Nikki Ogunnaike, Senior Fashion Editor

Nikki Ogunnaike, Senior Fashion Editor

  As the senior fashion editor of ELLE.com it's basically my job to study every sartorial move this dynamic duo makes. Both of them seem to delight in walking around in chic gym clothes on their days off so I thought, why not give it a try? Except our try was on a Monday afternoon at the office...which proved to be interesting. I was insanely comfortable all day, but I also felt pretty underdressed. 

I get it, though. I can see why they prefer to lounge in clothes that make you wonder if they're coming or going from the gym. It's like, "Look at me, I worked out so I'm better then you...except I didn't actually work out. Or did I? You'll never know." 

Fashion Tips

To determine if pearls are real, lightly rub them over your teeth. Fake pearls will be perfectly smooth, and real ones will feel slightly gritty or textured.

When you’re shopping for a jacket, coat, or blazer, pay attention to the fit around the shoulders. While a tailor can tweak pretty much everything about the fit of a jacket—from tapering the waist to shortening it—they can’t change the shoulders. Make sure the seams sit perfectly at the bony tops of your shoulders.

Chic up a sporty puffer vest by cinching the waist with a skinny belt.

Unless they’re cropped or tapered, pant hems should just graze the tops of your shoes and be from 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch off the floor.

 Always dry-clean coats before storing them, and place on cedar hangers inside cloth garment bags. This preserves the fabric and keeps moths away.

If you have a small closet, never keep your shoes in clunky shoeboxes. Instead, always line up them on the floor.

Going to a winter wedding or formal event? Try wearing a sleeveless fur vest as a top, cinching it with a skinny belt or piece of ribbon and pairing it with a floor-length skirt.

The twinning things

The twinning things

The twinning thing was a whole other story. People looked at us oddly because, well, did we just happen to be wearing the same jacket? Did we magically show up in the same stomach-baring top on a 30 degree day? We didn't! But since people haven't called up their bestie to coordinate outfits since middle school (or, okay, for me, high school) we definitely drew some stares. Was it weird? Yes. Would I do it again? I mean...I really love that jacket. So like, Nikki, if you happen to be wearing it tomorrow?

Fashion Tips

48. “Marquise ring shapes help to create the illusion of longer, more slender fingers, even on small wide hands. Pear or oval stones are also flattering.” — Carol Brodie, Fine Jewelry Designer, HSN’s Rarities: Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie

47. Everyday bras should be replaced every three to six months, as that’s when they start to lose elasticity and support.

46. Ideally, a pencil skirt should hit just at the top of your knee. Any lower and it will start to shorten your leg.

45. Pants a bit too tight? Let them air dry and stretch the waistband by hand (or with a hairdryer) while they’re still damp.

Sally Holmes, Senior News

Sally Holmes, Senior News 

  So, let's be real: ANYTHING Kendall or Gigi wears is going to look phenomenal. I mean, Gigi wore a pair of jeans that looked like they lost a fight with a garbage disposal and I still wanted to buy them right off her bod. But full workout looks—not to mention full workout looks as casual, errand-running outfits that also included a crop top―is next level.

I'm not sure which felt more awkward: Showing my stomach at the office or nonchalantly walking into a meeting in belly button-skimming (thank god for the high-waisted trend!) leggings. "You look very athletic today," a coworker commented when I ran into him in the elevator. "HAHAHAHHAHA I'm dressed like Kendall Jenner!" I replied, defensively. It definitely wasn't normal to be wearing workout clothes in the office, but I told myself I was keeping them on all day—even after Nikki and I had pretty much fulfilled our experiment by humiliating ourselves at Starbucks, on the street (strange fact: people in cars like to stare at you when you stop to take selfies in the middle of the street with your twin bff! Who knew?!), and on the Hearst escalators—because I was going to go to a Flywheel class after work. But after spending a full day in workout clothes, I kind of felt like I'd, you know, already worked out? I mean, I was pretty tired  

Fashion Tips

 The power of a silk pillowcase isn’t a myth: Not only do they prevent “sleep crease,” they’re much, much gentler on your skin and hair.

Still look chic while showing some skin: If you’re wearing a miniskirt or shorts, cover up on top. If your top is skimpy, go for full-coverage bottoms.

Don’t underestimate the power of a well-fitting, stylish winter coat. You can be wearing pajamas underneath and you’ll still look perfectly put together.

Windex restores the glossy sheen on patent leather without doing any damage.

 Fold jeans like a pro: Lay jeans on a flat surface, fold in half from left to right. Grab the stacked jean legs and fold them in half so the hem of the jeans lines up with the waistband. Fold the jeans in half one more time.

 

You probably shouldn't try this at home.

You probably shouldn't try this at home.

Model besties Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner are notorious athleisure lovers, frequently sporting gym looks on the streets of New York and Los Angeles. The pair rock put-together workout clothes so often it frankly makes it hard for the rest of us, with our college T-shirts and not-so-fancy-pants pants, to look good at the gym. Lately the two have really upped their game, not only wearing their leggings as pants, but also twinning in their sporty looks, walking around in matching bomber jackets like it ain't no thang.

But, since it is kind of a thang, we tried to twin like KenGi IRL. Below, the (semi-embarrassing) results.

Fashion Tips

 “Pair flirty, feminine dresses with masculine spectator shoes for an effortless and unexpected look.” — Gabriella Perezutti, Designer, Candela

 To achieve the perfectly effortless cuffed sleeve, keep the top button (which is called the gauntlet) buttoned while you roll.

“The best way to store fashion jewelry, including Sterling Silver, is in Ziploc bags. This helps pieces retain luster and reduces tarnishing and scratches.”—Jordann Weingartner, Founder, I Love Jewelry Auctions

If the garment you’re ironing has delicate buttons or detailing, cover them with the bowl of a metal spoon and press the surrounding fabric.

Don’t buy items you know you won’t properly care for. For example, if you know you’re never going to hand-wash that delicate cami or beaded sweater, don’t buy it.