I’m always struck with waves of sartorial inspiration when I travel, but nothing could’ve prepared me for what was going to hit me during my few days in Copenhagen, Denmark. And while yes, I’ve covered the city’s street style during fashion week and seen snippets of the scene via Instagram, I can confirm that everyone in that city is well dressed, all while exuding a chill and effortless energy.
Despite being OOO, I couldn’t help but take notes of trends and outfit combinations I saw on my trip. While perusing online, some may think of Scandinavian style as uber-trendy. But what I saw IRL wasn’t actually a copious amount of trends, it was people wearing daring items but infusing them into everyday wear, keeping things forward yet relaxed. Of course, people tend to keep the “statement” moments for Instagram, but it was the outfits I saw at the market or on the train during rush hour that really had me thinking about style.
Below, you’ll find six wardrobe items that I saw everywhere in Copenhagen this past month, and why they motivated me to get out of my fashion slump. I had a fresh new perspective when I came back to look at my closet, and have already come up with plenty of outfit ideas for the current season. And if you’re in the mood to add a few new things, I’ve shopped out each as well.
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