The higher the trousers, the better.
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What does it take to go from being seen as a cookie-cutter boy band member to a chiseled fashion risk-taker? In the case of Harry Styles, all he needed was, well, some style.
The One Directioner-turned-Hollywood leading man accomplished much in the way of pushing mainstream fashion’s boundaries by doing (really) very little: His affinity for high-waisted flared trousers, voluptuous puss* bows, a single dangly earring, sheer lace sleeves, and general "fancy dress" has earned him friends and foes alike. Though Styles is hardly the first man to "gender-bend" sartorial standards (a laurel he often seems to be endowed with), his pride in taking pleasure in fashion, despite whatever social pressures to abide by toxic masculinity may compound on him, is certainly aspirational.
Want to emulate his look? Read on to find all the wardrobe staples you’ll need to dress like Styles himself.
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The Victorian High-Neck
There's something about a man in a sheer Gucci top that makes me want to believe in God. As the cohost for the 2019 Met Gala, Styles had to bring his A game. Maybe his outfit wasn't as boisterous as that of, say, fellow host Lady Gaga, but the Victorian lace ruffles cascading down his high neckline and the gently puffed sleeves extending from his shoulders made him one of the more sophisticated standouts of the night. Not bad for a Met Gala debut.
Channel this look with a sheer black top that features lots and lots of lace.
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Victoria Beckham puss*-Bow Sheer Long-Sleeve Blouse
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Givenchy puss*-Bow Silk Crepe de Chine-Trimmed Lace Blouse
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Amen Black Sheer Blouse
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Boy with a Dangly Pearl Earring
Say goodbye to the skater boys with diamond studs and/or tiny cross earrings. In 2021, we're sporting pearls on a single earlobe. You may be tempted to wear both earpieces out, but, honestly, the enigma of the missing half is what makes this accoutrement most romantic.
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Ross-Simons Cultured Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
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Ross-Simons Cultured Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
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Lele Sadoughi Pearl Door Knocker Earrings
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Mateo Duality 14-Karat Gold Pearl Earrings
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Mateo Duality 14-Karat Gold Pearl Earrings
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Oscar de la Renta Gold-Tone Multi-Stone Clip Earrings
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Keeping Us in Suspenders
Styles is a man who loves his suspenders. Especially when those suspenders are holding up trousers with big, billowing pant legs and a waistband that's closer to his chest than his actual waist.
To sport this quintessential Styles style, tuck a bedazzled top (for best results, think pirate's shirt meets New York Fashion Week) into a spacious pair of high-waisted slacks. Buckle in your suspenders and you're good to go.
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La Ligne Sailor Button-Detailed Crepe de Chine Wide-Leg Pants
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MM6 Maison Margiela High-Waisted Wide-Leg Trousers
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LVIR Pleated Wool-Blend Wide-Leg Pants
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LVIR Pleated Wool-Blend Wide-Leg Pants
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Akris Floretta Printed Silk Georgette Pant
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Akris Floretta Printed Silk Georgette Pant
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Flower Boy
Suits emblazoned with a print not dissimilar to your grandmother's wallpaper aren't for the weak of heart. Pulling off this look requires solid confidence and the swagger of someone who, say, broke six Guinness World Records by the time he was 21.
To emulate this look, throw a floral blazer over a neutral ensemble, but don't be afraid to mix and match with different bold patterns. Harry wouldn't.
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Ganni Ganni Brocade Floral Blazer
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Paco Rabanne Quilted Cotton-Blend Floral-Jacquard Blazer
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Paco Rabanne Quilted Cotton-Blend Floral-Jacquard Blazer
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Gucci Floral-Print Wool and Mohair-Blend Blazer
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Gucci Floral-Print Wool and Mohair-Blend Blazer
Chelsey Sanchez
Digital Associate Editor
As an associate editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Chelsey keeps a finger on the pulse on all things celeb news. She also writes on social movements, connecting with activists leading the fight on workers' rights, climate justice, and more. Offline, she’s probably spending too much time on TikTok, rewatching Emma (the 2020 version, of course), or buying yet another corset.
