Dresses
Jul 5, 2023

These Are the Cool Dress Styles Fashion People Reach For in NYC, L.A., and Paris

by Jennifer Camp Forbes

It's officially dress season, so the options are endless at the moment. This can be a daunting task, but narrowing down options that fit your current tastes can be a huge help. My personal style hovers somewhere between classic minimalism and fashion-forward with a whimsical touch, so that's what I set out to find during my recent search for a cool new dress (or two or three). As with most new purchases I plan on making, I like to check in with my top style muses in some of my favorite cities for a little inspiration on what to buy and how to style it.

Three cities I often look to for inspiration are NYC, L.A., and Paris. I did a quick scroll through my Insta follows in those cities with dresses in mind and knew exactly what I wanted to track down. From simple slip dresses to summer-ready knit options and standout prints, I found three dress styles that fashion people in each respective city are reaching for this season. Ahead, peruse my top picks and get some stylish outfit inspiration along the way.

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@babba

The interest in '90s-inspired maxi slip dresses is rampant globally, but fashion people in NYC are overwhelmingly fans of the style. The dress is effortless and super easy to style for casual days or formal occasions, making it a go-to favorite.

H&M

Asymmetric-Hem Slip Dress

$65

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Love this printed version.

H&M

Lace-Detail Satin Slip Dress

$40

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The lace detailing is super chic.

Bardot

Capri Diamonte Slip Dress

$139

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Yellow has been a personal favorite as of late.

Reformation

Larenta Knit Dress

$178

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Nineties inspired and oh so good.

Zara

Satin Slip Dress

$60

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Wait until you see the strappy back.

Elsa Hosk 3 Cool Dress Styles Fashion Girls Love in NYC, LA, and Paris Open Knit Polo Dress

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@hoskelsa

The naked-dressing trend is in full swing, and open-knit dresses are part of the craze. You can wear the style year-round, but it reigns supreme in the spring and summer months. Wear one to dinner, on vacation, to the pool, or even on your next beach trip.

Lovebirds

Crochet-Knit Cotton Shirt Dress

~~$295~~ $118

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A similar take to Elsa's polo dress above.

Mango

Crochet Dress With Bows

$70

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I highly recommend you take this dress on your next vacation.

L'Academie

Evea Maxi Knit Dress

$258

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I am obsessed with this dress and the styling.

H&M

Crochet-Look Dress

$33

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The neckline makes this dress a standout.

Zara

Sequin Crochet Knit Long Dress

$169

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Guaranteed to receive compliments.

Line & Dot

Roxie Crochet Mini Dress

$95

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A button-front design to consider.

Sabina Socol Pujaka 3 Cool Dress Styles Fashion Girls Love in NYC, LA, and Paris Zebra Print Dress

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@pujkaparis

Leave it to the women of Paris to give statement animal-print dresses the chic French treatment. If you're looking to take a break from your usual solid-hued dresses or floral dresses, keep these standout printed options top of mind.