Madrid fashion style tips from locals

While Barcelona is widely popular for its avant-garde food scene and beautiful beaches, Madrid—a traditional city rooted in history—remains one of my favorite places for fashion and shopping. It’s not a resort or beach town. travel clothesYou’ll be happier if you purchase accessories and shoes that are suitable for daily use. After your trip, you can re-wear the clothes. You can’t wear them after your trip. Paro You can now buy the Ibiza products you bought in NYC!

Madrid’s fashion scene is booming, and it goes hand in hand with the thriving food scene. Madrid is a very “working city” and offers top fashion brands such as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Mango. The working professional crowd. But there are great boutique brands created by Spanish creatives in the city like gender-neutral label Palomo Spain, the sustainability-minded Colmillo de MorsaThe popular shoe brand Flabelus. 

For a quick guide to the best of Madrid’s fashion, I’ve put together a list of 12 style tips I learned from locals. They start at only $16.

Oversized Jeans

Free People We the Free Baggy Jeans 

If you sit outside any café in Madrid at the weekend, it will seem as if baggy, over-sized pants are a Madrilenos’ uniform. This look can also be paired with a white T-shirt and an oversized jacket (more about that later). Free People’s boho-inspired silhouette jeans will help you achieve a “Madrid” look wherever you are. While shopping in busy streets, you can see Madrilenos sporting all kinds of oversized trousers and jeans. Centro Canalejas And in the coolest bars of the city.

Platform Sandals

Madera Wedge Sandal

Sandals are becoming more popular as the temperature rises. If you want to wear them in the city, look for ones with a large platform. This will make them appear more dressy. You can choose from high platforms or big wedge espadrilles, but for a comfortable pair that can handle a lot (whether you’re shopping, walking through the Prado Museum and climbing stairs), this Teva Madera Sandal is hard to beat. A shoe with leather straps and a comfortable microfiber liner, as well as a sturdy sole made of recycled material, can be worn all day long and goes with almost any outfit.

A White Shirt

Lyaner Women’s Casual Shirt Dress

Call it a boyfriend shirt or a dress—either way, this long white button-down is a great item to have when in Madrid. This style of oversized shirt has been worn with skinny jeans, tailored suit pants, and denim shorts. The shirt is available in many colors. However, the Madridians prefer to keep it classic and wear it in white. It can be worn casually or more formally.

Oversized Jacket

TRF Oversized Jean Jacket with Scarf

Madrid is currently on the trend for anything oversized, including jackets. Since spring evenings are often chilly, many locals have denim jackets on hand. This denim coat by Spanish brand Zara, with its oversized fitting, is both on-trend and versatile. Add a silk scarf to the jacket for a stylish look at night. This is what most Madrilenos prefer. This is a great alternative to denim if you don’t like it. white colored Trabjao jacket Instead, try the Spanish brand Sisyphe.

Vest

Madewell Pinstripe Cutaway Vest

A tailored vest is one of the most popular items in Madrid’s boutiques and designer shops. Madrilenos are wearing the complete set with trainers and casual shoes this season. Julia Roberts has been spotted wearing the Madewell Pinstripe Vest. Pretty Woman You can get the same vibes in a luxury hotel such as Four Seasons Madrid, or even just at a luncheon on a Saturday.

Colored Pants

BTFBM High-waisted Palazzo Pants

Madrid is a busy city, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the locals dress in basic clothes. You’ll find well-tailored pants in the Madrid financial district or at a luxurious hotel for an afternoon tea. Pink is a popular color for the season. These wide-leg straight-leg pants in pink are ideal for art gallery openings and late-night bar crawls.

Printed Silk Scarf

Halsbrook Multiprinted Silk Scarf

I’m not sure if I’ve ever met a Madrileno without a silk scarlet. In Madrid, young and older people alike use a silk scarf to add a touch of elegance to even the most casual outfit. Vilagallo is a Spanish brand that is famous for its vibrant fashion and patterns. Its silk scarves make it worth spending the extra money. Combine it with an oversized denim coat for a casual look that is perfect when temperatures drop at night.

Espadrilles

Viscata Escala Canvas Espadrille Wedges

Espadrilles, the most famous fashion accessory in Spain, are a must-have for any visitor to Madrid. These iconic comfy shoes are designed to keep your feet cool in the summer—they’re often made of cotton or canvas—while presenting a sophisticated style. Espadrilles are sold in many boutiques throughout the city, so it’s easy to find one you like when you get there. Viscata shoes are worth looking for, according to me. There are multiple colours and different wedge heights to choose from, but I love the Escala Canvas High Wedge Heel best: it’s so comfortable that I can wear it all day and night in Madrid—even on the cobblestones!

Structured Belt

Syhood Straw Weave Elastic Waist Belt

In Madrid, a structured belt is a must-have accessory. It can be used to tighten a dress’ waist and make it look more shapely. This set of three woven belts is perfect for the popular style, which favors big and chunky ones.

A Blazer

Zara Eyelet Blazer

Madrid is a city where blazers are not just for the office. The bigger the shoulder pads the better. You’ll see them all over: in the bustling streets of Chueca and at a luxury hotel like Edition MadridOr a Michelin-starred restaurant such as Smoked Room I saw someone wearing it just last week. This Zara embroidered blazer with eyelets is perfect for those who want a jacket that can be worn in spring and fall.

Mary Janes

Flabelus Cora Mary Jane Flat

Manolo Blhnik, one of the most renowned shoe designers in the world, is from Spain. However, many great Spanish shoe brands offer similar styles at a fraction of their price. Cora Mary Jane Flats are currently the most popular ballerinas being worn in Madrid. These shoes have a velvety exterior that makes them soft and comfortable. This is the perfect pair to wear for a day shopping in Madrid.

Lightweight Sneakers

Icebug Eli RB9X

Retiro Park, in Madrid, is similar to Central Park, in New York. Locals will always be running, exercising, or training there, no matter what day you visit. The lightweight Icebug Runners from Icebug are perfect for walking around Madrid or running in Retiro.

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