Fashion is very important to people in the Big Apple. New York is one of the most well known fashion capitals in the world.  New York City’s most fashionable people have created tips on following the latest trends.

One secret to achieving a great look is to wear black and dark tones. Black is such a universal color that can be paired with any other clothing pieces you may own. Black is also an easy color to transition into another outfit because it can be casual or dressy. Another fashion secret to keeping your look trendy is wear neutral tones like you would dark tones. CNN Fashion Editor Chen says “That’s part of the secret to the big city style, fashion urbanites think differently about color”. Examples of neutrals include khaki, blush, pale blue, and white. All of these colors are wearable and appropriate for all occasions.

Another big city fashion secret is wearing bright colors to perk up an outfit. Two very popular bright colors in New York City are electric blue and strong red. These colors are not too girly, so they can bring variety to any wardrobe. An upcoming spring and summer trend is forest green which was showcased by many notable fashion designers this year such as Gucci and Bottega Veneta. Bright colors give outfits a sunny and vibrant edge, since bright colors are often associated with warmer climate places.

These are a few tips to achieving a New York City Style and staying on trend this season. Neautral colors are great for every outfit and are easy to pair with items you already own. Bright Colors are great to enhance an outfit and make it unique!