When we are once again free to roam, many of us are keen to spend a splendid day (or much more) in New York City. Literally roaming. And of course, a jaunt through the city requires a cute outfit or two. Wondering what to wear for your next visit to New York City? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy, New Yorker and style expert, has curated a list of chic #OOTD’s and inspiration for the best fashion and outfits for a perfect day in New York City, no matter where you roam.
As I write this from America’s Heartland, I have to say, I really miss New York City. My family and I stayed in New York through the worst of the pandemic. But then, like many of our friends, we decided to leave, and now everyone in our circle is scattered: away from the city for the summer and living in places all throughout the country.
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While the Midwest has been good to us – and is giving us ample opportunities to live our best country lives with horseback riding, fishing, picking strawberries, and hiking – I will take going to an art museum any day.
As Zsa Zsa Gabor once so memorably noted in the theme song to Green Acres: Darling, I love you, but give me Park Avenue.
What’s the best fashion for a perfect day in New York City?
As an urban creature, the skyline is my mountain and the eccentric denizens of the city are my native biodiversity. Besides, the city has ruined any sightings of small woodland critters for me. I’ll always think it’s a greasy rat.
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In the midst of all the alarming news, our north star is always New York City and the knowledge that it will come back like it always has. And it helps us to daydream about which places we’ll go to first and what we’re going to wear.
What’s the best fashion for a perfect day in New York City? Dusk on The High Line, New York. Photo Credit: Dandelion Chandelier.
Indulge us (and yourself) in a little trip around the city to the highlights that we are missing most. And as unabashed fashion lovers, we can’t wait until we dress up to see and be seen again.
The Most Fashionable Outfits to wear for a day in NYC
1. The Rooftop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of our favorite summer outings was visiting the rooftop at the MET. Typically there are large scale sculptures that are a little mysterious and always thought-provoking. There is a bar with majestic views of Central Park and the surrounding skyline.
What are the best outfits for a day in New York City? The Roof of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Photo Credit: Dandelion Chandelier.
We’d wear this breezy, slate-green linen top from Bondi Born ($302) with Bottega Veneta’s luxurious lambskin wide-leg shorts ($3,980). Our badly grown out pixie cut would be held back with Versace’s medusa hairclip ($325) showcasing these iridescent black pearls ($775), a find from The Real Real.
What’s the best fashion for a perfect day in New York City? Rooftop at the Metropolitan of Art. Courtesy Photo.
We love the simple, mod shape of this tote bag ($226) with leather straps. Another find from The Real Real- Manolo Blahnik animal print slingbacks ($165) make the ensemble sophisticated and elegant.
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2. The Morgan Library & Museum
The landmark building, which was originally the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, was always a bright spot when we found ourselves in Midtown. It has been expanded to include art galleries, performance halls, and a casual cafe. It still maintains an air of intimacy and exclusivity.
The Morgan Library, New York. Photo Credit: Dandelion Chandelier.
We’d try to indulge the formal library setting with Gucci’s tweed mini dress ($3,500) but wear it with Veja’s trainers ($150) for a more youthful and trendy vibe.
What’s the best fashion for a perfect day in New York City? The Morgan Library and Museum. Courtesy Photo.
Celine’s oversized, vintage-inspired sunglasses ($380) lend an air of mystery while Avec NY’s double finger ring ($328) and Mansur Gavriel’s mini cloud clutch ($495) play off the rich jewel tones of the dress.
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3. Brooklyn Heights Promenade
This pedestrian path is lined with grand town houses and mansions. There are sweeping views of Downtown Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s an iconic walk and one of our favorites for an afternoon of people watching, riding a carved stallion at the gorgeous Jane’s Carousel, and topping it all off with a pizza from Grimaldi’s.
What to wear on your next visit to New York City.
We’re all about channeling that Brooklyn insouciance with this Baum Und Pferdgarten ombre stripe shirt dress ($379) and Saint Laurent’s embellished suede boots ($995) which look like they could have been in your closet forever.
What’s the best fashion and outfits for a perfect day in New York City? The Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Courtesy Photo.
Clare V’s fanny pack ($299) in a stylish snake pattern and Love is Project’s metallic bead bracelet ($30) bring a welcome pop of color.
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4. Lincoln Center
There is nothing like seeing a live opera, ballet or symphony at Lincoln Center. No matter who you are, you instantly feel glamorous and cultured walking up the steps to the dancing fountain to see its world class performing art companies.
What to wear on your next visit to New York City. Lincoln Center, New York. Photo Credit: Dandelion Chandelier.
The romance of Ulla Johnson’s floating lavender gown ($925) in silk charmeuse and Ganni’s hand beaded floral pouch ($315) is worthy of a grand entrance.
What’s the best fashion and outfits for a perfect day in New York City? Lincoln Center. Courtesy Photo.
But we’d toughen it up a bit with this perfect cropped leather biker jacket from Bottega Veneta ($3,980) and Francesca Villa’s earrings ($4,835) which have a distinct heirloom-like and rock and roll quality.
5. The High Line
Walking The High Line, a public park built on a historic, elevated freight rail line, always makes us feel excited about being in the city. It’s fun to reminisce about our nights partying in the Meatpacking District down below and experience the joy of discovery seeing whatever new art is being showcased and getting a bite from the artisan food vendors.
What to wear on your next visit to New York City. Dusk on The High Line, New York. Photo Credit: Dandelion Chandelier.
We’d wear this easy and sexy striped bodysuit ($163) mismatched with Zimmermann’s leopard print shorts ($375) and a moss-colored gauzy top ($393) casually thrown over.
What’s the best fashion outfits for a perfect day in New York City? The High Line. Courtesy Photo.
Loeffler Randall’s leather woven pump ($375) completes the summery vibe while Celine’s new bucket bag ($2,500) elevates the ensemble (and keeps your hands free for munching).
The best fashion for a perfect day in New York City
Those are our thoughts and inspiration for chic #OOTD’s for a wonderful day in New York City, I’m sorry for leaving you, NYC! But I’ll be back soon. I’ll be all dressed up. With lots of places to go!
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Crediting her training as a cultural anthropologist at Wellesley College, Julie has immersed herself in various industries in the last 15 years including fashion design, event planning, and fitness. Julie lives in New York where she loves trying every ramen and dumpling restaurant with her husband and three children. She finds joy in bold prints, biographies of fierce women, kickboxing. And spending way too long finding the perfect polish color to express her mood.
