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Street Style: Lighten Up

The temperature is finally rising and fashionistas are shedding a few layers in celebration. Check out these transitional looks, from motorcycle jackets to menswear-inspired blazers and statement scarves.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Haute Hippie

Jey Free from Brooklyn layered in transitional pieces.

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Dressed Up

Salem Abay from San Francisco layered in transitional pieces.

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Bold Impression

Mali Romeo from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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70s Style

Krystle Kontoh from London layered in transitional pieces.

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Mixed Medley

Jillian Hervey from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Animal Instincts

Gina Taylor from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Jean Jones

Latoya Campbell from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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To The Max

Janelle Langford from Ohio layered in transitional pieces.

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Layered in Leather

Ishjanae Archer from Brooklyn layered in transitional pieces.

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Native NY Style

Britanny Sade from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Sweet Sweater

Sequoi Carr from Los Angles layered in transitional pieces.

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Denim Diva

Raywana Aleyce from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Jeanius

Shaina Herra from Los Angeles layered in transitional pieces.

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Street Chic

Olivia Seally from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Rock Chick

Rita Lyn from Philadelphia layered in transitional pieces.

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Calm & Cool

Adya Baker from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Au Natural

Kamilah Dunbar from Brooklyn layered in transitional pieces.

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Weekend Chic

Shon Mash from Michigan layered in transitional pieces.

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It’s A Wrap

Carinda Greene from New York City layered in transitional pieces.

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Natural Style

Leila Jean from Baltimore layered in transitional pieces.

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Knit Wit

Medgely Sanon from Connecticut layered in transitional pieces.

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Menswear Moment

Tracee Ono from Maryland layered in transitional pieces.

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Pastel Pretty

Alea Hurst from New Orleans layered in transitional pieces.

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Designer Diva

Gabriella Billini from New Jersey layered in transitional pieces.

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