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Spotted in L.A.: 8

By Swedan Margen

Spotted in L.A.: 8

In June, I made the cross-country move to Los Angeles after spending the past 10 years in New York City. Though I was ecstatic to embark on a new chapter, I’d be lying if I said it didn’t take a minute to get my bearings—namely, the traffic and parking. What I’m still navigating? Dressing for L.A.’s mild winter weather. After a decade of piling on layers this time of year, putting together outfits over the past month or so has been, well, an adjustment.

Some mornings, the temperatures dip below 60ºF, warranting a light jacket and pants. But by afternoon? I could be hiking at Runyon Canyon in a tank top and shorts. Confusing indeed. This is where L.A.'s coolest It girls come into the picture. Considering they've all mastered the art of styling ensembles for California winters, I know where to look for fashion inspiration. Below, I've rounded up eight outfits I plan to emulate this season.

Funnel-Neck Jacket + Loafers

Jen Wonders in a leather funnel-neck jacket.
Styling notes: Pair an of-the-moment funnel-neck jacket with leather loafers on those kinda-cool afternoons in Los Angeles.

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Ivy Leather Trench Coat - Xxs / Chocolate

Ducie

Ivy Leather Trench Coat

Chrystie Bag

Freja New York

Chrystie Bag

Benson Loafer

V-Neck Sweater + Straight-Leg Jeans

Liv Perez in a v-neck sweater and dark wash straight-leg jeans.
Styling notes: ICYMI, the style set has declared V-neck sweaters cool—and I'd argue they look even better atop a white tee.

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Jadey Cashmere Oversized V-Neck Sweater

Reformation

Jadey Cashmere Oversized V-Neck Sweater

Madewell white tee

Madewell

The Perfect Crewneck Tee in Allday Jersey

Abercrombie jeans

Abercrombie & Fitch

High Rise 90s Relaxed Jeans

Midi Skirt + Moto Boots

Christina Caradona in a midi skirt and moto boots
Styling notes: Edge up a pretty midi skirt with cool moto boots (and skip the tights, because I have a feeling you won't need them).

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Leset Kelly Slim Fit Long Sleeve Top

Leset

Kelly Slim Fit Long Sleeve Top

The Noreen Maxi Skirt

Solid & Striped

The Noreen Maxi Skirt

Astor Black Leather

Steve Madden

Astor Black Leather

Barn Jacket + Sheer Skirt

Stephanie Arant in a barn jacket and sheer skirt.
Styling notes: If you're worried about being too toasty in a barn jacket, opt for a feather-light sheer skirt on the bottom.

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Cotton Jacket With Corduroy Collar - Women | Mango Usa

Mango

Cotton Jacket With Corduroy Collar

Carla Skirt
Inez Mule Sandal - 5 / Animal Print / Patent

Schutz

Inez Strappy Tortoise Slide Sandals

Plaid Dress + Knee-High Boots

Paige Leneigh in a red plaid dress and knee-high boots.
Styling notes: Get into holiday mode by slipping into a red plaid dress for an upcoming party.

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Plaid Mini Dress
Heaven Mayhem Rhey Clear Glasses

Heaven Mayhem

Rhey Clear Glasses

Theodora Boots - Glossy Chocolate - Bovine Leather - Sézane

Fitted Cardigan + Miniskirt

Megan Adelaide in a fitted cardigan and miniskirt.
Styling notes: A high-shine metal belt makes any look instantly more intriguing.

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Bare Cashmere Crew Cardigan

Aritzia

Bare Cashmere Crew Cardigan

Liri Mini Skirt - Grey

The Frankie Shop

Liri Mini Skirt

Etta Chain Belt

B-Low the Belt

Etta Chain Belt

Fleece Jacket + Leggings

Aimee Song in a fleece jacket and leggings.
Styling notes: If you're hitting the trails in the morning or at night, toss on a fleece jacket—you never quite know what the weather situation will be.

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Varley Rosia Fleece Hoodie

Varley

Rosia Fleece Hoodie

Inversion Rib Legging - Java - Xxs

Vuori

Inversion Rib Leggings

The North Face boots

The North Face

Back-To-Berkeley IV Leather Waterproof Boots

Fair Isle Sweater + Hot Pants

Sara Walker in a Fair Isle sweater and black spandex.
Styling notes: A Fair Isle sweater and hot pants combo is bound to turn heads.

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Aligne Christine Fair Isle Sweater

Aligne

Christine Fair Isle Sweater

The Essential High Waist Hot Short

SKIMS

The Essential High Waist Hot Shorts

Campus 12r in Tan Buck

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