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Home • Fashion

College Style: Dress Like Angela and Vanessa Simmons

College girl style can be tricky. The campus standard seems to be sweatpants and Uggs by day and over-the-top sexy by night. Not exactly fashion forward. Let’s make a new school year resolution. Fashion first! Style says so much about you. And with a little planning, you can look fabulous everyday. We’ll take a clue from the always stylish Vanessa and Angela Simmons. The girls are classy with an edge -- always stepping out in pulled together looks. Here's our guide to getting sister's look.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Just Enough Edge

Vanessa and Angela Simmons are modern glam. Vanessa’s style is classic with a twist. Angela follows the trends, mixing in a little Boho-chic.

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First Date Style

Wear Vanessa’s look on a dinner date. The star daughter paired a similar lace top, gold coin skirt and blazer with a classic black pump.

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Girls Night Out

Angela’s layered look is funky and so right now. Wear this on a girls night out. Start with liquid leggings, add a cute romper and blazer. A layered chain and pearl necklace and black booties finish the look. Look just like Angela and add fierce red lipstick.

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Military Girl

Angela loves black, but mixes plenty of textures to change it up. Her cropped military blazer is on fire.

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Chic in Black

Wear you own version of Vanessa’s style. Start with the uber comfortable jegging and slick tank top. Add the essential military blazer, spiked bracelet and chain necklace. Suede black booties finish the look.

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Perfect Balance

Angela pulls off the perfect balance in this adorable blousy top and mini. This look would be perfect for a night out with friends.

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Fashion Forward

Find your own balance with this oversized top and studded mini. Add peep-toe booties(so Alexander Wang!), a gold chain necklace and bracelet.

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Keeping It Casual

All college girls need a casual look. The sisters are big fans of skinny jeans and comfy cotton tops. All to go better with their own line of sneakers.

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Everyday Look

Make this look your daily uniform. It’s perfect for class or studying at a coffee shop. Pair jeans and an asymmetrical sweatshirt with bangles and Pastry sneakers.

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Low Key Days

Switch out your asymmetrical sweatshirt for a drapey tee and the distressed jeans for a moto pair. Add
suede wedges, stud earrings and stacked bracelets for another perfectly cool and casual look.

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