How Lupita Nyong’o Wears Plaid and Green Coats to Perfection

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Get ready to be blown away by Lupita Nyong’o’s exceptional styling prowess. The Mexican-Kenyan actress has dazzled us all on the red carpet.

Lupita quickly became a household name and a fashion icon overnight, thanks to her impeccable sartorial choices.

Lupita Nyong’o wears a Woolrich wool blend plaid coat with sheer tightsLupita Nyong’o looks stunning in a Woolrich wool blend plaid coat with sheer tights (Credit: WENN)

Many of us may not realize that the 32-year-old also slays off the red carpet. We’re absolutely in love with her outfits on her way to the Broadway play Eclipsed.

One of her recent looks is a chic Parisian-inspired ensemble featuring a stunning red and black gingham Woolrich coat, a little black dress, sheer tights, and booties. She completed the look with a striped scarf and a fedora hat.

Lupita Nyong’o in Matt Benson Black Arrow ankle booties arrives for the matinee of ‘Eclipsed’Lupita Nyong’o in Matt Bernson Black Arrow ankle booties, arriving for the matinee of ‘Eclipsed’ in New York on November 22, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

Lupita embraced the Parisian vibe again the day before with a green double-breasted coat over a black sweater and pants.

Lupita Nyong’o carries a red leather Giorgio Armani Borgonuovo bagLupita Nyong’o carrying a red leather Giorgio Armani Borgonuovo bag (Credit: WENN)

She wore the Matt Bernson boots again, elevating her style with a grey fedora hat and a red doctor’s bag.

Lupita Nyong’o arrives in a green double-breasted coat at the Public Theater for the matinee of 'Eclipsed'Lupita Nyong’o arriving in a green double-breasted coat at the Public Theater for the matinee of ‘Eclipsed’ in New York on November 21, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

We dare you not to be inspired by these two looks from Lupita Nyong’o. We’re tempted to rummage through our closets and assemble something similar.

Of course, similar coats are essential to the formula. Here are some you might want to include in your fall and winter wardrobe:

Saylor Desiree Jacket1. Saylor Desiree Jacket, $352.00

Ganni State Street Coat2. Ganni State Street Coat, $545.00

Forte Couture Houndstooth Coat3. Forte Couture Houndstooth Coat, $490.17

Chloe Classic Coat4. Chloe Classic Coat, $2235.05

Aspesi Double Breasted Coat5. Aspesi Double Breasted Coat, $1040.61

Loveless Classic Single Breasted Coat6. Loveless Classic Single-Breasted Coat, $592.09

Cedric Charlier Belted Coat7. Cedric Charlier Belted Coat, $2,474.83

What do you think? Did she inspire you to elevate your fall and winter styling game?