How do people dress in New York City?

Question

i'm from a tiny town in new mexico and ive never traveled out of state
i'm going to NYC with my cousins and don't know what to wear!
people here that have been to nyc say the style is a lot different!
can you give me tips on how to dress? or, send links to cute stuff you would see there? that would be awesome
p.s. i am 15

Answer 1

Sweat pants, shirt, jeans and Abercrombie/holister/polo shirt

Answer 2

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How do people dress in New York City?
i'm from a tiny town in new mexico and ive never traveled out of state
i'm going to NYC with my cousins and don't know what to wear!
people here that have been to nyc say the style is a lot different!
can you give me tips on how to dress? or, send links to cute stuff you would see...

Answer 3

They say the style is different because there isn't any style in particular here! Keep in mind, we have people from all walks of life and from all over the world, so everybody just kinda gets thrown together here. Therefore, you're certain to see something different from what you're used to. You're also likely to see something similar to what you're used to. There is no New York "uniform," if you will.

I'm from NYC, and been to tiny towns all over the US (including in New Mexico), and can say that just about any style I've seen in other places, I've also seen in New York.

I like to say we dress functional or practical. If it's cold, we take whatever warm stuff we have. If it's wet, we take whatever we need to keep dry.

So, don't worry about being "in style" in New York. Just dress like you normally would and you'll probably fit in just fine (and even if you don't, is really going to matter to anyone anyway?). First and foremost, work on adjusting to the weather conditions, and have comfortable walking shoes. That's it. Of course, if you plan on any fancy restaurants, then you might want to look into dressing up a bit.

Answer 4

People dress the way they always wanted to when they lived somewhere else but were afraid due to fear of being judged. As long as you have a style, it doesn't matter what style that is. Just be you and then take it out of the safety zone to be REALLY you.

If that doesn't work for you and you need more guidance then flip through a few teen mags and see what cute things are being shown there. Then take whatever parts of those outfits that you like and work them to your own rhythm. Have fun! You're 15!

Answer 5

in general, stripes and all bright colors are out...ny'ers wear a lot of black, anything that makes them look slim, and anything that looks expensive. however, this is a very diverse city of more than 8 million people, anything you wear somebody else will also be wearing, your being a tourist will probably be obvious even if you are snappily dressed (no offense), and what other people choose to do should really be irrelevant to you -- wear what makes you comfortable!

Answer 6

we have a great diversity in population here in nyc, and it's also in what we wear. 15-yr-olds mainly wear casual jeans, boots or sneakers, hoodies, for winter: cute hat and scarf sets. The point is no one would stare at you because you don't look like everyone else because everyone looks different. Wear something you look great in for the pictures and if you have the budget for it, you can always pick up some new outfits while you are here.

Answer 7

Elegant, many greys and blacks
Sport clothing is not cool
Wear jeans and any coat you have
Avoid high hills - too much walking will make your feet hurt a lot

Good luck!

Answer 8

Just pick a team, the Yankees, the Mets, the Jets, the Giants, the Rangers, the Islanders, the Knicks, the Nets are buy cap or jersey with a NY team logo.

Answer 9

Really sharp, edgy, hip, no cutey pie, does not work. Dress casual, sheik, have fun.

Answer 10

heyyy
it doesn't matter.
people in ny dress all differently.
wear what you normally wear and like!!!

Answer 11

We dress fly. Always on point. (not trying to be cocky)