Blake Lively’s NYC Street Style Keeps Her at the Center of Pop Culture Moments
Blake Lively has been getting a lot of bad press ever since her legal battle with filmmaker Justin Baldoni began. Their public dispute and mudslinging reportedly cost the Gossip Girl alum her friendship with Taylor Swift. Moreover, old interviews and videos have popped up online as well, showing Lively acting like what many have described as “the mean girl.”
But there’s one thing Lively can’t be faulted for, and that’s her fashion. The actress never gets it wrong on the red carpet and because she’s not walking many red carpets these days, Lively has been carefully curating appearances at different events in New York and using the city streets as her runway.
After her reputation took a nosedive, Lively decided to generate some points where she knew she could. That was the case when she was spotted in Midtown Manhattan on Oct. 20, in autumn’s latest color.
She donned a rich chili flake leather ensemble from Sergio Hudson’s Fall 2025 collection. The button-down bodice was cinched with a monochrome corset, as seen on the runway, and the pleated skirt fell just below her knees. She paired that with a quilted top-flap Chanel bag that matched the burgundy shade perfectly.
She added a pair of crimson-colored studded Christian Louboutin stilettos to complete her look.
With that one outing, Lively was able to shift focus off her legal drama for a moment and use that outfit to announce that she isn’t simply keeping up with fashion trends; she’s defining them.
What’s so impressive about Lively’s looks is that she styles herself. She acts as her own stylist and works with a team of assistants who help her source and request items from designers. She’s been able to maintain a unique relationship with several high-fashion designers, which has led to quite a few custom creations for events.
Her fashion sense is so on point that even during this turbulent time for her, the It Ends With Us star is still in high demand from others who are looking for some help or guidance with their style. There have been recent reports that Meghan Markle is even looking to Lively as she tries to advance her career.
According to entertainment commentator Kinsey Schofield, “Blake has good contacts in the fashion world and we’re currently seeing Meghan trying to break out in that space.”
What makes the Lively effect so magnetic? It’s not just that she wears designer labels–it’s the way she wears them. Her appearances do more than showcase a wardrobe. They reflect a broader conversation about style in the city. The way she picks up and then subtly reshapes trends–monochrome power dressing, playful accessories, mixing high and casual–is what turns an outfit into a statement. And because these moments happen on the street, they’re accessible. They feel like inspiration rather than aspiration.
Lively’s New York City street style isn’t just fashion—it’s commentary, treating the Big Apple as a stage and the trend as a palette. And in doing so, she keeps herself right at the center of pop‑culture moments.
