Year in Review: the 20 best street style looks of 2013
Year in Review: the 20 best street style looks of 2013
By Jessica Flower | December 31, 2013
By Jessica Flower | 12/31/2013
If we learned one thing from roaming the city for our Street Style series this year, it’s that Torontonians are good looking. Really, really, ridiculously good looking. While 2013 brought with it a few weird trends, overall, Toronto held it down with some eternally chic looks. To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at our favourite outfits. So, here’s to you Toronto—we think you’re pretty darn stylish.
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252038 Neutrals are tasteful but they don’t elicit as many smiles as this riot of print and colour<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/28/street-style-fashion-week-wearable/" target="_blank">See more Fashion Week looks »</a><br />
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252037 Months before <strong>Chanel</strong>’s <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/fashion/Karl-Lagerfeld-Chanel-fashion-Rodeo-Dallas.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1387472695-MtkkDnUcZJJ2MDa5dQN86A" target="_blank">blockbuster cowboy-inspired show in Dallas,</a> this fashion show fan balanced a soft lace mini with a fringed jacket and tough boots<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/10/toronto-street-style-the-shows/" target="_blank">See more looks from The Shows »</a><br />
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252036 Combining colours takes a certain knack. Here, a pocket square picks up the peach tones in the tie and pants, while a navy blazer sets off the lavender pieces<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/06/14/toronto-street-style-bloor-street/" target="_blank">See more looks from Bloor Street »</a><br />
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252035 Cool accessories—cobalt flats, a bright scarf and wire-rim sunglasses—update a conservative look<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/06/14/toronto-street-style-bloor-street/" target="_blank">See more looks from Bloor Street »</a><br />
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252034 Because, dogs. A practical and stylish neon coat earns this pup a permanent spot on our best-dressed list<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/03/08/dogs-in-coats/" target="_blank">See more pooches in coats »</a><br />
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252033 A luxe coat straight out of <em>Dr. Zhivago—</em>and worn with the insouciance of Annie Hall<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/02/22/yorkville-winter/" target="_blank">See more winter looks from Yorkville »</a><br />
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252032 Black and white was one of the year’s top trends. We love the pixelated vibe of this graphic sweater<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/24/street-style-trend-black-and-white-prints/" target="_blank">See more black and white looks »</a><br />
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252031 A crisp white shirt and killer heels save this look from being too reminiscent of <em>Oliver Twist</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/25/street-style-trend-distressed-jeans/" target="_blank">See more distressed denim »</a><br />
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252030 This sports fan manages to pull off the most Canadian of outfits without looking like a hoser<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/05/03/eaton-centre/" target="_blank">See more Eaton Centre street style » </a><br />
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252029 This polished bohemian combines a turban-style headscarf, a two-tone vest and expertly applied makeup<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/28/street-style-fashion-week-wearable/" target="_blank">See more Fashion Week looks »</a><br />
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252028 A memorable, dandified ensemble. The soft check plaid give the outfit a depth of texture and pattern<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/28/street-style-fashion-week-wearable/" target="_blank">See more Fashion Week looks »</a><br />
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252027 Gold was another big trend this year. A longer skirt is far from prudish when paired with tough, moto-inspired add-ons<br />
<br /><a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/10/28/street-style-fashion-week-wearable/" target="_blank">See more Fashion Week looks »</a><br />
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252026 Menswear-inspired shoes save this fun outfit from being too girly. The highlighter yellow sole and laces are just icing on the cake<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/05/17/financial-district/" target="_blank">See more Financial District looks »</a><br />
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252025 Wearing head-to-toe leather doesn’t mean you have too look like a Hells Angel<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/05/17/financial-district/" target="_blank">See more Financial District looks »</a><br />
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252024 Proof that rocking style has no age limit<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/07/12/toronto-street-style-flower-market/" target="_blank">See more looks from the Flower Market »</a><br />
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252023 Pops of colour hint at a sense of humour—as does the Canadian tuxedo<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/04/05/return-of-spring/" target="_blank">See more looks from the first days of spring »</a><br />
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252022 With pared down jewellery and open sandal heels, this print doesn’t overwhelm. Rather, the shocking red headscarf is the star of the outfit<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/03/22/toronto-fashion-week/" target="_blank">See more Fashion Week looks »</a><br />
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252021 Simply stunning without being over styled or contrived. The platform shoes are the perfect height for the length of the trouser too. This is how you do a jumpsuit<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/09/20/street-style-yorkdale-shopping-centre/" target="_blank">See more looks from Yorkdale Mall »</a><br />
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252020 Kim Kardashian, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/08/kim-kardashian-dress-met-gala_n_3238017.html?ir=Canada+Style"> take note:</a> this is how you do florals. The repetition of orange and blue lend this outfit some focus<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/03/25/toronto-fashion-week-street-style-trend-florals/" target="_blank">See more edgy floral looks »</a><br />
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252019 While her black and white blouse and mittens are trendy, we’re more drawn to this OCAD student’s frames, which are punchy without being harsh<br />
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<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2013/01/11/street-style-ocad/" target="_blank">See more looks from OCAD University »</a><br />
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