Jessica Gibbs

Brooklyn

Contributing Writer at InStyle

Fashion Writer at Freelance

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12 Types of Shoes to Wear With a Black Dress

1 month ago | instyle.com | Daisy Maldonado |Jessica Gibbs

If you haven’t added wedges to your shoe rotation, finding a pair to wear with a black dress is a great way to bring back this ultra-comfy and chic shoe silhouette. The best thing about a wedge shoe is the height and comfort they give you without the teetering feeling of sky-high stilettos. Opt for a pointed-toe and sleek, architectural wedge à la Bottega Veneta to strut out in an evening little black dress.
Athleisure Is All I Can Wear Right Now—11 Outfits That Make It Look Fashionable

Jan 21, 2025 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images By now we are all familiar with the term athleisure, an apt portmanteau of athletic wear and a leisure sensibility. There are the go-to leggings you can depend on day in and out, the bike shorts that give serious Princess Diana style especially when paired with a vintage graphic sweatshirt. Often we go back to these comfortable and cool pieces on days when we’d like to spend less brain power on our outfits but still look the part of style guru.
The Return of Peplum: 11 Ways to Style the Controversial Trend Year-Round

Dec 11, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images If you thought you left your peplum top back in 2010, there's a surprise in store: they’re back and revamped. But put a stop to the bad flashbacks of structured leather and neoprene peplum tops—the voluminous style is now available in a myriad of shapes and materials that take the ugly out of the nostalgia-driven trend. Known for its usual flouncy hem, the peplum top creates an hourglass shape. Its roots date back to the ancient Greeks.
10 Corporate-Meets-Festive Outfits to Wear to the Office Holiday Party

Dec 10, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images Navigating through the proper outfit landscape for an office holiday party can seem daunting. You don’t want to be inappropriate—these are your work colleagues after all, and you will have to make eye contact with them the next day. At the same time, you don’t want your look to be a snoozefest. The holiday season is arguably the most decadent time of the year when we all have permission to wear as much sparkle and shine.
10 Riding Boots Outfits To Channel Your Inner Horse Girl

Nov 8, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images Quick! What’s your hardest-working accessory for the fall and winter seasons? If you thought of boots, then ding ding ding! You are in the right place. From ankle to cowboy to over-the-knee, the versatility of a good can take an outfit the extra mile. Yet, there’s one style that has stood the test of time and trends—the riding boot.
New York City's Street Style Is Unmatched-14 Looks That Prove It's One of A Kind

Oct 29, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Jessica Gibbs

Bold, unapologetic, with a finger on the pulse of fashion, New York street style has always been at the forefront of boundary-pushing style. As one of the global fashion capitals, New York is home to fashionistas, artists, and creatives alike who use the city sidewalks as their own catwalk to show off their unique personal style . It’s no wonder so many look to New York for inspiration when choosing their ensemble for the day.
New York City's Street Style Is Unmatched—Here's Why

Oct 29, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images Bold, unapologetic, with a finger on the pulse of fashion, New York street style has always been at the forefront of boundary-pushing style. As one of the global fashion capitals, New York is home to fashionistas, artists, and creatives alike who use the city sidewalks as their own catwalk to show off their unique personal style. It’s no wonder so many look to New York for inspiration when choosing their ensemble for the day.
Scarves Are A Closet Hero—10 Ways to Style Them With Dresses Year-Round

Oct 15, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images Do you ever find yourself standing in front of the mirror analyzing your outfit, wondering what’s missing? What’s that extra something that can take your look from so-so to brilliant? If there’s one accessory that has the potential to be truly versatile and transform a look in so many ways, it’s a scarf. Ranging from a chunky to thin knit, satin, or silk-like paisley, to a gauzy cotton there’s no doubt you own multiple.
How to Style Leggings with Loafers

Sep 4, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images If you haven’t started planning your fall wardrobe, let simplicity be your guide for inspiration. Sometimes the easiest answer is the best, and nothing comes easier than a pair of leggings. And since this is fall fashion we’re talking about, arguably the most fun season for getting dressed, adding on layers and classic accessories is the name of the game. Enter the leather loafer, a show that has undergone so many iterations that finding a pair to complement your look is a snap.
12 Fresh Ways to Style Wide Leg Jeans

Aug 21, 2024 | instyle.com | Jessica Gibbs

Photo: Getty Images The great debate between skinny jeans versus any other style may still be going on, but we’re here to argue that wide leg jeans can hold a spot in our hearts and closets alongside their slimmer counterpart. Jeans are probably our most utilized and hardworking piece in our wardrobes and a variety of styles gives us a chance to explore new looks.