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Just like designers, stylists, and armies of interns, fashion week simply wouldn’t exist without models. On the runway, a model embodies a designer’s vision. Outside the shows, however, the vision is all their own. Models in their “off-duty” element have long been a fixation among the fashion crowd, infusing the street style scene with their own brand of nonchalant cool.

How to Get the Model Off-Duty Look:

The Relaxed Tee
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The Oversized Jeans
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The Flight Jacket
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The Shield Sunnies
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The Slouchy Tote
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The Oversized Trench
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The Henley
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The Edgy Midi
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The model-off-duty aesthetic is hard to define—part of it, certainly, is the attitude—but there are certain patterns we see again and again. Easy basics are key. Models love tees and knits that strike a balance between comfortable and cool. Relaxed pants are essential, too—tough denim, cargos, and pleated trousers are reliable go-tos. On the footwear front, models tend to favor options that can easily take them from show to show, like sneakers, loafers, and boots.

As straightforward as the building blocks may seem, the looks are rarely boring, and that’s what makes them so fun to recreate. Mixed in among the casual separates, you’ll often find an It bag, a great leather jacket, or another standout piece that gives the whole thing personality. The looks below prove it—see and shop them for yourself.

On the Move
Slouchy cargos and a baseball tee seem made for the model off duty. Add a cropped suede trench, belt, and Puma sneakers for running between shows.
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Jackee suede jacket
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In Motion baseball shirt
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Highland bowed jeans
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Carraway leather belt
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Baby Asher tote bag
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Speedcat sneakers
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Airplane Mode
Dark denim and a henley offer a more textural take on jeans and a tee. The addition of a funnel-neck bomber makes a stylish statement without saying too much. Consider this your next great travel look.
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Chelsea oversized jacket
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Jamie henley shirt
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Luna straight jeans
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G.H.Bass
Sloane Venetian loafers
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Emery winged tote bag
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Blair belt
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Mad for Plaid
A plaid shirt, thermal tee, and baggy denim take a classic trench out of prim territory and straight into the model off-duty sphere.
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drop down trench coat
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Lexi button-down shirt
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Easy Does It tee
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Truro puddle jeans
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Reese sunglasses
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Easy Does It boots
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Tough Love
There’s no need to shy away from skirts, but in the off-duty world they’re often toughened up with a relaxed hoodie and rugged hikers.
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80s denim bomber jacket
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Final Call hoodie
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs The Model OffDuty Uniform Explained

1 What is the model offduty uniform
Its the casual effortless style models wear between jobsthink jeans a plain tee or tank an oversized blazer or jacket sneakers and simple accessories It looks puttogether without looking styled

2 Why is it called offduty
Because its what models wear when theyre not workingoff the runway off set and off the clock Its their everyday street style

3 What are the core pieces of the look
Usually wellfitting jeans or trousers a basic top a structured outer layer clean sneakers or boots and one or two simple accessories like sunglasses or a minimal bag

4 Why does the uniform work so well
It relies on fit neutral colors and quality basics instead of trends or logos That makes it easy to mix hard to get wrong and flattering on almost anyone

5 Do I need to be tall and thin to pull it off
No The formula works at any height or body typethe key is getting the proportions and fit right for your body not copying a specific models measurements

6 What colors should I stick to
Neutrals are the backbone black white gray navy beige and denim blue Add one accent color if you like but keeping it tonal is what creates the clean look

7 How do I make basics look expensive
Focus on fit and fabric Choose thicker cottons crisp buttondowns and pieces that fit your shoulders and waist properly Iron or steam your clotheswrinkles read as cheap

8 Whats the biggest mistake beginners make
Buying too many trend pieces and not enough wellfitting basics Start with a small capsule of quality staples before adding anything else

9 How is this different from just dressing casually
Intentionality The offduty uniform is casual but curatedevery piece fits well the palette is controlled and theres usually one structured element that elevates the whole outfit

10 Can I wear this to work or out to dinner
Yes with small tweaks Swap