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Street Style: Beat the Heat Looking Chic

This week ESSENCE.com Street Style team wondered the streets of New York City asking fashionistas to define their summer chic style in one word. What's your style statement?
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Cool Comfort

Nafisah
Age: 30
Occupation: Hair stylist
From: NYC
Style Statement: Classy

Jennifer Cooper
02
Rainbow Bright

Ashley
Age: 23
Occupation: Actress
From: NYC
Style Statement: Bohemian

Jennifer Cooper
03
Gray Girl

BiBi
Age: 21
Occupation: Model
From: NYC
Style Statement: Bodacious

Jennifer Cooper
04
Belt Out

Bridget
Age: 27
Occupation: Colorist
From: NYC
Style Statement: Spontaneous

Jennifer Cooper
05
Print On

Zuri
Age: 23
Occupation: Fashion designer
From: NYC
Style Statement: Fierce

Jennifer Cooper
06
Chillin’

Ruann
Age: 19
Occupation: Student
From: NYC
Style Statement: Laid-back

Jennifer Cooper
07
80’s Retro

Dominique
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
From: NYC
Style Statement: Edgy

Jennifer Cooper
08
Original Style

Amanda
Age: 20
Occupation: Student
From: NYC
Style Statement: Unique

Jennifer Cooper
09
Mello Yellow

Zakia
Age: 24
Occupation: Organizer
From: NYC
Style Statement: Fresh

Jennifer Cooper
10
Music Star Style

Estelle
Age: Ageless
Occupation: Grammy-winning singer
From: U.K./NYC
Style Statement: Rock Star

Jennifer Cooper
11
Easy, Breezy

Tiffany
Age: 28
Occupation: Event planner
From: NYC
Style Statement: Versatile

Jennifer Cooper
12
Sneaker Chic

Keisha
Age: 28
Occupation: Student
From: NYC
Style Statement: Relaxed

Jennifer Cooper
13
Wild Prints

Kia
Age: 23
Occupation: Student
From: NYC
Style Statement: Feline

Jennifer Cooper
14
Trendsetter

Alecia
Age: 17
Occupation: Student
From: NYC
Style Statement: Fierce

Jennifer Cooper
15
Too Hot

Edina
Age: 22
Occupation: Model
From: NYC
Style Statement: Fabulous

Jennifer Cooper
16
Shop Till You Drop

Nicole
Age: 25
Occupation: Musician
From: NYC
Style Statement: Comfortable

Jennifer Cooper
17
Pretty In Prints

Shanon
Age: 26
Occupation: Singer
From: NYC
Style Statement: Chic

Jennifer Cooper
18
Style Central

This week ESSENCE.com Street Style team wandered the streets of New York City asking fashionistas to define their summer chic style in one word. What’s your style statement?

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