Whenever Jennifer Lawrence leaves the house, be it in a T-shirt and jeans or a couture dress, we take out our little pencil and pad and start taking notes
Despite a wardrobe packed with jeans, T-shirts, and other wardrobe building blocks, the actor always manages to make any look her own, thanks to her penchant for offbeat layering, statement accessories, and a pointed use of color and print. While Lawrence favors “stealth wealth” brands like The Row and Khaite, she brings a sense of humor to her style. See: her vintage Issey Miyake cat tee, or her Twilight Saga baseball cap.
In Elements of Style, we’re distilling a celebrity’s fashion sense into its most basic components. Here, we break down the five key pieces in Jennifer Lawrence’s closet.
Bold Print
Lawrence knows that adding a print is an easy hack to level up an outfit. Some—like her zebra Fendi backpack and leopard Prada purse—are subtler. But she’s known for a maximalist streak, be it a floral embroidered vest, or her beloved leopard By Malene Birger coat.
What: By Malene Birger, Khaite, Prada, Fendi
Where: Date night with her husband, running errands, attending a promotional event for Die My Love
Wear it with: Wales Bonner sneakerinas, lug-sole boots, a Shania Twain baseball cap, a structured jacket, a white linen midi skirt
Statement Necklace
A front-and-center piece of jewelry is a staple both on and off the red carpet. In her street style, funky beaded necklaces, Sophie Buhai pendants, and even St. Agni pouches live around her neck. Meanwhile, when it comes to formalwear, she zhuzhes up LBDs with vintage jewelry, borrowing ornate statement pieces from the likes of Glenn Spiro and David Webb.
What: Joseph Saidian & Sons, David Webb, Sophie Buhai, Glenn Spiro, St. Agni
Where: Out and about in New York, the BFI London Film Festival, the New York premiere of Die My Love
Wear it with: Custom Dior, vintage Armani Privé, a white tank top, oversized sunnies, a pair of trusty sandals from The Row, a statement baseball cap, a vintage tee
Pop of Color
Despite her largely neutral base, Lawrence is a longtime fan of the “pop of red” method, livening up her outfits with a colorful hat, shoe, or scarf. Lately, though, she’s expanded her domain into cobalt, putting a sweater from The Row into heavy rotation.
What: The Row, Dior, Adidas, Ralph Lauren
Where: The Longines store opening, strolling around New York
Wear it with: A Twilight Saga baseball cap, a layered slip dress, a black turtleneck sweater, un cloche, a wide-open Hermès Kelly, a coffee mug
Put a T-Shirt On
As her pap walks remind us, Lawrence has a robust T-shirt collection, spanning classic white tees from The Row to vintage Issey Miyake. And let’s not forget when she hopped aboard the Challengers train in a JW Anderson “I Told Ya” tee.
What: JW Anderson, Issey Miyake, The Row, La Ligne
Where: Leaving her NYC home, going to dinner, running errands
Wear it with: Baggy ripped jeans, a Dior Saddle bag, a bucket hat, a Loewe Squeeze bag, studded Tory Burch flats, high-waisted trousers
But There’s a Twist!
Lawrence knows how to surprise and delight—that’s what elevates her style from cookie-cutter to idiosyncratic. Be it a silk Phoebe Philo T-shirt outfitted with a train, or two lace-trimmed slips paired with an oversized vintage tee, she’s always subverting foundational wardrobe pieces.
What: Phoebe Philo, Lii, Paloma Wool, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana
Where: The Governors Awards, the San Sebastian International Film Festival, (as ever) out in New York City
Wear it with: Statement earrings, a gold intrecciato clutch, ultra-dark sunglasses, toe rings
