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Potter added edgy details like like a silver choker and leather to her interpretation of Naomie Harris's look from [Naomi's Moment] in our December 2016 issue.

​​"I love how plaid feels like part of a tradition as the air starts getting cooler," says Gandhi of her plaid look inspired by "Coat Check" from our March 2016 issue.

"This bright, breezy matching PJ set dials me into the beachy, chill CALI vibe," says Jovanovic of her sleep-chic look inspired by "Modern Muse" Selena Gomez in our March issue.

A less is more approach rarely fails and Sneed took note, rocking a low key look a la “Modern Muse” Cindy Crawford in our September issue.

"Summer is not over," says Renwich who was inspired to play up a classic shirt dress with pops of color and a fun seasonal bag after reading "Find Your Perfect: Shirtdress & Espadrilles" in our June issue.

A classic animal print is as chic as it is attention-grabbing and Shankle Anderson caught on. Inspired by "The Cat's Meow" in our September issue, she rocked the trend with deep red details to amp up the fierce.

"I love the look of lace. It's feminine yet playful, subtly revealing but leaves a bit to the imagination," says Koudelka of this lacy look inspired by our "Sweet Nothings" story in our September 2016 issue.

"The July Fourth sprinkle layer cake was perfect inspiration for a July birthday cake I need to bake," says Edwards, who added a rainbow touch to the red, white, and blue version we featured in our July Issue [Red, White, and Brilliant].
 

"This strategy is unexpected, but wearable, which is exactly my style," says Schmitt of Diane von Furstenberg's advice to reverse layer in "How Can I Transition My Summer Staples Into Fall?" from our April 2016 issue.

If there's one thing Cascilla learned from our "8 Intriguing Ways to Wear a Leather Jacket" story on InStyle.com, it's that few articles of clothing stand as versatile as a classic moto.
 

Dropping necklines are an easy way to add a sexy flare to a look, night or day and Tiemtore took the hint from our April 2016 story "Hot Shoulders."
 

"Color is an expression one one’s emotions and during the warmer months bright and cheerful colors just make me feel happy," says Lane, who was inspired to brighten up her wardrobe after reading our story on the trend.

"I love playing with color and proportion to freshen up the staples already in my closet," says Lee who was inspired to try a new mix of colors after reading "Color Crash Course: Lilac + Ice + Caramel" in InStyle's March issue.
 

Inspired by "Set Sail" in InStyle's May issue, Anderson rocked this nautical two piece striped set to confidently cross the stage at her college graduation.

InStyle's "Max Maximalism" spread in the May issue inspired Rupp to go a little more eccentric with her style and "pattern mix to the max."

Taking inspiration from InStyle.com's "4 Surefire Spring Date Night Outfits", Pollack rocked a romantic silk romper while on vacation in Santa Barbara.

InStyle's "Staying Neutral" story in the April issue inspired Akogyeram to create this monochrome khaki green ensemble. "I love clean neutral palettes, as they're easy to pull off yet chic," she says.

"Stripes are the perfect way to freshen up a look for spring," says van den Berg, who layered a long-line vest over a Breton T after reading "May's Instant Style: Summer Whites, Two Ways."

Cleary rethought her A-line mini-skirt, as suggested in our April issue, by pairing a blue suede style with a knit crop top and striped pumps. 

"I took a cue from Miranda Kerr, Lupita Nyong'o, and Lily Collins and went mad for plaid with this street-style-ready Band of Outsiders coat," says Schukraft, who fell for the trend after reading "The Look: Coat Check" in the March issue.

Taking inspiration from our "What to Wear to Coachella" story on InStyle.com, Berry sprung for a festival-ready printed romper and crisp white denim jacket. 

"I'm completely smitten by the classy, sexy, and impossibly feminine way celebrities are rocking sheer tops," says Brown, who test-drove the trend after seeing it in September's "The Look: Feminist Studies." "My bra may be showing here, but it doesn't look the least bit trashy."

With Lupita Nyong'o as her style inspo [March's "The Look: Coat Check], Smith went mad for plaid and layered a lightweight, breezy cape over denim cut-offs and a white T. Black pumps add sleekness to an otherwise casual look.

"I decided to make pajama dressing my own by swapping silk for cotton and pairing it with leather details, like this circle bag," says Mazzei, who took a cue from Selena Gomez's navy look in March's "Modern Muse."

