Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? We've rounded up the best looks from three style-setters, and have tailored them to fit your budget.
Halle Berry has her off-duty uniform down to a science: mix a pair of light wash jeans with an easy tank, dilute with a slouchy tote, and tie it all together with a patterned sweater wrap. The result? Insta-cool style.
Though Princess Kate looks like royalty in a bright, flirty dress and with a delicate clutch, a sensible black blazer gives the ensemble a welcome menswear element. A feathered hat is optional.
A simply-structured black clutch (and an absence of sparkling embellishment) lets it work beyond its formalwear potential, making it the perfect accent for a pretty day dress.
Katie Holmes has been in the thick of the boyfriend jeans craze since the day it started. She balances the style with ladylike staples so that the overall look is more "Yeah, I rocked Tom Cruise's jeans" than "Today is laundry day."
No need to raid your significant other's closet. A pair like this gives the worn, casual effect of boyfriend jeans while flattering your shape—just roll up the hem and you're set.
A structured bag with gleaming hardware gives polish to the look. The doctor-bag shape has a retro feel that's a little bit feminine without being saccharine.
Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't shy from a lot of things—why wouldn't she pair bright pants with a purple tee? Then, she tops it off with a colorful tie-dye bag, making for a playful and eclectic look that brings us back to Carrie Bradshaw in her pre-Mr. Big heyday.
Colored jeans are on-trend and surprisingly easy to pull off. A slim silhouette keeps it looking neat and tailored—an important detail when you're wearing cherry-red jeans.
Eschew bells and whistles (like embellishment or interesting silhouettes) in favor of a simple tee in a saturated (but not loud) hue. Lavender is perfect for the occasion, neither clashing with the red jeans nor hiding from them.
Sometimes, more is more. (Though we might be biased). Pile on the color with a festive carry-all; the navajo print is everywhere this season, and the shades complement the clothing without matching too perfectly.
