk carton bag (Credit: WENN / Will Alexander / Stuart Castle)
3. An All-Black Look Spiced Up by a Pink Coat
Alexa Chung wearing a black turtleneck, a pink coat, a black skirt, and velvet loafers at the House of Holland LFW S/S 2015 in London on September 14, 2014 (Credit: WENN / Will Alexander / Stuart Castle)
This fashion muse isn’t one to shy away from colors.
4. A Striped Knitted Sweater with a Grey Pencil Skirt
Alexa Chung is wearing a black and red striped knitted sweater paired with a grey mini skirt (Credit: WENN / Will Alexander / Stuart Castle)
This epitomizes a perfect transitional outfit – a cozy sweater balanced by a mini skirt and spruced up by a pair of strappy shoes.
Alexa Chung at London Fashion Week on September 13, 2014, wearing a Bella Freud grey mini skirt, Bella Freud Menace striped knitted sweater, Tabitha Simmons Nai perforated leather lace-up booties, and carrying a Mark Cross Grace box small trunk (Credit: WENN / Will Alexander / Stuart Castle)
Compared to Fashion Week’s street styles, Alexa Chung’s ensembles are wearable. Put your best pencil skirt on and wear it like she did. Here are some coordinates to try:
1. DSQUARED2 City Miniskirt and Alexander Wang Contrast Stripe Sweater
DSQUARED2 City Miniskirt, $565.00
Wear it with:
Alexander Wang Contrast Stripe Sweater, $399.50 / Rag & Bone Claredon Loafers, $495.00 / Marc by Marc Jacobs Out Loud Cross Body Bag, $348.00
2. alice + olivia Elana Polka Dot Miniskirt and Carven Hand Motif Sweater
alice + olivia Elana Polka Dot Miniskirt, $198.00
Wear it with:
Carven Hand Motif Sweater, $541.22 / Toga Pulla Fringe Loafers, $475.00 / Tory Burch Robinson Metallic Shrunken Boxy Satchel, $250.00
3. Wes Gordon Leather Straight Skirt and Thakoon Cable-knit Sweater
Wes Gordon Leather Straight Skirt, $555.00
Wear it with:
Thakoon Cable-knit Sweater, $972.92 / Club Monaco Erika Bow Flats, $239.00 / alice + olivia Piano Bag, $175.00
Despite following a consistent formula, Alexa Chung keeps her outfits fresh and engaging. She plays with colors, textures, and prints to make each outfit feel fresh and effortlessly stylish. But beyond her love for mini skirts, she also knows how to reinvent staple pieces—like leather—giving them a softer, more feminine twist.
Alexa Chung’s Feminine Twist on Leather at J.W. Anderson Show: Get the Look!
Who would have thought that leather could look so feminine? In February 2013, Alexa Chung proved once again that leather is not just a piece you can wear with edgy outfits. I honestly can’t get enough of her vintage-inspired style.
She attended the J.W. Anderson Autumn/Winter 2013 London Fashion Week show in an outfit inspired by the ’60s.
Alexa Chung attends the J.W. Anderson show during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013/14 at TopShop Show Space on February 18, 2013, in London, England (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
The cable knit chunky jumper matches the leather pleated skirt from J.W. Anderson x Topshop. Alexa accessorized with black beribboned flats and a black clutch.
Adding black to her light-colored attire prevented this outfit from looking too washed out. Excellent job, Alexa! Many are fans of the J.W. Anderson x Topshop cream patent skirt because it is already sold out. Sorry, ladies!
Shopbop models showcase stylish ways to wear cable-knit sweaters, pairing them with wide-leg jeans for a cozy yet trendy look:
Pair chunky cable-knit sweaters with wide-leg jeans and neutral-toned accessories for a cozy yet effortlessly chic winter look
This shouldn’t stop you from achieving the same look, though. You, too, can copy Alexa’s look. It’s an outfit you can wear to work, date, stroll in the park, visit museums, brunch with your girlfriends, or even go shopping.
Pleated skirts are lovely additions to your closet. In addition to a cable-knitted jumper, you can pair them with sleeveless, cropped, or graphic-printed tops. Go ahead and try creating different looks with the same item!
Alexa Chung’s fashion prowess extends beyond her personal style; she has also ventured into design with her eponymous label. Her debut collection features an array of footwear, including satin platform pumps and snakeskin-printed velvet ankle boots, reflecting her eclectic taste.
For those looking to emulate her chic aesthetic, exploring her collection offers a direct avenue to incorporate her signature style into your wardrobe.