This week in New York, the fall season truly came in with a bang: In an instant, we suddenly went from T-shirt weather to jacket weather. With a crisp in the air, New Yorkers had to abruptly dig through their closets and drawers to bust out their best sweaters and outerwear and begin the seasonal ritual of layering once again. And if you’ve forgotten how to pile on the pieces in a way that still reads as polished, allow an enduringly cool star like Chloë Sevigny to guide you.
Earlier today, Sevigny was spotted out and about in the city wearing her best bundled-up look. And she stayed warm and cozy in a way that was still stylish. On the bottoms, Sevigny wore a pair of graphic patchwork sweatpants—which, sure, are not the pinnacle of high fashion. But it was more the way Sevigny styled them that made this a cool girl-worthy fall look: She dressed them up with a tailored black top coat, thin hoodie, and classic leather penny loafers, turning the whole vibe from drab to, well, fab.
It’s not the first time that Sevigny has turned a casual-leaning piece into something more fashion-forward, of course. In the past, she has also styled a sporty anorak with chic ballet flats, or amped up a pair of Birkenstocks with an edgy, shiny trench coat. This summer, she paired a gingham dress with clunky Dr. Martens. There’s simply no one doing nonchalant street style like her: Her looks feel styled but not too styled—trendy, without being a full-on fashion victim. She didn’t land on Vogue’s best dressed list last year for nothin’.
