8 signs you’ve encountered a cool girl
She’s the girl who breezes by you and catches your eye; she’s the girl with the intimidating stare and the badass wardrobe; she’s the girl who looks aloof but whose personality does not always match her icy exterior. She is the archetypal cool girl. But how to know when you’ve encountered a cool girl IRL? These tell-tales styles are your red-hot indicators you be in the presence of a cool girl.
1. Inspired jewellery
Diamonds (and pearls, gold, sterling silver… you get the point) are a girl’s best friend. Every cool girl has unique, well-loved accessories that showcase her personality.
Monica Vinader
Gold Odyssey Gemstone Small Drop Earrings Green Onyx
€210.00
Monica Vinader
Set & Stones
Lilah Petal Earrings Gold
$72.00
Anthropologie
Monica Vinader
Rose Gold MV Siren Single Climber Earring Kyanite Blue
€120.00
Monica Vinader
Set & Stones
Lana Hoop Earrings Gold
$48.00
Anthropologie
2. 'Best butt ever' denim
Every cool girl owns a go-to pair of jeans that she can dress up, dress down, and makes her butt look great.
Citizens Of Humanity
Lilah high-rise bootcut jeans Blue
$316.00
Mytheresa
J Brand
J Brand Woman Faded Slim Boyfriend Jeans Indigo Size 23 Blue
$228.00
The Outnet
3. Statement-worthy style
Pattern clashing? Sequins? Leather? Cool girls take style risks.
4. A cool girl spoils herself
What are we talking about? Lingerie. Spoil yourself with some luxurious ‘for my eyes only’ lingerie.
Gucci
Baby - GG Socks, Beige, Cotton
$90.00
Gucci
Gucci
GG Tulle Bodysuit, Pink
$1,100.00
Gucci
Gucci
Kids - GG Terrycloth Swimsuit, Red, Ready-to-wear
$390.00
Gucci
5. Quality over quantity
A cool girl invests in quality pieces that she can love and wear over and over again. She knows when to invest in a little Fendi or Saint Laurent.
-40%
Ganni
Denim maxi dress Green
$255.00
$425.00
Mytheresa
Ganni
Poplin Front-Tie Peplum Blouse with Puffed-Sleeves White
$215.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-50%
Ganni
Ruched asymmetric velvet minidress Black
$190.00
$380.00
Mytheresa
6. She supports indie designers
Her closet isn’t full of H&M and Zara, a cool girl supports indie, up-and-coming designers and local shops.
-40%
Ganni
Denim maxi dress Green
$255.00
$425.00
Mytheresa
Ganni
Poplin Front-Tie Peplum Blouse with Puffed-Sleeves White
$215.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Staud
Tommy beaded shoulder bag Red
$350.00
Mytheresa
Ganni
Striped Shirt Blue
$72.99
Rue La La
7. She keeps her white shoes white
Dirty sneakers? Not in a cool girl’s closet. Her white shoes look brand new even though she wears them multiple times a week.
Veja
Recife Velcro-strap Leather Trainers - Womens - Black White
$135.00
MATCHES
Converse
White Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Low Sneakers
$65.00
Ssense
Nike
White & Black Blazer Mid 77 Vintage Sneakers
$135.00
Ssense
8. She never wears leggings as pants
Leggings are for the gym or for long sweaters, the cool girl reminds us. She would never be seen wearing leggings as pants in public. And if she has to, at least they are super stylish.
Nike
Black Swoosh Leggings
$55.00
Ssense
Allsaints
Womens Stripe Cora High-Rise Leggings, Black, Size: UK 12/US 8
$219.00
AllSaints
SKIMS
Green Cotton Rib Leggings
$50.00
Ssense
