How Miley Cyrus Turns Basic into Bold with One Statement Piece
Let’s be honest—there are days when an extravagant outfit just seems like too much work. Be it a quick grocery run or a casual coffee date, the responsible thing looks like just taking the first cozy pieces we see and being done with it. For Miley Cyrus, however, a relaxed look would still get the glam treatment-and her latest New York City Street style moment proved that even “errands ‘fits” can achieve the status of fashion icon when styled correctly.
From the NYC Streets to the Electric Lady Studios: Miley Cyrus Understated Statement Looks
Currently in New York City soaking up spring-time energy and lending her name to the promotional effort for her forthcoming album Something Beautiful, Miley stepped out this week in two very different looks both exuding understated luxuries.
While the visuals for Something Beautiful are heavily focused on nostalgia in vintage fashion-think archival Mugler and dreamy silhouettes-Miley keeps it undeniably chill in the real world, too. And yesterday, she reminded us that looking chic just doesn’t require sequins and stilettos.
During that day, her outfit was all about the understated chic. Featuring a warm, beige storm-V-neck-slim sweater with a pair of slouchy, loose black pants that chilled the vibe, her choice in footwear-the black leather sandals-was simple but chic. In terms of practicality, she carried a black slouchy shoulder bag and Eataly’s grocery bag as well (yes, even celebs do grocery runs!). But here is where the spell works: instead of washing away her shine with the simplicity of her outfit, she sparked her way with the right amount of gleam-a bold diamond tennis necklace that instantly pushed the look much more nuanced.
And, of course, in true Miley Cyrus fashion, she had to add a retro finishing touch. That was accomplished with bug-eyed sunglasses that were wildly oversized and totally inspired by the 1960s.
From Subtle Grunge to High Fashion Late Night
Later that very day, the “Flowers” singer slid into Electric Lady Studios for a night touring. She skipped out on the warm sweater in favor of a more grunge-meets-casual nighttime sensibility, with just a sprinkling of Cyrus edge.
She wore a black fuzzy tank that gave off some texture and grunge appeal, paired with low-slung black jeans from Khaite (one of fashion’s current go-to minimalist houses). Yet her footwear stuck to the laid-back vibe she had initiated with the daytime ensemble: low-key black leather slides.
But once again, it was the accessories that took this look from basic to brilliant. Her statement piece? Those sunglasses from Bottega Veneta featured contrived aviator geometry with tortoiseshell frames, tinted blue lenses, and a phenomenal detail of color on the teardrop-shaped temple tips. It doesn’t seem like much, but that detail packs a punch-one that brings the drama and edge needed to cement the look in an off-duty rockstar aesthetic.
The Lesson? Accessories Are Never to be Underrated
This week’s lesson from Miley Cyrus would be how even simple accessories could either make or break a particular look. Diamond bits and vintage eyewear are simple additions that raise a basic look to something bold and the most mundane and comfortable into something really cool.
Miley Cyrus continues to master the art of relaxed glamour—balancing her bold stage persona with effortless streetwear that still commands attention. Whether she’s on the red carpet in a full vintage glam moment or hitting the streets of NYC for groceries, she reminds us of that confidence, creativity, and a few good accessories go a long way.
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