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 Kate Young Gemstone Medium Hoop Earrings Black Onyx
€399.00
Monica Vinader
-30%
Ferragamo
Women Gancini earrings with rhinestones (M) Gold
$189.00
$270.00
Ferragamo
Monica Vinader
Gold Baguette Gemstone Hoop Charm Green Onyx
€55.00
Monica Vinader
-30%
Ferragamo
Women Gancini earrings Gold
$245.00
$350.00
Ferragamo
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.
AllSaints
Wick Leopard Jacquard Cropped Cardigan Brown
$249.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Lenny Leopard Print Wool T-Shirt Brown
$239.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Wick Leopard Jacquard Cropped Cardigan Brown
$249.00
AllSaints
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
Cotton Socks, Black, Cotton
$230.00
Gucci
Gucci
GG Tulle Bodysuit, Pink
$1,100.00
Gucci
Gucci
Cotton Socks, White, Cotton
$230.00
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.
-20%
Self Portrait
Embellished high-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
$496.00
$620.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Ganni
Tint Denim Midi Skirt Blue
$149.99
$375.00
GILT
-30%
Ganni
Printed ruched mesh maxi dress Blue
$241.00
$345.00
Mytheresa
Ganni
Poplin Front-Tie Peplum Blouse with Puffed-Sleeves White
$215.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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.
-30%
Staud
Mini Naomi Suede Satchel in Tan at Nordstrom Brown
$315.00
$450.00
Nordstrom
-30%
Ganni
Printed ruched mesh maxi dress Blue
$241.00
$345.00
Mytheresa
-68%
Ganni
Ankle boots Beige
$147.00
$458.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Ganni
Leopard-print tie-neck chiffon blouse Brown
$262.00
$375.00
Mytheresa
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
