4 Chloë Sevigny Outfit Formulas to Embody Her It-Girl Energy

Chloë Sevigny has been a reigning it-girl ever since the '90s, and at 49, her sense of personal style is stronger than ever. The actress and model (who got her start in films like Kids, Boys Don't Cry, and American Psycho) has always been a master of the grunge and indie sleaze aesthetics, quickly becoming a style icon for her eclectic yet curated approach to fashion. Over the years, Sevigny has fronted campaigns for the likes of Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton, plus she's been a constant friend and muse of Marc Jacobs. And while she's certainly a high fashion fixture, the Feud: Capote vs. the Swans star has been vocal about her appreciation for preloved clothing and is somewhat of a vintage sourcing expert. While Sevigny's style might seem hard to pin down, a few continuities exist within her core looks. Ahead, see four of Chloë Sevigny's go-to outfit formulas, complete with product picks to recreate her effortlessly cool looks.

Black Vinyl Coat + Bare Legs + Black Flats

Sevigny is a master at mixing and matching aesthetics to create a whole look. Case in point: this black vinyl jacket and floral mini dress, which she paired with an academia-appropriate twist of white socks and black loafers. With a matcha latte in hand, she has her off-duty style down to a T.

Switching things up slightly with an all-black look, Sevigny wore her trench with a black mini dress and a pair of black sandals with lots of bow accents. Of course, she was wearing coquette bows ahead of the trend.

Once again, Sevigny turned to a vinyl jacket moment, but this time, she honed in on the hot-girl librarian aesthetic. The style icon kept things smart with a blue blazer and striped skirt, pairing the look with her favorite combination of black loafers and white socks.

Black + White Combo

Long before she got the role as C.Z. Guest in the series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, many of Sevigny's best street style moments involved black and white combinations of some sort, whether that entailed a true 50/50 combo or clever accessorizing.

Below, Sevigny made the black-and-white look night-out friendly with an oversized button-down and thigh-high black boots. She added a burgundy Bottega Veneta Sardine handbag for a subtle pop of color that feels especially on-trend today.

Sevigny loves a Parisian-inspired fashion moment, especially if it includes a beret. While at Cannes, the actress paired a white poplin blouse with a black mini skirt. Again, she opted for her go-to loafers and ankle socks combination, but this time in an all-black style.

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Faux Fur Coat + Straight Leg Pants + Black Boots

Above all else, Chloë Sevigny loves a faux fur statement coat. A piece like this is the easiest way to turn any basic look into a fashion statement, even if it's as simple as black trousers and a white sweatshirt.

Accessorizing is the key to Sevigny's best looks. While in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival in 2018, the Boys Don't Cry actress paired her black faux fur coat with straight leg jeans and ankle boots. Of course, the highlight of this look is her cheeky space bun hairstyle.

Again sticking to the easy-to-wear outfit formula, Sevigny paired her black teddy coat with another pair of straight leg blue jeans and lug sole black boots.

Graphic Tee + Sunglasses

True to her indie sleaze form, Sevigny loves a graphic T-shirt moment, as she's headed out on plenty of occasions wearing a variety of white graphic tees. Almost always, she's paired the laid-back look with sunglasses and jeans or relaxed trousers.

Could this be Sevigny making a case for Disney adults? This wasn't the first time the actress and model embraced the fun of a Mickey Mouse graphic tee, so perhaps it's time for us to pick one up for ourselves.

In peak 2010s fashion, Sevigny sported her graphic tee with black suspenders and waisted jeans. The giant black round sunglasses are another popular accessory from the decade. While there's lots of debate over whether some 2010s trends should stay in the past, we stand by the fact that the graphic T-shirt is not one of them.