Copying Looks From the Street: Asymmetrical Black Dress and Denim Jacket

by jennine on June 30, 2011

I’m a shameless copy cat. I’ll copy anything that tickles my fancy, and not afraid to say so! Last week on Eat, Sleep, Denim we featured a look from the street, an symmetrical dress with a denim jacket worn as a cape. The look really stayed with me, and when I went to go to the Norma Kamali sample sale, and came across this modal asymmetrical dress. Had to have it. Here I’ve recreated the look in my own way. Not having a denim jacket big enough to wear as a cape (it must be a jacket that’s too big), I just wore it normally. I also discovered that it’s easier to wear jersey dresses with some kind of layering if you have some bumps you’d rather not share with the word. Ahem, I have them.

How often do you copy looks from the streets?

Wearing: Asymetrical Dress: Norma Kamali • Denim Jacket: Banana Republic • Beaded Sandals: Matt Bernson • Sunglasses: Prada (gift)

Photos by Nando Alvarez

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Tagged as: banana republic, Denim, denim jacket, dress, Eat Sleep Denim, matt bernson, norma kamali, Sandals, Street Style

{ 22 comments }

Samar June 30, 2011 at 12:19 pm

Hey nothing wrong with trying on a look inspired from someone else. It’s how the fashion world rolls!

SACRAMENTO June 30, 2011 at 1:01 pm

I think it is the best compliment of all…
YOu both look fantastic.
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Ashe Mischief June 30, 2011 at 1:03 pm

I’m not gonna lie… I think I like your version better! The dress is a bit longer, the jacket more fitted… just a bit cleaner and more modern looking!
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jennine July 1, 2011 at 2:51 pm: aw thanks love! i do like the lighter was jacket though, one day i’ll get one.

Closet Cravings June 30, 2011 at 1:07 pm

Imitation is the best form of flattery. I actually really like your version of her look better. So I guess it is more fashion inspiration than copying. I could definitely see myself wearing this look. Super cute. =)
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Lindsay June 30, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Man repeller wore a similar outfit the other day too! I think it’s great to be inspired by street styles. And how can we not? We live in the most stylish city ever!

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jennine July 1, 2011 at 2:52 pm: really? i didn’t see it… well i’ll have to go back!

Shels June 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm

There is nothing wrong with being inspired and imitating what you like! I love this outfit and has inspired me to wear my really old asymmetrical black skirt!

XOXO,
Shels

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Liz June 30, 2011 at 2:02 pm

the otufit is cute- I wouldn’t say “copy cat” more like, interpretation
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Nubiasnonsense June 30, 2011 at 3:35 pm

You look mad fab in that photo! I like your version better honestly because I enjoy the length of your skirt and that you actually wore the jacket (even though the cape thing is dope also)

I probably get inspired more by street style than magazines these days… Yup! It’s hella cool.

I’m out! Toodles. lol

jennine June 30, 2011 at 3:39 pm: your use of outdated slang rocks!

Jessie at Fashion Limbo June 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm

I’m such a copy-cat, I copy you!! it’s actually called “being inspired” by you hehehe. Love this outfit, the denim jacket goes really well with the black jersey dress.
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rachel June 30, 2011 at 7:10 pm

I copy whatever i think it gonna look great on me. i plan on rocking this look all fall, thanks to you
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shanice June 30, 2011 at 10:03 pm

i just love it! I love the demin jacket over a black dress,

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Teresa: Life and Style June 30, 2011 at 11:53 pm

I too am a copy cat… I look at Pinterest and online stores for inspiration

xo Teresa
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For Those About To Shop July 1, 2011 at 1:22 pm

It’s not copying, it’s ‘being inspired by’ and it’s all good!

Shelley July 1, 2011 at 10:21 pm

Love the combo of black jersey with blue denim, and I think the length of your dress looks better than the original version!
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Kim July 2, 2011 at 10:57 am

I LOVE this look, but I need a new denim jacket. I think mine is too boxy/long. I really like yours & saw a similar one at Gap. Thanks!

-Kim
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Megan July 4, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Ur a fabulous copycat! I do it too!
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FashionIndie July 5, 2011 at 2:11 pm

ohhh sucked i by those tribal print shoes!

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Michael July 8, 2011 at 5:34 pm

It simply looks amazing.
that’s the way I would love my girlfriend to dress and look like.

really beautiful.
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Bobby July 11, 2011 at 1:55 pm

Well, don’t you just look FANTASTIC. I think I prefer your take on it because of the lengths of your jacket and dress. I’m also a copycat, although I’d like to think of it as “inspired by”