Jenna Lyons is a fashion force, but we saw her personality shine on the reboot of “Real Housewives of New York” as she opened up about her life and showed a more vulnerable side. Her closet made quite an impression on the show, and her unique style is one to emulate. She famously wore (and rocked) jeans to the “RHONY” season 14 reunion, and as season 15 comes to a close, we can’t wait to see her reunion look when it airs on January 28. Her current favorite denim styles are oversize, slouchy jeans, a timeless straight leg, and cropped high-waisted jeans. However, she’s not a fan of stretchy jeans. “I really like rigid jeans, and I like them where they’re worn in,” she says.
With her trend-setting style, we had to ask her for some fashion tips we could implement, and one of her top tricks is complementing opposites. “If I’m wearing jeans, I’ll probably be wearing something more dressy on top. If I’m wearing a fancy skirt, I’ll probably wear something more pared down. It’s like mixing patterns and materials,” she says. Lyons gives us more examples, like pairing something soft with something crisp; a shiny item with something flat, fluffy, or matte; or pairing tweed with something satin or shiny, so that there’s a contrast.
She also points out that fit and style can be two different things. “Something could fit, but it may not necessarily have any style. I will buy a shirt or a sweater in a size extra small, or an oversize one because the proportions and the way that you can push them are really different. I don’t like to wear all slouchy head to toe and all skinny head to toe.”
Beyond her eye for chic fashion and timeless styling tips, we had to know what products she has vetted and loves to use often. Ahead, we ask Lyons about her current must-have products, including her go-to red lip, Tata Harper skin care, and more.
