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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 16: Kendall Jenner seen out and about in Manhattan on September 16, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)

Unlike her sisters, who sit at the more glamorous end of the fashion spectrum—both on and off the red carpet, Kendall Jenner tends to take a more undone approach to getting dressed. A self-procclaimed ‘tomboy’ who never had much interest in fashion growing up, the eldest Jenner has still managed to cultivate an envious sense of style.

And though she’s experimented over the years, it’s clear Jenner has evolved to find her sartorial sweetspot with ’90s-inspired minimalism. Jetting between shoots, holidays and international events, it’s safe to say that the 27-year-old doesn’t have all the time in the world to be sifting through her vast closet day-to-day. So to get around her busy schedule, Jenner has crafted a go-to outfit formula that can be reworked, restyled and recycled endlessly, and still enables her to experiment based on her mood and setting.

While it’s easy to miss, thanks to how masterfully she adapts the look, her go-to outfit formula is based on just three items that are reimagined with a few odd accessories and colourways.

Firstly, Jenner always builds a look around great denim—high-wasited and straight-legged, to be specific. She compliments the high rise with snug basics, either a baby tee or a ribbed singlet, and throws a vintage-style belt on for good measure when she feels like it. The final essential is her favourite shoe: a good pair of loafers. Whether they’re chunky and patent or slim and slightly heeled, Jenner likely owns them. One of her all-time MVPs are the Moc-toe loafers by The Row.

From there, she mixes and matches accessories, swapping between a min baguette shoulder bag and a larger slouchy tote. When facing a chill, the model tends to go a little bolder with her outerwear, but is never without her rectangular frames.

Over the weekend, Jenner proved that the formula still works hard for her in a white cropped t-shirt, belted, charcoal-wash denim jeans, black loafers and a brown denim jacket, also by The Row. But if you’re curious as to how else she makes the look feel different every time, read on.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 22: Kendall Jenner is seen on August 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Jenner has a knack for making an all-black ensemble work for the summer—it’s all in the relaxed fits.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 30: Kendall Jenner is seen in the West Village on June 30, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

In NYC, she adopts a more luxurious carry-all in a burgundy Hermès Kelly bag and a gold Cartier watch. The baseball cap does well to balance out the glam to give it some street cool.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 07: Kendall Jenner is seen on January 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by BG020/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Elevating the standard white t-shirt and blue jeans combination, here Jenner dips into the motorcycle jacket trend while still staying true to her style.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 24: Kendall Jenner is seen on May 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

While jeans aren’t a warm day go-to, the model makes a strong case for indigo denim as a summer essential.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 14: Kendall Jenner is seen in Tribeca on October 14, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

Ok, so she’s wearing boots here, but you get the picture. With this look, Jenner proves that brown is the perfect neutral for those wanting to branch out of black.

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 22: Kendall Jenner is seen on March 22, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by David Krieger/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Jenner knows better than anyone that the best way to let statement outerwear thrive, is to pair it with neutral basics. Her STAUD baguette bag is a fun addition, though.