5 Style Lessons Courtesy of Morgan Pitts

01 Oct 5 Style Lessons Courtesy of Morgan Pitts

New York is full of those girls. You know the ones—on the train, ahead of you in the line for coffee, on the ‘Gram with an aspirational feed you can’t help but fall face-first into—that leave you wondering why didn’t I think to wear that? These are their closets. Welcome to 5 Style Lessons.

I’m going to tell you a secret. I have an excel sheet full of brown girls who work in fashion. It started out as a list of editors and reporters I admire but has grown to include women working in all facets of fashion. I’ve titled it #BlackGirlMafia and I am constantly updating it with girls who will no doubt be movers and shakers in this city’s $1.4 billion industry. Morgan Pitts is on that list.

Not to say that she isn’t already making moves. @cosMORGpolitan is an e-commerce associate at Gucci and the creator of the award-winning hashtag, #BlackGirlsWhoBlog, an online community that supports, celebrates and creates a sense of connection for black women in the blogosphere.

In her Midtown apartment with a gorgeous view and an even better closet, Morgan walked me through her favorite pieces and spouted off her tips for looking effing amazing in the city that requires you put your best foot forward (it helps that hers is in Chanel).

Ready? The revamped 5 Style Lessons starts now.

1. It’s All About the Unconventional Staples

Morgan has a pair of Birkenstocks—fashion’s new classic summer sandal—but she has the metallic J.Crew version as opposed to one of the standard colorways. Her Louis Vuitton Neverfull? To keep a bit of individuality, she didn’t get the traditional monogram or Damier print. It’s okay to go for the classics, just look for ways to incorporate your personality. Right, Morgan?

2. Comfort is Cute

She doesn’t shy away from sneakers, even opting to wear her favorite pair of Nikes for her first time attending New York Fashion Week. It’s all about how you style them (she added a statement coat).

3. Elevate with Outerwear

“When it gets cold in New York, people won’t necessarily see your outfit, but they will see your coat. Your outerwear is everything. It will make the whole look. You could be wearing jogging pants and sneakers but easily take your look to the next level with a statement coat,” she said gesturing to the pale pink ASOS mohair coat, that hung on the closet door behind her, wrist full of Tiffany & Co and David Yurman bracelets jingling.

4. Fashion is Fun

“Sequins!” she said, reaching into her closet to out a pale pink J.Crew sequin t-shirt that I had been eyeing. “Have fun, don’t take it too seriously!” Wear what you like and most importantly, what makes you feel good.

5. Labels are for Clothes, Not People

“You don’t have to define yourself—or your style,” Morgan said, hanging a Chanel-esque J.Crew jacket next to a pair of Adidas track pants. “Oh, I’m preppy, oh, I’m sporty, oh, I’m…” her voice trails off. “You can be all of that.”

Morgan has aspirations to become a creative director and I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before we see her name on the masthead in one of our favorite glossies. This is one to watch, y’all. But, then again, I’m sure she’d already have your eye considering her wardrobe.

What do you think of Morgan’s style? Her closet? Do you like the revamped series? Let me know something in the comments!

Oh, and follow her Instagram here and Twitter here.