"I rarely get super girly with my outfits," says Jenkins, who opted to add feminine accents, like pavé jewelry, a slit skirt, and a bun, to her monochromatic ensemble after reading our ballet-themed "Not Your Typical Sugarplum Fairies" story in the December issue.

“I’ve always gravitated toward red because of its boldness,” says Reyes, who opted to wear the color head-to-toe after reading “Hang On to One Hue” in the Your Look special issue.

"Clover is such a beautiful color for the winter, plus, it matches my green eyes!" says Ehardt, who wholly embraced the shade after reading October's "Color Crash Course" feature. 

"A silk scarf is a great seasonal replacement for a statement necklace," says Watson, who chose this style from Who What Wear's collection for Target after reading "Do Try This at Home" in the March issue.

"It's been a frigid winter in N.Y.C.—this earthy shade makes any cold-weather look feel even cozier," says Rodriguez, who opted for a monochromatic rust ensemble after reading February's "Color Crash Course."

"I love the liveliness of this color combo—it feels like spring is finally here!" says Goldberger, who teamed magenta, orange, and yellow together after reading our Color feature in the April issue. 

"Some runway trends are impossible to pull off, but this celadon shirtdress was the perfect length to transition into fall," says Middleton, who dared to try the dress over pants look after reading InStyle.com's how-to guide. 

"I never felt like beanies were particularly flattering," said Beltran, who decided to embrace a pom-pom style after surveying the selection on the "Your Look: Q&A" page in the November issue. 

"Adding a crisp white shirt really makes this patterned mini pop," says Basil, who dared to double up under a dress after reading "Do Try This at Home" in InStyle's new, redesigned March issue. 

"There used to be no bigger fashion faux pas than wearing white after Labor Day, but now it's perfectly acceptable," says Lane, who paired her lace dress with burgundy suede pumps and a matching bag after scrolling through "7 White Pieces to Wear Through Fall" on InStyle.com.

When selecting a wide-brim hat [September's "Make It a PERFECT 10"], Phan chose this style by Cuyana because of how well it pairs with her poncho. "I wanted it to be a basic staple instead of just a trend piece," she said. 

"A LBD is always a great fallback, but I legitimately look forward to wearing this one," says Collins, who scooped up Mango's textured mini with frayed seams after reading "Your Look: Click to Zoom" in the November issue. "It's messy yet still looks pulled-together."

Emow embraced the skin-baring trend with a striped dress and deepened the romantic vibe with a bouquet of fresh flowers after reading "Find Your Perfect Pair: Off-the-Shoulder Top & Shoulder-Duster Earrings" in the March issue. 

"I swear by skinny jeans, but wide-leg pants can be styled for so many different occasions: formal affairs, casual Saturdays—even the office!" says Woolfork, who opted for the roomy silhouette after scrolling through our story on the trend.

"Denim minis have been my go-to as of late, and draping a moto jacket over my shoulder made me feel ready for my street style close-up," says Weathersby, who took a cue from November's "The Look: Punk with Spunk" with her leather topper. 

"I have a penchant for classic trends," says Jean, who sprung for a pair of '70s-style denim flares after reading September's "Bolts from the Blues" story. 

"Pairing leather leggings with a cream-colored jacket was equal parts edgy and chic," says Chaulk, who opted for the high-contrast combo after reading "The Look: Yin Meets Yang" in the November issue. 

Webdell put her own spin on the striped sweater + brown cross-body pairing featured in August's "Find Your Perfect Pair" by teaming a dress with a black leather bag—and some leopard to boot!

"Pairing a white button-down with denim is always a safe bet, but I like to incorporate a rich color palette whenever possible," says Behr, who opted for these plum-colored skinny jeans after paging through "Now That's Flattering" in the September issue.

"This tulle skirt accented with tiny textural bouquets added a bit of sparkle and dimension to my outfit," says Sarron, after reading "The Look: Arts and Crafts" in the October issue. 

"A longline blazer not only elongates the body—it plays well at work or on the weekend," says Barnes, who scooped up hers after reading "Now That's Flattering" in the September issue. 

"This shirtdress is so versatile," says Potter, who snapped it up after reading May's Find Your Perfect column. "I love that I can dress it up or down, depending on the occasion, by using different accessories and shoes."

After reading September's "Word on the Street," the North of Manhattan blogger and InStyle reader gave one of fall's biggest denim trends (flares!) a test-drive. 

