The (Really Easy) NYFW Dress Code You'll Want to Follow

No rain, snow, gale-force winds or shortage of taxicabs will stop the front-row crowds from descending upon the first round of A/W 16 shows in New York next week in major style. It’s time for new trends and for calling dibs on spring 2016’s big trends.
To get the skinny on the most important pieces the fashion pack are already buying in time for their grand unveiling from hibernation, we drilled our retail sources over in NYC. Shopbop market editor Kate Johanson let us in on the eight-piece plan that will set these early birds ahead of the pack—from all-important outerwear (we may be keen, but we aren’t foolish enough to freeze) through to the two cost-effective accessories everyone can experiment with right away.
Scroll down to shop the NYC set’s hottest tickets before the rest of the world does!
1. The Fun Fur Coat
2. A Pair of Statement Jeans
3. The Talking-Point Pin
4. A Romantic Blouse
5. A Simple Choker
6. The Power Pouch
7. The Winter Floral Dress
8. A Pair of Chunky Platforms
For inspiration on how to put these pieces artfully together, these 50 top street style looks should help!
Opening Images: Phill Taylor

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. She joined in 2015 when she launched the UK sister site following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine as fashion news and features editor. With experience in print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 18 years of experience as a journalist, editor and content strategist. Her opinion has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com and she is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.
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