Oct 4, 2020

5 Alexa Chung Street Style Outfits That I Still Want to Copy

by Joy Montgomery

I don't like to sound like a screaming fan—I really don't—but I would be lying if I didn't say that I've been a big fan of Alexa Chung's style for the last 13 years. Long before Instagram was even a twinkle in the internet's eye and when Kim Kardashian was just another reality TV star, I was fawning over the quirky-cool stylings of young Chung in her Popworld and T4 presenter days. Over the intervening years, we've watched as her stardom has ascended: Chanel muse, It girl, fashion-week darling, and, of course, a fashion designer in her own right. Oh, how far we've come.

While the world has changed and my personal style has evolved from teen to twenty-something, Chung's sartorial appeal is unwavering. She continues to dole out winning ensembles to a new generation of fashion lovers, and I feel like it is a testament to her taste that outfits from over six years ago still feel as fresh as ever. Looking back, there are so many looks that I would happily re-create now.

From statement trenches to pitch-perfect tailoring, I made a trip down memory lane to find the five Alexa Chung street style outfits that have stood the test of time. Scroll down to see and shop the looks.

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Chung knows her tailoring, and this fashion-week look from February 2019 demonstrates her expert ability to handle a nonchalant line. The chunky sandals and cinching belt finish the look off nicely.

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The Acne shearling is one of those wardrobe icons that never really goes out of style. I love how she's glammed hers up with knee-high boots and a midi skirt.

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Okay, I'm not 100% sold on the fluffy clutch, but the minimalist simplicity of the dungarees, white shirt, and Birkenstocks looks just as good now as it did six years ago.

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Sometimes, all you need is one hero item, as seen in this LFW shot. Alexa's stunning Simone Rocha trench only needs a pair of kick-flare jeans (obvs) and white sneakers to truly shine.

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Despite being more of a trousers gal, Chung makes a good case for the just-above-the-knee skirt in this outfit from 2015. I'm so into the graphic wrap-skirt silhouette paired with the cosy roll-neck knit.