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Street Style: Change Clothes and Go!

Fall is finally here and ladies are adjusting to the cool weather by layering up in fab garments. Here's a round-up of our fave fashionistas sporting fierce looks to get you in the mood to re-work your wardrobe for the new season.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Model Renee Goodchild wears a Stawberry dress, H&M blazer and thrift shoes.

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PR director Piper McCoy wears a vintage top, Alice and Olivia pants, Yves Saint Laurent ring and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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Model Sutana Anisimor wears an H&M top and shorts.

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Watch planner at Cartier Peta Simpson wears a LaROK jacket, Fendi boots and Urban Outfitters dress.

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UK Promoter Sarah Fonteyne wears a Vera Moda cape and pants with Aldo shoes.

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Founder of DLux boutique Dorian Grace wears a blazer by Helmut Lang, top by Collective Concepts, Blank jeans, Honesty jewelry, Hermes cuffs, Chanel bag and Stuart Weitzman boots.

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Fashion assistant Bettina Prophete wears a Ann Taylor vest, Forever 21 top, JC Penney maxi skirt, Banana Republic chain necklace and Nine West shoes.

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Producer Danielle Robinson wears a Forever 21 vest and shirt, J. Crew scarf, boutique skirt and Rachel Zoe boots.

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Founder of Michelle O Brunch, Chana Ewing, wears a Calvin Klein blazer, Banana Republic dress and Lucky boots.

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Costume Designer Mia Quinn wears a BCBGMAXAZRIA blazer and top, Citizens of Humanity jeans, Yves Saint Laurent necklace and Burberry shoes.

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Model Kadie Afrik wears an Edun jacket, Nahm dress and Hugo Boss bag.

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Founder of Amber Magazine Marcia Cole wears a vintage dress, market necklace and Tory Burch shoes.

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Shellie Porter, owner of “She Caterers,” wears a boutique blazer, Karen Miller dress and Enzo shoes.

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Fashion designer Ashley R. Ryler wears a BCBGMAXAZRIA blazer, H&M scarf, Urban pants and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Merchandising assistant at Elizabeth and James Bianca Bailey wears a vintage Abercrombie & Fitch jacket, Elizabeth & James top, Marni shoes and an Alexander Wang bag.

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Image and communications director Hounkratin Nadine wears a Paris vintage mix.

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Fashion consultant Danielle Sylvie wears a vintage blazer and dress, Lanvin bag and Maison Martin Margiela shoes.

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Founder of Maddox Monteka Maddox wears a vintage mix accessorized with a pocket square she designed.

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Fashion designer India C. Diggs wears a vintage jacket, Topshop blouse and necklace, and Free People pants.

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Communication assistant at the Studio Museum of Harlem Sophia Burwell wears an Urban Outfitters top, Forever 21 skirt, Anthropologie handbag and Steve Madden shoes.

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Stylist Lisa Mesa wears a Kensie dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA belt and Nanette Lepore shoes.

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Choreographer Luam Keflezgy wears an Urban Outfitters dress, Pinko jacket and a Marc Jacobs bag.

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Artist Tanekeya Word wears an Express jacket, T-shirt by the Original David, Forever 21 skirt, Aldo ring, J.Crew bracelets and Converse sneakers.

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Curator Jessica N. Bell wears a surplus jacket, vintage skirt, Michael Kors watch, Madrid ring, Louis Vuitton bag and Via Spiga shoes.

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Fashion Designer Theary Sim wears Youtheary Khmer, her own label.

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Designer Brittany Hunter wears an H&M blazer and top, with boutique shorts and Vince Camuto shoes.

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This fashionista pairs a nude blazer with colored skinny jeans and oxford shoes.

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This fashionista layers a button-up, cardigan and bow tie with classic black pants.

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Student Nicole Oliver wears a Harley Davidson jean jacket, H&M top and shorts with boutique shoes.

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Visual Merchandiser Mekiel Miles wears an H&M blazer and top, vintage scarf, Levi’s jeans and Converse sneakers.

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Missoni distributor Denia Guemri wears a Zara coat, Genetic jeans, Missoni scarf, vintage necklace, Yves Saint Laurent clutch and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.

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Waitress Kikelomo Adegawa wears an H&M jacket, necklace and shirt, and Uniqlo pants.

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 BCBGMAXAZRIA manager Avian Artis wears a John and Jena sweater,  BCBGMAXAZRIA skirt and handbag.

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Stylist Jeffiena Harris wears a Forever 21 dress and Gucci shoes.

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Stylist Alexandra Mitchell wears a vintage cape, Rachel Roy dress and Etienne Aigner boots.

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Designer Shauntele wears a Ralph Lauren blazer, a self-designed top and dress.

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Criminal Justice major Tashi Grant wears a JG Hook blazer, Wet Seal top, Almost Famous boots and vintage Louis Vuitton purse.

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Philadelphia fashion ambassador Rakia Reynolds wears a vintage dress and belt with shoes from Bus Stop boutique.

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Fashion designer Shanetta Dorsey wears a vintage leather blazer, Vivienne Tam dress and Nine West shoes.

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Executive Assistant Nicole Creary wears an H&M blazer, French Connection jumper and Vince Camuto shoes.

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Founder of Skai Blue Media Rakia Reynolds wears a Zara blazer, Retrospect tank, Mimi Turner shorts, Bus Stop tights, Innervision glasses and Dolce Vita shoes.

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Swimwear designer and founder of IMH Swim Iris Hopkins wears a Xtaren cardigan, cropped top and pants by IMH Swim, High Design earrings and Jessica Simpson shoes.

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Beauty editor Janelle Hickman wears an Ann Taylor necklace, Burberry jacket, H&M top, Guess belt and BCBGMAXAZRIA skirt.

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Editor Julee Wilson wears a Ports 1961 dress, Lia Sophia jewelry and Elie Tahari shoes.

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Fashion editor Geneva Thomas wears a vintage dress, June Ambrose for Selima Optique sunglasses and a Rachel Roy coat.

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Celebrity hairstylist Pat Sumpter Davis wears a Cynthia Steffe top, Zara pants and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Merchandiser Pietrina Love wears a Yummy Tummy blazer, H&M denim, Topshop shoes and handbag and jewelry by Patrina Love for Excessorize.

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Luxury brand manager Yvonne Botchey wears a Cynthia Steffe dress, Max Studio top, Eki Orleans scarf and Pierre Hardy shoes.

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Research assistant Erica Famojure wearis an H&M dress and coat, and Dolce Vita boots

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Fashion host Janelle Grimmond wears a Zara blazer, top and pants with Yves Saint Laurent shoes.

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