What would Carolyn wear? She had great minimalist taste and her choices look timeless too. Emulate her style with some of these ideas.
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Everyday Essentials
Little Black Dress
Simple Hair and Makeup Style
The Best Shoes
Hip and Trendy Accessories
Coats for a New York Minute
Everyday Essentials
CBK had a way of making casual basics look fabulous. How can we pull off her look?
Carolyn rocked a good Levi's men's look.
517™ Bootcut Men's Jeans - Medium Wash | Levi's® US
A classic casual basic CBK loved to pair with a simple black sweater.
Pencil Skirt
The essential clean white button-down blouse that goes with everything. Even a black silk skirt for a glamorous night out!
Boxy Cropped Button-Down Shirt
Simple, clean lines, elegant top to wear with jeans, khakis, or a skirt.
Madewell The '90s Compact Cotton Boatneck T-Shirt
Khaki pants were a staple in a 90s wardrobe.
Calvin Klein Denim Relaxed Cargo Pants
Cashmere elegance and style is a CBK trademark.
Mazzy Cashmere Turtleneck Shell
Simple black sweater that can be worn again and again.
Reiss Atelier Lyocell-Cashmere Fine-Knit Jumper in Black | REISS
Simple white dress with clean lines very similar to one of CBK’s best looks.
Reiss Jersey Fitted Sleeveless Midi Dress in Ivory | REISS
Calvin Klein low rise jeans. CBK knew CK well, having worked there for 8 years. They both had an eye for the quiet luxury look before that term was coined.
Low Rise Baggy Jeans
Comfortable oversized sweater to wear with jeans. This look was captured during the infamous Central Park fight.
EDIKTED Oversize Crewneck Cable Stitch Sweater
A great oversized sweater that CBK would love.
Amy Sweater Tee
Quality black cashmere sweater is a staple that never goes out of style.
Malibu Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Little Black Dress
Simple little black dresses are a staple when you attend as many high-end parties and events as CBK would have. Here are some looks she might like if she were around today.
Simple, clean, long sleeve fitted dress to show off curves but not reveal too much.
Punto Milano Long Sleeve Jersey Dress - Emporio Armani
Understated Givenchy elegance.
Givenchy Draped Crepe Cady Midi Pencil Dress
Sometimes a skirt and a basic top can look elegant.
Masina Luxury Stretch Satin Maxi Skirt
A strapless dress with a tight bodice fit was another look we saw in photos of CBK at elegant events.
Strapless Pleated Column Gown
Silky simple slip dress for day or night depending on how you style it.
Vince Midi Satin Slipdress
Stylish and simple dress for day or night.
Miu Miu Silk and Wool Mini-Dress | Saks Fifth Avenue
Gorgeous long black dress with some similarities to the famous wedding dress.
Miu Long Satin Dress Black - Elegant Eveningwear
Gorgeous affordable strapless dress that would get Carolyn’s stamp of approval.
100% Washable Silk Strapless Scarf Maxi Dress in Navy
Here’s another coat that I think CBK would wear on the NYC streets.
Comfort Stretch Long Trench Coat in Navy
Soft flattering cashmere tank that was a staple in the CBK style book.
Cotton Cashmere Ribbed Tank in Heather Oatmeal
Simple Hair and Makeup Style
CBK had an understated look that favored a bold lip and natural look for the eyes. Here are some of her go tos that are now my go tos too!
MAC still makes this lip liner worn by Carolyn.
Spice Lip Liner Pencil - MAC | Ulta Beauty
She liked Bobbi Brown lip color in Ruby; here's a close match.
Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick - Bobbi Brown | Sephora
This is one of Carolyn's favorite lip colors. Get it before it sells out again!
Veil Lipstick
Here's a close match to what Carolyn would regularly wear on her lips.
Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid - Glossier | Sephora
Here's another close match to what Carolyn would wear.
HydroBalm Sheer Tinted Lipstick with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid - Westman Atelier | Sephora
A little MAC Studio Fix Powder for a matte look is all she often needed for her signature clean look.
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish - MAC Cosmetics | Sephor
Bright Russian Red MAC lipstick gave Carolyn's lips a signature bold look.
