She’s the girl who breezes by you and catches your eye; she’s the girl with the intimidating stare and the badass wardrobe; she’s the girl who looks aloof but whose personality does not always match her icy exterior. She is the archetypal cool girl. But how to know when you’ve encountered a cool girl IRL? These tell-tales styles are your red-hot indicators you be in the presence of a cool girl.
1. Inspired jewellery
Diamonds (and pearls, gold, sterling silver… you get the point) are a girl’s best friend. Every cool girl has unique, well-loved accessories that showcase her personality.
Gucci
GG holder for AirTag
Delivery: free
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Allsaints
Floral Patterned YANA HARRIS Dress size 42
Delivery: $23.84
Gucci
Childrens cotton GG lamé socks
Delivery: free
Veja
Campo Leather Trainers - Womens - White Black
Delivery: $20.00
2. 'Best butt ever' denim
Every cool girl owns a go-to pair of jeans that she can dress up, dress down, and makes her butt look great.
Citizens Of Humanity
Womens Charlotte Rigid High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans - White - Moda Operandi
Delivery: International
J Brand
J Brand Woman Cropped Distressed High-rise Bootcut Jeans Mid Denim Size 23
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Citizens Of Humanity
Lilah high-rise bootcut jeans
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J Brand
J Brand Woman Faded Slim Boyfriend Jeans Indigo Size 23
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3. Statement-worthy style
Pattern clashing? Sequins? Leather? Cool girls take style risks.
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Diane Von Furstenberg Woman Carissa Asymmetric Tiered Leopard-print Silk-georgette Maxi Dress Marigold Size M
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Stand Studio
Cora Belted Leopard-print Faux-fur Jacket - Womens - Leopard
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Zimmermann
Zimmermann Woman Carnaby Shirred Leopard-print Linen Mini Dress Animal Print Size 00
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Joie
Joie Woman Jailee Cropped Leopard-print Twill Jumpsuit Ecru Size XXS
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4. A cool girl spoils herself
What are we talking about? Lingerie. Spoil yourself with some luxurious ‘for my eyes only’ lingerie.
Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky Woman Stretch-lace And Tulle Thong Bodysuit Black Size S
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La Perla
La Perla Woman Tulle-paneled Lace Triangle Bra Light Blue Size I B
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Stella McCartney
Stella Mccartney Woman Anna Blooming Stretch-lace Soft-cup Triangle Bra Claret Size S
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Simone Pérèle
Simone Pérèle Woman Jaipur Embroidered Tulle Mid-rise Thong Black Size 4
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5. Quality over quantity
A cool girl invests in quality pieces that she can love and wear over and over again. She knows when to invest in a little Fendi or Saint Laurent.
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Allsaints
Floral Patterned YANA HARRIS Dress size 42
Delivery: $23.84
Self Portrait
Self-portrait - Guipure-lace Cotton Midi Dress - Womens - Light Pink
Delivery: free
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Allsaints
Butterfly-sleeved ELLE Satin Dress size 40
Delivery: $23.84
Self Portrait
Self-portrait - Sweetheart-neckline Ruched Twill Midi Dress - Womens - Dark Green
Delivery: free
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6. She supports indie designers
Her closet isn’t full of H&M and Zara, a cool girl supports indie, up-and-coming designers and local shops.
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Ganni
Grey Software Isoli Puff Shoulder Sweatshirt
Delivery: free
Ganni
checked sleeveless shirt
Delivery: $46.00
Staud
Valerie Leather Shoulder Bag - Womens - Black
Delivery: free
A.P.C.
Noa washed denim blouse
Delivery: $46.00
7. She keeps her white shoes white
Dirty sneakers? Not in a cool girl’s closet. Her white shoes look brand new even though she wears them multiple times a week.
Veja
Recife Velcro-strap Leather Trainers - Womens - Black White
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Alexander McQueen
Mcq Alexander Mcqueen Woman Gishiki Pro Suede-trimmed Mesh Sneakers Cream Size 41
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Converse
White Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Low Sneakers
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Nike
White & Black Blazer Mid 77 Vintage Sneakers
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8. She never wears leggings as pants
Leggings are for the gym or for long sweaters, the cool girl reminds us. She would never be seen wearing leggings as pants in public. And if she has to, at least they are super stylish.
Nike
Black Swoosh Leggings
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Allsaints
Womens Stripe Cora High-Rise Leggings, Black, Size: UK 12/US 8
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Michael Kors
Michael Michael Kors Woman Stretch-leather Leggings Merlot Size 0
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SKIMS
Green Cotton Rib Leggings
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