Celebrities may have stylists, access to designer wardrobes, and considerably more reasons to dress up than the rest of us, but that does not mean their outfits cannot offer a few useful ideas for our own closets. Look past the specific pieces and there are styling moves that are surprisingly easy to borrow.
Take, for example, wearing one color from head to toe, letting accessories transform a basic denim look, or realizing that two prints can actually look better together.
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Consider these the style lessons we are taking from some of the stars on our radar right now.
Nicole Kidman: Let the accessories do the heavy lifting
With “Practical Magic 2” bringing Nicole Kidman back to the big screen this September, her off-duty style is giving us another reason to pay attention.
There is nothing particularly complicated about the foundation of her outfit: wide-leg jeans, a neutral textured jacket, and brown shoes. It is everything she adds around them that gives the look its personality. The oversized quilted tote shifts the proportions, while a fuzzy baseball cap and dark sunglasses make the denim feel much less ordinary.
It is a useful reminder that you do not necessarily need more clothes to make an outfit interesting. Try switching up the scale or texture of your accessories instead. A very large bag, an unexpected cap, or a strong pair of sunglasses can change the basics you have worn dozens of times before.
Alex Eala: More can actually be more
Tennis star Alex Eala’s bright halter would already be enough to carry an outfit. Instead, she adds a cream fringed skirt, embellishment, and metallic shine—and the combination is much more fun for it.
There is a lot to look at, but each element brings something different. The saturated red gives the outfit its punch, the fringe adds movement, and the metallic bag catches the light without trying to compete with the clothes.
For anyone who instinctively reaches for a neutral the moment one statement piece enters the picture, Eala offers another option: keep going. Color can sit alongside fringe, crochet, embroidery, or beading without everything becoming overwhelming. Sometimes an outfit needs less restraint, not more.
Miley Cyrus: Commit to double denim
Fresh off the release of new single “Bass Persuades,” Miley Cyrus is also giving us reason to revisit the Canadian tuxedo.
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She pairs a pale denim shirt with jeans in nearly the same wash, creating a cleaner, more continuous look than the contrasting denim combinations we are used to seeing. Black pointed shoes and a compact shoulder bag cut through the blue and keep things sharp.
For an easier approach to double denim, skip the pressure to find contrasting washes. Matching denim can work almost like a co-ord; the difference can come from the cut instead. Miley’s shaped shirt against longer, looser jeans gives the outfit enough variation on its own.
Julia Barretto: Try one color from head to toe
With “Always Yours, Never Mine” opening in cinemas Sept. 30, Julia Barretto has us looking at burgundy a little differently.
Her camisole and skirt sit within the same deep wine palette, giving the outfit a strong visual line from top to bottom. They are not perfectly identical in texture or finish, and that is precisely what stops the monochrome look from feeling flat.
You do not need a matching set to do the same. Start with one color family and pull together pieces in neighboring shades or different fabrics. Burgundy with oxblood, chocolate with caramel, or cream with ivory can have the same effect. A contrasting bag is enough to break up the color without interrupting it.
Lisa: Give feminine pieces a darker mood
Lisa’s fitted cardigan, floral embellishments, and sweeping skirt could easily veer very sweet. In charcoal gray, they take on a completely different character.
The dark palette grounds the florals and dramatic hem while pointed black pumps bring a little severity to the softer silhouette. She gets to keep all the romance of the clothes without relying on the colors we usually associate with feminine dressing.
It is an easy switch to make in your own wardrobe. Instead of changing the pieces you like, reconsider the palette. Florals, bows, fitted knits, and full skirts can feel much sharper in charcoal, navy, brown, or black.
Kaia Gerber: Print on print is easier than it looks
“The Shards” actress Kaia Gerber does not choose between her polka dots. She wears both.
Her cream strapless top has a smaller dark dot, while the black skirt flips the color combination and plays with a different scale. Because the two prints speak the same visual language, they complement rather than compete with each other.
This is a good entry point for anyone hesitant about pattern mixing. You do not have to start with florals against leopard print. Take one motif and vary it: thin stripes with wider stripes, tiny florals with oversized blooms, or dots in reversed colorways. The rest can stay simple.
