Ava Laurent

Hi, I'm Ava - a New Yorker styling real outfits on a real budget. No luxury closets here, just wearable looks for work, weekends, and everything in between. If I wouldn't wear it on a regular Tuesday, I won't recommend it to you.
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Styling the Pieces Everyone Was Buying Last Week (Vol. 21)

Three of last week's best-selling pieces, styled three ways: a satin tank and palazzo jeans with a fish pendant, a Tuckernuck jacquard top with silk pants, and a suede mini skirt with purple wedges.

25 Gifts for Guys in Their 20s That Actually Get Used (2026)

Finding a gift for a guy in his 20s is genuinely hard. These 25 picks — from $12.69 to $369.99 — are things he'll actually reach for, not gifts that end up in a drawer.

Sézane’s Fall Drop: Sweaters and Coats Worth Adding to Your Capsule

The first crisp morning of the season hit, and so did Sézane's fall collection. Here are the sweaters, coats, and one pair of loafers from the drop that I'd actually reach for on a weekday.

Fall Wedding Guest Dresses: What to Wear for Casual to Black Tie

Cocktail? Formal? What on earth is festive fall attire? I broke my fall wedding guest dresses down by dress code, with a few pieces you'll actually reach for again.

4 Casual Fall Outfits for 2026 You Can Copy With Clothes You Already Own

Four simple fall outfit formulas I'm wearing all season: white tee plus cardigan and jeans, burgundy tops and pants, and color sweaters over washed black denim. Copy them with the pieces already in your closet.

What to Wear on a Long Flight

Three years of long-haul flights and a few very cold cabins later, I've stopped guessing. These are the long flight outfits I actually pack, the brands I reach for, and the little rules that keep me comfortable from gate to gate.

The Best Fall Trousers for Men That Aren’t Jeans

My boyfriend's fall rotation was 80% jeans until I helped him swap in seven other pant styles that work just as hard, look far more considered, and cost less than you'd expect.

Styling Last Week’s Best-Sellers, Vol. 19

Every week I pick three of the pieces you've been buying the most and show you exactly how I'd style them. This week: a J.Crew car coat, Reformation shorts, and a Farm Rio dress — all styled for real fall days.

Ava Laurent

Hi, I'm Ava - a New Yorker styling real outfits on a real budget. No luxury closets here, just wearable looks for work, weekends, and everything in between. If I wouldn't wear it on a regular Tuesday, I won't recommend it to you.
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