The Nora Ephron Style Guide

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No one dresses for the weather better than a Nora Ephron main character. Whether it’s Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle or Meg Ryan in You’ve Got Mail or Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally, the outfits do not miss. Ephron’s leading characters shine especially bright during the autumn (“Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies,”) through the winter when chunky knits and trousers reign supreme. With the right mix of layers and menswear-inspired pieces, you too can look like you’re starring in a quotable romcom for the ages.

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Perfect for a fall stroll through Central Park with a ‘will-we-won’t-we’ friend, this oversized blazer comes in three Ephron-perfect plaids. 

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Drop-Waist Pleated Trouser

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A tailored but non-form fitting pant is ideal for a date with a transitional man. Or a luncheon with two girlfriends. Or to run into your ex while singing karaoke. These drapey, wide-legged pants are voluminous while still giving you a waist and are available in two shades. 

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Chonk Clogs

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These Chonk clogs are just the thing to wear when you’re picking up a take-out order that changes your life. With a shock absorbing 1.75 inch platform and a 90s-inspired design, they’re the perfect shoes to pair with your wide-legged trousers.

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Defrizzion Dryer and XXL Diffuser

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Mussed hair is critical to the relatably beautiful NE main character — achieve the look with this eight-inch diffuser that will give you wave, texture, and minimal frizz. 

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100% Organic Cotton Oversized Cardigan

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No one will dare call you high-maintenance when you’re wearing this thick-knit, low-key (but polished) sweater. Itch-free for those who break out in hives at the thought of wool, this cotton knit looks every bit winter despite being breathably summer.

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Audry Bag

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A no-nonsense leather satchel brings together all your best fall-winter looks. Choose from a selection of interchangeable straps ($42) to make it seasonally appropriate. 

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Cylindrical Bucket Bag

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If a satchel feels a bit frumpy and you prefer a more updated silhouette, this cylindrical bag immediately adds a dash of polish to the slouchy-trouser-oversized-blazer look. Carry it as a cross body or ditch the strap and use the top handle for a New Years Eve Ready clutch.

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80s Mom Jeans

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Even if you’re not strolling through a romanticized version of a major city, when you put these mom jeans on you’ll imagine you are. With a high-waist and tapered leg, they’ll make you feel authentically 80s.

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Bowler Hat

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Sally Albright was a hat girl. If you really want to channel her OOTD energy, a statement hat is a must and this bowler looks like the kind of accessory she’d reach for before heading to the Met.

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Mongolian Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

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To run your own bookstore, you have to look professional but approachable. A cashmere turtleneck gives chic-librarian and keeps you cozy through the cold winter months. 

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Cashmere-Silk Chunky Scarf

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Cozy is the prevailing cold weather vibe in Ephron’s classic romcoms and you can’t get cozier than wrapped up in a chunky scarf. You won’t want to leave the house without this cashmere-silk blend once the first cold front moves in.

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Ephron's main characters are queens of ugly-cute. At first, you might be skeptical of knee socks and shorts or monochrome turtleneck and cardigan, but the looks (like the characters) charm their way into your hearts. Whether you’re experimenting with piece-y, textured hair or dabbling in plaid blazers, there’s something for even the most romance-cynical in our meet-cute-ready guide. 

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