As a whole, people in New York dress a whole lot better than people here do. Sorry guys, but it’s a fact.

During my two month long internship in the Big Apple, I spotted so many inspiring outfits on people who had styled something in an unexpected way, nailed a hard-to-pull-off look or just made themselves look unbelievably cool. When I was lucky, I could whip out my phone fast enough to sneak a few creeper pics and document their sartorial superiority.

I caught sight of this girl while out thrift shopping and was obsessed with her daring, one of a kind style. Her outfit base was acid wash skinny jeans and a Star Wars tee, but the crocheted vest, wrapped headband, dog collar choker, canteen-on-a-chain necklace and hip-slung fanny pack really defined her look. Also, note that she wore two different sneakers, a black and white high top with a yellow and gray low top. Even her funky printed umbrella added to her clashing retro look.

This girl let the top of her plaid jumpsuit hang down unbuttoned to highlight her edgy leather vest and black lace bralette. Combat boots and a belly button ring were well-coordinated accessory choices. Her bright red bag contrasted with the washed out red jumpsuit, somehow working with the rest of her look but adding one slightly “off” element as a playful twist.

This guy had an air of cool about him that was only heightened by his ’90s grunge style. He paired straight leg high rise ripped jeans with an oversized flannel tucked in at the front to show off his punky grommet belt. The black sweatshirt slung over his shoulders and a thin gold charm choker around his neck made it his own. That empty latte cup from a small coffee shop was really his statement piece though; it showed that although he’s a true New Yorker by style standards, he’s also too much of a hipster to drink Starbucks.

From head to toe, this girl was the epitome of chic. This dress would look too fancy in another fabric, but in that matte picnic blanket plaid and with her artfully disheveled bun, it was just casual enough for eating takeout on a bench in Soho. The belt cinching her waist defined her figure and helped the longer midi dress not overwhelm her petite frame. Also, those lace up block heels were absolutely fabulous.

I liked how this girl interpreted the patches trend. She left her patched light denim shirtdress unbuttoned, making it play the role of jacket while also showing off her graphic tee and black shorts underneath. The Adidas brought together her casual yet cool look, and that vintage looking camera around her neck was super fun and quirky.

This one is of Chris Daughtry trying to convince Cher to collaborate on a song with him. Not really. They’re probably just some cool lovebirds from Brooklyn, but still, talk about a power couple. Her high-waisted, ankle-skimming vintage ’90s jeans were killer, as were her mini circle backpack, stacked rings, choker and chunky chain-adorned booties. His ripped black skinny jeans, haphazardly rolled white tee, sneakers, sunglasses and brown bowler hat were equally amazing. #couplegoals

This dude was mixing textures, patterns and colors like an absolute pro. His rolled rust colored chinos updated the average white shirt and black blazer. He showed off his pattern mixing skills with a textured knit chevron tie, red and gold pocket square, and striped socks with a pop of blue. From the suede tassel loafers to the perfectly coiffed hair to the unnecessary underground sunglasses, bro was nailing the artsy metro look.

Her caramel midi skirt, black and white striped top, greige sandals and graphite tote bag are neutral mixing aspirations at their highest. The outfit’s pop of color, however, was what really grabbed my attention; she wrapped a printed scarf to the front of her head, then twisted and tied it around her braided bun for a creative and feminine touch.