There’s a certain type of girl who never tries to look stylish.
She just is.
She’s the one ordering a dirty martini at noon in a linen set that somehow isn’t wrinkled. The one who wears ballet flats with a slip dress and calls it an outfit. The one whose hair always looks freshly blown out, even when she insists she just “air-dried it.”
You won’t find her filming GRWMs. She’s allergic to trends, mildly amused by TikTok fashion discourse, and will absolutely pretend she doesn’t know what a dupe is.
She won’t tell you how she does it. But if you watch closely, you’ll start to see the pattern – details, instincts, and invisible style rules that make her look like that girl without even trying.
Let’s get into it.
When people say “quiet luxury,” they mean her wardrobe. Crisp collars, fine wools, vintage silks that look like they’ve been passed down, but only from women who married well.
She doesn’t need a logo to announce her arrival. Her tailoring speaks for her. Her scent lingers. It’s probably Le Labo Santal, but she’ll lie and say it’s “just something French I picked up in Paris”.
And yes, her bag may look minimal, but you’ll catch her deep in conversation about Hermès Sellier vs Retourne styles at a brunch table.
There are bags. And then there are bags.
There’s a reason her handbag looks like it should be stored in a glass box.
It probably came with a dust bag, a certificate of authenticity, and a six-month waitlist.
Whether it’s Dior, a Bottega, or something your average onlooker can’t identify, it’s never an accident. It matches the outfit, the mood, and the unspoken tone of the event.
She doesn’t wear the bag, the bag wears her.
And if it’s her “casual” bag? It probably costs more than your rent.
Yes, she wears sneakers. No, they’re not for running.
Not unless she’s running late for a manicure.
They’re understated. Always intentional. Think The Row, Loewe, or those hard-to-get Parisian ones with the name in script you can’t Google because they’re only sold in-store.
She pairs them with a pressed white poplin shirt, oversized trousers, and the world’s most expensive perfume.
Her blowout could launch a thousand Pinterest boards. Even when it’s “messy,” it’s… curated.
Pulled back in a silk scrunchie, tousled just enough to say I woke up like this, even though she definitely didn’t.
She’ll never dye it platinum or experiment with bangs on a whim. Her hair is part of the uniform. Always polished, always intentional.
And somehow, even in humidity, it behaves. Ask her how, and watch her laugh and brush it off.
She doesn’t dress for the weather. Or the plans. She dresses for the energy she’s stepping into.
Dinner at home? Silk trousers.
Airport run? Matching set, trench coat, designer shades.
Brunch? She won’t tell you the brand, but you’ll Google it later.
She dresses like she’s always about to be photographed. Because she probably will be. That girl’s going places, you can just feel it.
The perfect cuff of a sleeve. The exact width between her sunglasses and her earrings. The hem of her trousers brushed the top of her flats, not too high, not too long.
She’ll spend 15 minutes deciding between gold and soft gold hoops. Not because anyone else will notice, but because she will.
Her style lives in the millimeters.
Her sunglasses are vintage Celine.
>Her phone case is from the corner shop.
>Her trench is Max Mara.
>Her socks? Probably Uniqlo.
She knows where to put the money, fabrics, fit, and finish. Hers doesn’t mind spending on a silk blouse that’ll last a decade, but she’ll laugh at $300 for logo slides.
She doesn’t try to look rich. That’s for new money. In a 2025 world obsessed with flash and filters, her restraint is the real luxury.
Of course you can.
Being that girl isn’t about generational wealth. It’s about knowing who you are, what you like, and refusing to apologize for either. the quiet confidence of making deliberate choices, even if it’s just which earrings to wear on a Tuesday. It is investing in yourself, even when no one’s watching. It’s dressing not for attention, but for alignment.
So take the extra moment to steam your shirt. Choose the better fabric. Whether your bag is thrifted, gifted, or straight from Rue du Faubourg, carry it like it’s couture.
Because being that girl?
It’s not about being seen. It’s about being remembered.
The Fashion and Style enthusiast with a flair for drama and entertainment! A millennial on the lookout for the trending styles inspired by and believes in: “You can get anything in life if you have the right dress for it!” Adding a little magic through the power of words and not holding back on fashion and styling opinions! Let’s connect to stay on top of trend alerts and the who is who of Fashion world and get inspired to give your personality the styling oomph you’ve been craving for! Nageen Abbas at Vogue Vocal is the brains behind our Woke Vogue and Lifestyle Library!
