Summer 2018 [1] saw plenty of statements from your favourite celebs, eager to make an impact whether they were stepping out for dinner, heading to a business meeting, or on their way to a talk show. The red carpet need not roll out — these fabulous women rocked bold minidresses by the likes of DVF and Ralph Lauren on the street. While the outfits ahead were all styled for warm weather, we gleaned tips and tricks that you can use during the transitional season [2] and well into Fall. Scroll on to count down 35 of our favourite moments the paparazzi captured to the benefit of our own wardrobes, and take our advice as you admire the latest trends [3] that these models, actresses, and political figures have already brushed up on.
Pair Delicate Lace With Western Boots in All White
Tracee Ellis Ross wearing a Simone Rocha dress, Chanel tote bag, and Céline boots [4].
Work Your LBD With Neutral Mules Instead of Strappy Sandals
Hailey Baldwin wearing a Réalisation Par dress [5] with Yeezy mules.
Go For Something in a Vibrant Shade With Lots of Texture on Date Night
Jennifer Lopez wearing a Valentino minidress [6] with a Fendi bag.
Slowly Start to Work Velvet Into Your Look, but In the Form of a Sleeveless Vest
Blake Lively wearing a Brunello Cucinelli suit [7] with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Work a Bodycon Dress in a Standout Fabric Like Brocade, Which Elevates Your Look
Kylie Jenner wearing Alexander Wang [8].
Allow a New Pair of Jeans to Be the Focal Point of a Casual Outfit
Gigi Hadid wearing Trave denim [9].
Know That Simplicity Is Often Key For the Fanciest Events
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing a Christopher Kane slip dress [10] with Jimmy Choo sandals and a Roger Vivier clutch.
Pair Ladylike Florals With Badass, Retro Heels
Amal Clooney wearing a Dolce & Gabbana skirt [11] with two-tone pumps.
Work Your Favourite Denim Cutoffs With a Novelty Polo Instead of the Expected Crop Top
Emily Ratajkowski wearing a Coca-Cola crop top [12] with jean shorts and a Paco Rabbane bag.
Break Up All Black With a Splash of Red and Leopard
Bella Hadid wearing mesh sandals [13] with high-rise denim and a leopard belt.
Feel Like a Superstar By Working an Occasion Dress During the Day
Mandy Moore wearing Missoni [14].
Pair Lightweight Palazzo Pants With a Modest Blouse For Date Night
Priyanka Chopra wearing Nanushka trousers [15] with Nick Jonas [16].
Invest in a Designer Hoodie You Can Wear Well Into Winter, and Complete With Shorts in Summer
Taylor Swift wearing a Balenciaga hoodie [17] with Giuseppe Zanotti combat boots.
Ground a Floaty Shirtdress With Black Espadrilles and a Crossbody Bag
Pippa Middleton wearing a Polo Ralph Lauren dress [18] with wedges at Wimbledon.
Coordinate Varying Shades of White With Tailored Separates
Victoria Beckham wearing a white blouse, skirt, and slides [19] with a cognac clutch.
Make a Playful Romper Look More Sophisticated With Structured Block Heels
Olivia Munn wearing a Glamorous polka-dot romper from Asos [20].
Keep Your Outfit on the Lighter Side When You Opt For Taupe Accessories
Princess Sofia wearing an L.K. Bennett dress [21] with STINAA.J pumps and a Salvatore Ferragamo bag.
Don't Be Afraid to Mix Two Bold Colours Like Bright Orange and Hot Pink
Mindy Kaling wearing a ribbed midi dress with Malone Souliers mules [22].
Pair a Military Green Tee With Tapered Cargos, Because They're Coming Back
Kim Kardashian wearing Yeezy [23].
Complete Your Breezy Floral Dress With a Fedora and Sneakers
Katie Holmes wearing Zimmermann [24].
Work Your Favourite Cutoffs With Chunky Combat Boots and a Backpack
Miley Cyrus wearing Levi's [25] with a Balenciaga bag and Dr. Martens boots.
Complete Your Classic Romantic Blouse With Trendy, Of-the-Moment Shoes
Gigi Hadid wearing voluminous sleeves and Jacquemus heels [26].
Make a Floral Top Business Appropriate With White Trousers and a Belt
Jennifer Lopez wearing a Gucci top [27] with a Chanel belt and Hermès bag.
Belt a Colourful, Oversize Parka and Let That Be Your One-and-Done Outfit
Hailey Baldwin wearing a Heron Preston jacket [28].
Work a Bold Coloured Shirtdress With Strappy Metallic Sandals
Priyanka Chopra wearing a DVF dress with a Fendi bag [29].
Take Your Glitzy, Going-Out Dress to Brunch With a Pair of White Sneakers
Kendall Jenner wearing a Ralph Lauren dress [30] with Adidas sneakers, Kendall + Kylie sunglasses, and a Prada bag.
Add Extra Layers on a Breezy Day With an Open-Front Men's Shirt
Alessandra Ambrosio wearing a Pomandere striped shirt with belted cutoffs, a Chanel bag, and Summer-perfect sandals [31].
Don't Be Bored By the Classic Graphic Tee and Jeans — Just Add Animal Print
Gigi Hadid wearing a Versace t-shirt and Stuart Weitzman leopard boots [32].
Complete a Neutral Jumpsuit With Flashy Metallic Heels
Kylie Jenner wearing Y/Project track pants as a jumpsuit [33] with Francesco Russo heels.
Add Blue Accents to a Frilly White Dress
Pippa Middleton wearing an Anna Mason dress [34] with Penelope Chilvers espadrille wedges.
Complete a White Tee and Boyfriend Jeans With a Chunky Choker and Bright Heels
Victoria Beckham accessorising with a chainlink choker [35] and orange pumps.
Take Your Beach-Appropriate Outfit to Dinner By Completing With Stiletto Mules
Priyanka Chopra wearing a striped shirtdress for dinner [36] with a Fendi mesh tote.
Give Your White Skirt Suit a Fashion Girl Touch With Eye-Catching Heels
Amal Clooney working Jimmy Choo x Off-White heels [37] in NYC.
Know That Your Tweed Dress Can Have Major Sex Appeal, and Amp It Up With Heels
Jennifer Lopez wearing a plaid dress [38] with Christian Louboutin heels, an Hermès bag, and Privé Revaux sunglasses.
Amp Up a Button-Front Dress With a Twisted Belt and Brown Mules
Gigi Hadid wearing an Alberta Ferretti dress with Freda Salvador mules [39].