You'll Want to Copy This Schoolboy Styling Trick

Gold might have a higher ranking than silver, but that doesn't mean it's always preferable. Just ask Karlie Kloss, who shined plenty in the latter hue at a recent event in New York City. The leggy catwalker made those model-off-duty staples — leather leggings and a flimsy blank tank — formal enough for a chic event by topping them off with a metallic blazer. She kept it as her single standout piece, accessorizing with simple black ankle boots, a K necklace, and an animal-print shoulder bag. Like it? Re-create your own version of the look by searching it below.

Shop clockwise from top left: Iris & Ink metallic jacquard blazer ($310), Jennifer Meyer diamond pendant necklace ($1,800), Michael Michael Kors faux-leather and jersey leggings ($100), Nasty Gal boots ($110), Brian Atwood crossbody bag ($395)