Jennifer Lawrence Spruced Up These Wear-Anywhere Wardrobe Basics with the Colorful Accessory Celebs Can’t Stop Carrying

Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.

My friend once told me that my style reminded her of Jennifer Lawrence’s. And obviously, I was ridiculously flattered — her minimal style is the blueprint I’m always trying to copy. 

One of her more recent outfits was a bit out of my neutral-focused comfort zone, but I guess that’s why I like it so much. The Hunger Games actress was spotted on the streets of New York City in a super cool black blazer paired with some sweeping black pants to match — two basics I own and wear often. And other stars seemingly do so, too, as Gwyneth Paltrow wore the classic outerwear piece to a Pre-Oscars dinner just last month, while breezy bottoms make a return among celebs every spring. 

As for J.Law’s purse? No, her go-to banana bag was nowhere to be seen, but her hand-held pick was bright yellow and full of spring energy. I wasn’t expecting yellow from her, to be honest, but I can’t say I wasn’t expecting a color of some sort: Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, and Hilary Duff have all been adding prism-like purses to their looks. 

With a basic outfit combo to rely on — i.e. a black blazer and black trousers — you have room to play around with fun accessories, without fear of the ’fit looking too gaudy or garish. Plus, when done in the right way, it’s still on-trend but can have your own personal stamp, too. 

Jennifer Lawrence’s Outfit Blueprint 

• Blazers: Old Navy Pixie Blazer in Black Jack, $41.99 (orig. $59.99); oldnavy.gap.com
• Gap Linen-Cotton Belted Blazer in Black, $74 (orig. $148); gap.com
• The Drop Blake Long Blazer in Black, $59.92 (orig. $74.90); amazon.com
• Pants: Treasure & Bond Pleated Wide-Leg Pants in Black, $69.50; nordstrom.com
• Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pants in Black, $27.99 (orig. $39.99); oldnavy.gap.com
• Evaless Wide-Leg Pants with Pockets in Black, $28.49 with coupon (orig. $29.99); amazon.com
• Purses: Pettata Top-Handle Bag Purse in Yellow, $22.07 with coupon (orig. $23.99); amazon.com
• Kate Spade Madison Saffiano Leather Saddle Bag in Butter, $100 with code SAVE20 (valued at $349); katespadeoutlet.com
• JW Pei Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag in Light Yellow, $79.99; amazon.com

Old Navy Pixie Blazer

Blazers can be pretty pricey — I would know, I have way too many — but this one is under $50 right now. It has nice notches in the lapels similar to Lawrence’s, but it’s a bit slimmer and shorter, so it looks less heavy than hers. If you are taller though (me!), it comes in tall and petite sizes. 

Treasure & Bond Pleated Wide-Leg Pants 

If a pair of pants is flowy on the legs, but tight around the waist, it defeats the entire purpose for me: These ones from Treasure & Bond have a partially elastic waistband, so they still look nice but feel comfortable while sitting and eating. I think black trousers are always going to be money well spent, but the olive ones look like a breezier and nicer pair of cargo pants. 

Pettata Top-Handle Bag Purse

Colorful clothing and accessories are honestly out of my wheelhouse. But this Amazon bag looks doable with its otherwise plain appearance. And the round shape reminds me of the Bottega Veneta Jodie Bags — but for only $22.

Jennifer Lawrence is my style muse, so naturally, I’m on my way to buy more blazers, pants, and bags. If she’s yours, too, keep scrolling to shop more pieces inspired by the star. 

Gap Linen-Cotton Belted Blazer

The Drop Blake Long Blazer

Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pant

Evaless Wide-Leg Pants with Pockets

Kate Spade Madison Saffiano Leather Saddle Bag

JW Pei Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag