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Jennifer Lopez at the COACH Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Runway Show and dinner event at the New York Public Library (NYPL) on September 7, 2023 in New York, New York.

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Fashion Week is the only place where celebrities can don the most understated attire — and still manage to make a major impact.FromEmma WatsontoJennifer LopeztoJoan Smalls, celebrities picked neutral attire that were sure to get people talking. And of course, there were plenty of showstopping styles in addition to those simple shades — it is New York Fashion Week, after all!

Fashion Week is the only place where celebrities can don the most understated attire — and still manage to make a major impact.

FromEmma WatsontoJennifer LopeztoJoan Smalls, celebrities picked neutral attire that were sure to get people talking. And of course, there were plenty of showstopping styles in addition to those simple shades — it is New York Fashion Week, after all!

01of 25Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez sets the tone in an oversized suede-look jacketwhile attending the Coach spring/summer 2024 ready-to-wear runway showand dinner event at the New York Public Library (NYPL) on Sept. 7.

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez at the COACH Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Runway Show and dinner event at the New York Public Library (NYPL)

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Jennifer Lopez sets the tone in an oversized suede-look jacketwhile attending the Coach spring/summer 2024 ready-to-wear runway showand dinner event at the New York Public Library (NYPL) on Sept. 7.

02of 25Charlize TheronCharlize Theron.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyIn head-to-toe navy blue with tons of jewels around her neck,Charlize Theronmakes a serious statement at the Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel eventat the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

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Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Charlize Theron attends as Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

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In head-to-toe navy blue with tons of jewels around her neck,Charlize Theronmakes a serious statement at the Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel eventat the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

03of 25Gabrielle UnionGabrielle Union.Gotham/GC ImagesGabrielle Union goes sporty-chic for the Jason Bolden x JCPenney event at Caviar Kaspia.

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Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union attends the Jason Bolden JCPenney event at Caviar Kaspia on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

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Gabrielle Union goes sporty-chic for the Jason Bolden x JCPenney event at Caviar Kaspia.

04of 25Chase Stokes & Camila MendesChase Stokes and Camila Mendes.Nina Westervelt/WWD via GettyChase Stokes andCamila Mendescoordinate in black and white at the Coach show.

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Chase Stokes & Camila Mendes

Chase Stokes and Camila Mendes.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty

Chase Stokes and Camila Mendes at the COACH Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Runway Show and dinner event at the New York Public Library (NYPL) on September 7, 2023 in New York, New York

Chase Stokes andCamila Mendescoordinate in black and white at the Coach show.

05of 25Laura HarrierJason Sean Weiss/BFA/ShutterstockLaura Harrier offsets her little black dress with a chain necklace the Fossil Group: Made For This Collection event.

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Laura Harrier

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Laura Harrier, Fossil Group: Made For This Collection Launch Event, Maxwell Social Club, NYC,

Laura Harrier offsets her little black dress with a chain necklace the Fossil Group: Made For This Collection event.

06of 25Emma WatsonEmma Watson.Gilbert Flores/WWD via GettyAlso on trend wasEmma Watson, who donned a semi-sheer gown with crocheted fringe (and walked the carpet with her brother!) while at The Soho House Awards held at DUMBO House in Brooklyn.

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Emma Watson

Emma Watson.Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty

Emma Watson

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Also on trend wasEmma Watson, who donned a semi-sheer gown with crocheted fringe (and walked the carpet with her brother!) while at The Soho House Awards held at DUMBO House in Brooklyn.

07of 25Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera.Jared Siskin/GettyBringing some color to the Empire State festivities isChristina Aguilera, whocelebrates the start of New York Fashion Week withVogueat the Smart Tox kickoff event on Sept. 7th.

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Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera.Jared Siskin/Getty

Christina Aguilera celebrates the start of New York Fashion Week with Vogue at the Smart Tox kickoff event on September 7th.

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Bringing some color to the Empire State festivities isChristina Aguilera, whocelebrates the start of New York Fashion Week withVogueat the Smart Tox kickoff event on Sept. 7th.

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Benny Medina, Edward Enninful, Jennifer Lopez & Anna Wintour

Benny Medina, Edward Enninful, Jennifer Lopez and Anna Wintour.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty Images

Edward Enninful, Jennifer Lopez and Anna Wintour at the COACH Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Runway Show and dinner event at the New York Public Library (NYPL)

09of 25Jodie Turner-Smith & Joshua JacksonBrian Ach/GettyJoshua Jackson’s tan suit was the perfect contrast toJodie Turner-Smith’s colorful Mach & Mach mini-dress. Thepair celebrate theQueen & Slimactress’s birthdayat the unveiling of the new fully-electric Lotus Emeya.

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Jodie Turner-Smith & Joshua Jackson

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Jodie Turner-Smith celebrates her birthday with husband Joshua Jackson at the unveiling of the new fully-electric Lotus Emeya on September 07, 2023 in New York City. attends the premiere of the new fully-electric Lotus Emeya on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

Joshua Jackson’s tan suit was the perfect contrast toJodie Turner-Smith’s colorful Mach & Mach mini-dress. Thepair celebrate theQueen & Slimactress’s birthdayat the unveiling of the new fully-electric Lotus Emeya.

10of 25Sabrina CarpenterGotham/GC ImagesSabrina Carpentertops off her muted look with matching makeup and adds a splash with white block heels as she heads to the Jason Bolden x JCPenney event at Caviar Kaspia.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter attends the Jason Bolden JCPenney event at Caviar Kaspia on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

Sabrina Carpentertops off her muted look with matching makeup and adds a splash with white block heels as she heads to the Jason Bolden x JCPenney event at Caviar Kaspia.

11of 25Linda EvangelistaLinda Evangelista.Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockLinda Evangelistakeeps things classic in all black as she makes an in-store appearance at Marc Jacobs,where she was signing copies of her new book.

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Linda Evangelista

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Linda Evangelista In-Store Appearance at Marc Jacobs, New York, USA - 07 Sep 2023

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Linda Evangelistakeeps things classic in all black as she makes an in-store appearance at Marc Jacobs,where she was signing copies of her new book.

12of 25Kelsey MerrittKelsey Merritt.Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesModel Kelsey Merritt strolls the Concrete Jungle in this off-white two-piece.

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Kelsey Merritt

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Kelsey Merritt is seen on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

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Model Kelsey Merritt strolls the Concrete Jungle in this off-white two-piece.

13of 25Lil Nas XLil Nas X.Nina Westervelt/WWD via GettyLil Nas Xsips some bubbly while attending the COACH spring 2024 runway show and dinner afterparty.

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty

Lil Nas X at the COACH Spring 2024 Runway Show and dinner afterparty at the New York Public Library (NYPL) on September 7, 2023 in New York, New York.

Lil Nas Xsips some bubbly while attending the COACH spring 2024 runway show and dinner afterparty.

14of 25Julia FoxJulia Fox.Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesJulia Foxmakes sure she gets seen in a mini with a racy silkscreen print photo.

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Julia Fox

Julia Fox.Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Julia Fox is seen on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

Julia Foxmakes sure she gets seen in a mini with a racy silkscreen print photo.

15of 25Joan SmallsJoan Smalls.Gotham/GC ImagesJoan Smallsattends a David Yurman dinner at Casa Cruz in Midtown wearing an olive-green gown with deep neckline.

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Joan Smalls

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Joan Smalls attends a David Yurman dinner at Casa Cruz in Midtown on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

Joan Smallsattends a David Yurman dinner at Casa Cruz in Midtown wearing an olive-green gown with deep neckline.

16of 25Sergio HudsonSergio Hudson.Paras Griffin/GettyDesignerSergio Hudsonwas honored at the 2023EssenceBest In Black Fashion Awards Dinner & Party at 74Wythe.

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Sergio Hudson

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Honoree Sergio Hudson speaks onstage during attends the 2023 ESSENCE Best In Black Fashion Awards Dinner & Party at 74Wythe on September 07, 2023 in New York City

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DesignerSergio Hudsonwas honored at the 2023EssenceBest In Black Fashion Awards Dinner & Party at 74Wythe.

17of 25Lana CondorLana Condor.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettLana Condorlooks sleek as she attends the Dior event in Brooklyn.

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Lana Condor

Lana Condor.Dimitrios Kambouris/Gett

Lana Condor attends as Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

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Lana Condorlooks sleek as she attends the Dior event in Brooklyn.

