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 |
By Jessica Flower |
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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- Neutrals are tasteful but they don’t elicit as many smiles as this riot of print and colour<br /> <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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- 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 /> <br /><br /> <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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- 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 /> <br /><br /> <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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- Cool accessories—cobalt flats, a bright scarf and wire-rim sunglasses—update a conservative look<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- Because, dogs. A practical and stylish neon coat earns this pup a permanent spot on our best-dressed list<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- A luxe coat straight out of <em>Dr. Zhivago—</em>and worn with the insouciance of Annie Hall<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- Black and white was one of the year’s top trends. We love the pixelated vibe of this graphic sweater<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- A crisp white shirt and killer heels save this look from being too reminiscent of <em>Oliver Twist</em><br /> <br /><br /> <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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- This sports fan manages to pull off the most Canadian of outfits without looking like a hoser<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- This polished bohemian combines a turban-style headscarf, a two-tone vest and expertly applied makeup<br /> <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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- A memorable, dandified ensemble. The soft check plaid give the outfit a depth of texture and pattern<br /> <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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- 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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- Menswear-inspired shoes save this fun outfit from being too girly. The highlighter yellow sole and laces are just icing on the cake<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- Wearing head-to-toe leather doesn’t mean you have too look like a Hells Angel<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- Proof that rocking style has no age limit<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- Pops of colour hint at a sense of humour—as does the Canadian tuxedo<br /> <br /><br /> <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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- 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 /> <br /><br /> <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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- 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 /> <br /><br /> <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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- 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 /> <br /><br /> <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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- 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 /> <br /><br /> <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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