It goes without saying that Chanel’s influence over the fashion industry has proven to be neverending. There are brands that come in and out of style, but Chanel has always been cool and coveted since its inception. The “Chanel girl” look has evolved a bit over the years and has certainly become a bit more casual and lived-in if you will, but it’s maintained that classic, pretty, polished aesthetic. Now, it’s just paired with distressed jeans sometimes. The point is, ask any fashion girl what the Chanel look is and they’d be able to describe it precisely. And it’s a look a lot of people want.
The problem is that everything Chanel makes is wildly expensive, from handbags to hair accessories, but let’s go back to that aforementioned influence over fashion that it has. If you shop certain popular brands, you’ll notice that Chanel has a certain influence on everything from the fabrics to the colors to the buttons that are used. Because of this, that covetable “Chanel look” can be achieved, often with pieces that are less than $100. Scroll to see what we mean and shop some of them that were inspired by Chanel’s recent S/S 23 and Haute Couture shows.
Every fan of Chanel knows that owning a tweed jacket in indisputable.
A black bow has been Chanel’s hair accessory of choice on many occasions on the runway over the years.
Thanks to Chanel, slingback shoes will never be out.
Another very important “Chanel girl” piece: a tweed miniskirt.
Even when flats weren’t as trendy as they are now, Chanel girls always wore iconic ballet flats.
Soft, pretty colors are a hallmark of many Chanel collections.
A tweed bag adds a sophisticated touch to anything it’s worn with.
Just add jeans and ballet flats (or slingbacks).
Lots of designers are embracing rosettes right now, but Chanel has already been doing it for years.
If you didn’t think gold lamé was very Chanel, think again.
Bring on the pearls.
More tweed, because why not?
As far as the Chanel designers are concerned, chain belts are always in.
The most “Chanel” way to wear a pleated skirt is with a dressier piece (like a blazer).
Gold shoes were all over Chanel’s recent couture runway in Paris.
When it comes to casual pieces, Chanel leans into classics with a nautical touch.
Pair this with your tweed or pleated skirt.
More than ever, people are pairing their fancy Chanel pieces with denim.
Your ballet flats aren’t complete without these.
Try these fancy pajama shorts out with a chain belt.
Black-and-white pieces provide an easy way to capture that Chanel look.
Chanel wearers are no strangers to heart motifs.
Chanel girls cannot live on tweed alone.
Bow ties worn as chokers are another popular accessory these from the recent couture collection.
One word: pearls.
It may be subtle, but cap toes scream Chanel.
Quilting and chain straps are Chanel handbag trademarks.
Another recent accessory trend Chanel has embraced as of late? Opera gloves.
Next, the best celebrity Chanel outfits from the past 15 years.