18of 25Sofia Richie & Elliot GraingeSofia Richie and Elliot Grainge.Gotham/GC ImagesNewlywedsSofia Richie Graingeand Elliot Grainge have astylish date nightas they attend the David Yurman dinner (she’s the new face of the brand) at Casa Cruz in Midtown Manhattan.

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Sofia Richie & Elliot Grainge

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Sofia Richie (L) and Elliot Grainge attend a David Yurman dinner at Casa Cruz in Midtown

NewlywedsSofia Richie Graingeand Elliot Grainge have astylish date nightas they attend the David Yurman dinner (she’s the new face of the brand) at Casa Cruz in Midtown Manhattan.

19of 25Jenna LyonsJenna Lyons.Stephen Lovekin/ShutterstockStaying true to her style,Jenna Lyonsis cool, calm and collected in this chic ensemble as she makes an appearance at the RIMOWA ‘SEIT 1898’ 125th Anniversary Exhibition.

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Jenna Lyons

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Jenna Lyons RIMOWA ‘SEIT 1898’ 125th Anniversary Exhibition, New York, USA - 07 Sep 2023

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Staying true to her style,Jenna Lyonsis cool, calm and collected in this chic ensemble as she makes an appearance at the RIMOWA ‘SEIT 1898’ 125th Anniversary Exhibition.

20of 25Dove Cameron, Camila Mendes & Benny DramaDove Cameron, Camila Mendes and Benny Drama.Nina Westervelt/WWD via GettyDove Cameron, Camila Mendes and Benny Drama are pictured having a good time while at the COACH show and dinner afterparty.

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Dove Cameron, Camila Mendes & Benny Drama

Dove Cameron, Camila Mendes and Benny Drama.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty

Dove Cameron, Camila Mendes and Benny Drama at the COACH Spring 2024 Runway Show and dinner afterparty at the New York Public Library (NYPL) on September 7, 2023 in New York, New York.

Dove Cameron, Camila Mendes and Benny Drama are pictured having a good time while at the COACH show and dinner afterparty.

21of 25Meghann FahyMeghann Fahy.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyMeghann Fahy decided to color block with a bold print as she also attends the Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel event at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

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Meghann Fahy

Meghann Fahy.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Meghann Fahy attends as Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

Meghann Fahy decided to color block with a bold print as she also attends the Dior and Jean-Michel Othoniel Present J’adore As Seen By Jean-Michel Othoniel event at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

22of 25Naomi SmallsNaomi Smalls.Jared Siskin/GettyAlso at theVogueand Smart Tox event is Naomi Smalls who strikes a fierce pose while in the photobooth.

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Naomi Smalls

Naomi Smalls.Jared Siskin/Getty

Naomi Smalls enjoys the start of New York Fashion Week with Vogue at the Smart Tox kickoff event on September 7th.

Also at theVogueand Smart Tox event is Naomi Smalls who strikes a fierce pose while in the photobooth.

23of 25Spike LeeSpike Lee.Stephen Lovekin/ShutterstockSpike Leepays a colorful homage to Michael Jackson and Prince while at the RIMOWA ‘SEIT 1898’ 125th Anniversary Exhibition.

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Spike Lee

Spike Lee.Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock

Spike Lee RIMOWA ‘SEIT 1898’ 125th Anniversary Exhibition, New York, USA - 07 Sep 2023

Spike Leepays a colorful homage to Michael Jackson and Prince while at the RIMOWA ‘SEIT 1898’ 125th Anniversary Exhibition.

24of 25Lucy HaleJason Sean Weiss/BFA/ShutterstockLucy Hale wears a two-piece bustier look at the Fossil Group: Made For This Collection event.

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Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale, Fossil Group: Made For This Collection Launch Event, Maxwell Social Club, NYC,

Lucy Hale wears a two-piece bustier look at the Fossil Group: Made For This Collection event.

25of 25Cara SantanaCara Santana.Gotham/GC ImagesActress Cara Santana is all about the shimmer and shine as she heads to the L’Agence presentation at Gotham Hall.

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Cara Santana

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Cara Santana attends the L’Agence presentation during New York Fashion Week at Gotham Hall on September 07, 2023 in New York City.

Actress Cara Santana is all about the shimmer and shine as she heads to the L’Agence presentation at Gotham Hall.

source: people.com