We detected several trends on the streets of New York this summer. For one, loafers are back in a big way, especially the backless variety. High-waisted jeans, crop pants and wide-leg trousers are trumping shorts or dresses on the city's stylish ladies. And-perhaps it's no surprise-a palette of black and navy looks cool, even when the temps rise.

Global style reporter Kristin Yamada snapped photos of four enviable outfits around NYC this season. We've dissected them and selected similar styles that you can shop now. Because imitation is not only the highest form of flattery, but also an art.

There is such balance in this outfit: the modern graphic tee with the vintage blouse, the sheer softness of the top with the durable grittiness of the denim, the feminine ruffles with the frayed pant cuff. When a look works this well, it's impossible not to take notice and take notes.

Pam & Gela Frankie hashtag tee | Comme des Garçons Ester ruffle blouse | AMO Babe released hem crop jeans

This is what relaxed looks like. Oversized essentials paired with a crisp white sneaker establish an outfit you'll want to live in. We see no good reason not to, for the record.

Vince cuff sleeve cocoon tee | Vince pull-on wide leg trousers | ACNE Studios Adriana leather sneaker

Another pretty combination of lace, denim and leather loafers, this outfit is seriously flirty daywear for the city streets. Boyfriend jeans and masculine slides anchor the lingerie-style, shoulder-baring shirt.

Kobi Halperin Luz lace trim camisole | Current/Elliott The Fling boyfriend jeans | Marni Sabot slide loafer

Crop pants with a crop top and lace-up sandals may be the season's most sultry getup. A dotted print keeps this otherwise vampy outfit sweet. The addition of a choker simulates the Hadid sisters' style-a duo worth studying this summer.

Amuse Society Awaken crop top | Theory Navalane Arlington ankle pants | Hinge Skylar lace-up sandal