Happy 36th Birthday, Kim Kardashian West! How to Snag the Style Icon’s Fashion-Forward Look Inline

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  • Duster and Denim
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    Duster and Denim

    An unlikely pairing but, as Kardashian West demonstrated, playing with proportion and wearing a floor-skimming duster over denim cutoffs creates a leg-lengthening effect and offsets the formality of the topper.

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    ATM henley long-sleeved ribbed-jersey top, $129, matchesfashion.com; Jacquie Aiche spaced-out diamond and 14K yellow gold choker necklace, $1,265, saksfifthavenue.com; Gianvito Rossi Portofino ankle-strap sandals, $1,195, barneys.com; Brock Collection tie-waist jacket, $11,900, farfetch.com; Misha Nonoo Loulou skirt, $265, orchardmile.com

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    Army Strong

    Kardashian West’s corset-tie dress might have Victorian-era undertones, but she amped up the militaristic effect with knit booties in a tonally coordinated shade.

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    Topshop camo belted tee dress, $30, topshop.com; Manolo Blahnik Hangi square clutch, $1,925, barneys.com; Yeezy Season 2 high knit boots, $895, thewebster.us

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    Urban Beach Babe

    Was there a cooler moment than Mr. and Mrs. West at this year’s MTV VMAs? Mrs. West arrived impeccably fresh-faced and glowing in a throwback ruched dress from John Galliano and strappy sandals. Ideal for both a girls’ night out or date night, this is one look sure to impress. Add a dash of gold jewelry for a truly modern take on regal style.

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    Marc Jacobs satin dress with gathered detail, $2,159, stylebop.com; Julie Vos coin pendant necklace, $165, tnuck.com; Gorjana Uma pendant necklace, $85, nordstrom.com; Sam Edelman Helaine lace-up pointed-toe pumps, $130, bloomingdales.com

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    Cleopatra 2016

    Channel a modern-day queen like Kardashian West did at Balmain’s after-party in a sinewy, gilded dress with a liquid-finish effect. Add shield shades, Lucite heels, and major bracelets and own the night in grand fashion.

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    1994 Gianni Versace haute couture evening metallic dress, $16,800, 1stdibs.com; Céline acetate mask sunglasses, $286, matchesfashion.com; Rosantica Giraffa set of two gold and copper-tone cuffs, $290, net-a-porter.com; Yandy slide heels, $36, yandy.com

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    The Minimal Monochromatic Moment

    Kardashian West isn’t a stranger to one-note dressing—for a wedding she attended with husband Kanye, she opted for a two-piece ensemble in neutral tones to highlight her tan. Complete the look with complementary accessories in similar hues for a perfect sartorial match.

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    Balmain ruched dress, $1,024, mytheresa.com; Bottega Veneta long knot clutch, $1,750, fwrd.com; Manfredi Jewels triple open circle drops necklace, $6,400, 1stdibs.com; Saint Laurent Paris patent leather pumps, $595, neimanmarcus.com