7 Pieces Every L.A. Woman Is Wearing Right Now

Casual, cool and always comfortable, the wardrobe of the Los Angeles woman has a little bit of everything. First, I'm seeing a walkable flat (funny how we’re not big on heels, considering this is not a pedestrian city). I'm also seeing a lot of variations on the ribbed bodycon tank dress—equal parts sporty and sexy. And I'm loving women wearing trendy elements borrowed from the boys, including a sports jersey and shorts cut like boxers. Here’s the street style I'm seeing in Melrose and Silverlake cafes and outdoor restaurants, as well as on social media.

Lightweight and body conscious, this is the quietly sexy way Angelenos stroll-shop in Beverly Hills. Add interesting chains, a mixed-metal arm of bracelets and strappy sandals or even white sneakers.

Whether she’s rocking blokette core or throwing a top on pre- or post-gym visit, an athletic-style top is the casual cool style item of the moment.

Mesh ballet slippers, Mary Jane flats and even low heels are the Los Angeles woman’s style-first and comfort-always footwear option whether she’s popping over to Erewhon for a smoothie or rushing to a business casual creative meeting.

An elevated alternative to around-the-house sweatpants, these are the perfect travel pants (thanks to their elastic waist) and a breezy switch from jeans that keep an L.A. woman comfortable during a day’s 25-degree temperature swing.

Surprisingly good-looking on every figure, these shorts can be dressed up or down and even worn with a silky top and low heels for dinner out. But you’ll most often see them at the farmer’s market or on cheering onlookers at Little League.

Not the tight elastic of yore, today’s shirred tops are looser and even a bit flowing—and made of summer-ready cotton blends. Popping on one of these shirts makes you feel so much more stylish than just wearing a T-shirt.

Large enough to cover the brow bone or in a smaller vintage profile, this look is everywhere in Los Angeles, and often made in bright acetate. It’s a pretty, face-lifting alternative to dark, heavy frames.