"Incorporating stripes is a great way to add depth to an outfit without losing that classic feel," says Davidson, who layered a Breton shirt by Abercrombie & Fitch under a sleeveless trench after reading May's You Can Do: Stripes column. 

"I've always been a fan of boxy tops, and pairing them with culottes gives you the added benefit of a high-waist cut," says Pellerano, who paired a black sleeveless crop top with blue pants after reading "Find Your Fashion Formula" in the June issue. "Not only does it draw attention to your waistline—it totally flatters an hourglass figure."

"As an animal lover and pet owner, I was moved by Emmy Rossum's mission to protect animal rights [August's Cause Celeb]," says Pujol. "It's important to raise awareness and create a better world for our furry friends!"

"I always worried that big, bold stripes would dwarf my five-foot-tall frame and make me look even shorter," says Gandhi, who opted to incorporate the trend after seeing the attention-grabbing looks in May's You Can Do column. "Now I plan on injecting even more stripes into my sartorial rotation."

"It was no easy feat, but after a long day in the kitchen, my daughter, Catherine, and I successfully baked the five-layer ombré cake from July's 'Red, White & Wow!' to cap off her 20th birthday," says Foster. Color us impressed.

"I tend to gravitate toward bold colors that others might shy away from," says Guerrier, who scooped up this bright Eloquii skirt after perusing "Color Crash Course: Tangerine" in the May issue. 

"I don't typically experiment with a lot of color, but April's 'Instant Style: Candy Crushes' motivated me to try something a bit more bold, like these cobalt heels from JustFab," says Lemonte.

"I've always been too shy to wear a crop top, but pairing it with a flared midi skirt can create the perfect balance of sexy and sweet," says Weber, who test-drove the trend after reading "Find Your Perfect: Matching Set" in the July issue.

"I'm obsessed with midi lengths right now, and I was hunting for a piece that could really anchor an outfit," says Renwick, who was prompted to buy this graphic skirt with oversized peach blossoms after reading "The Look: Miracle Grow" in the May issue.

"I was stumped on what to wear to date night with my boyfriend, and this open-back dress by Dynamite Clothing was the perfect option for a flirty yet laid-back look," says Ernst, who looked to June's "Instant Style: Summer Kickoff" for a dose of style inspo.

"Denim has always been a staple in my closet for cold-weather months, but 'Denim's New Wave' in the May issue made me totally rethink the trend for summer," says Arnold, who opted for a chic and understated Old Navy dress to attend her niece's ballet recital.

"Florals for spring are nothing new, but going super bold with them is," says Smith, who gave the big bloom trend a test drive with this off-the-shoulder dress by SheInside after reading "The Look: Miracle Grow" in the May issue. 

"This print always reminded me of my mom's kitchen tablecloth, but April's You Can Do column made me realize that gingham is definitely having a moment," says Feliz, who chose to incorporate the print with her double-breasted trench coat by L.A. brand English Factory. 

"This Halston Heritage jumpsuit with sheer powering was the perfect power look for my BFF's wedding," says Khan, who opted for the bold one-piece after reading "Who Run the World (Girls)" in the March issue of InStyle. 

"I had purchased this skirt because of the great fit, but it just didn't seem to pair well with anything that I had in my closet," says Yang, who was inspired to give the piece another try after reading "Candy Crushes" in the April issue of InStyle. 

"For this outfit in particular, I accessorized with a belt and sweater, making the ensemble totally suitable for a day look," Patterson, who was inspired by the "Your Look Shirtdress" feature in the May issue of InStyle, tells us.

"After seeing how well the tangy orange shade paired in the May issue of InStyle ('Color Crash Course: Tangerine'), I tried the punchy hue myself by pairing lightweight flared pants with a soft pink sweater. Instant outfit update!" she tells us.

"I've always admired the polka dot pattern, but it wasn't until I came across the May issue of InStyle when I finally decided to try it out," she tells us.

Upon coming across the "You Can Do: Gingham" feature in the April issue of InStyle, Spencer took on the trend by pairing her print shirt with a navy pencil skirt.

"After coming across the trench coats feature in the April issue of InStyle, I decided to give the trend a try by pairing the classic piece with a dress I already owned," she tells us. "It's the perfect mix of classy and sexy."

"The start of this season can be tricky, but I opted to fight against the transitional weather by pairing the standout coat with culottes, heels, and a crop top, instead of the predictable jeans, tanks, and sneakers combo," Brighton tells InStyle.