The Nurçin Kaptanoğlu street style shot appears in our Outfit of the Day column. It shows that you can achieve everyday chic with simple pieces too. Taking the outfit in the photo as a starting point, we have gathered ways to create your own street style.
Image: Mannequins dressed in winter knits in a shop window (representative image) — Silar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Build your own style inspired by the Nurçin Kaptanoğlu street style shot
Street style shows what people actually wear in everyday life. It is different from the bold designs on the runway. That is why a good street style shot should be both inspiring and wearable. The photos we share in our Outfit of the Day column aim to do exactly that. In other words, all you need to do is reinterpret the outfit you see with pieces from your own wardrobe.
Finding balance in street style
A good everyday outfit is usually built on balance. Pairing a loose top with slimmer bottoms, for example, pulls the look together. You can achieve the same effect by combining statement shoes with a simple outfit. Combining a patterned piece with plain colours works too. What’s more, choosing a single focal point makes the outfit look more chic and polished. Don’t wear more than one eye-catching piece at the same time.
Comfort and style together
For those who walk around the city all day, comfortable shoes and a practical bag are street style essentials. Sneakers, loafers or low-heeled boots offer both comfort and a modern look. Basic pieces can also form the backbone of almost any outfit; jeans, a white T-shirt, a blazer and a trench coat are examples.
Small seasonal tweaks
You can wear the same outfit all year round with a few small changes for the season. In spring, a light jacket or trench coat does the job. In summer, linen and cotton fabrics are enough. In autumn, a cardigan or leather jacket does the trick. In winter, a pea coat and boots complete the outfit. Matching your colour palette to the season also makes things easier. Light tones in particular look more natural on mild days, and dark and earthy tones on cold days.
Add your own signature
Taking inspiration from a photo doesn’t mean copying it exactly. Add a colour you love, a piece of jewellery or an accessory you always carry to the outfit. That makes the style yours. Indeed, the most striking looks are often the outfits in which a person feels comfortable. That is the case in the Nurçin Kaptanoğlu street style shot too.
For another article where we explain street style step by step, see our piece on street style in five steps. Vogue’s street style page also offers a rich archive, where you can find the latest street style shots from around the world.