Wear it like... Molly Blutstein

There’s a certain type of woman who manages to make a silk nightdress, ballet flats and vintage sunglasses look more interesting than even the most meticulously put-together catwalk outfit. And that’s content creator and MANGO Girl Molly Blutstein, better known as @accidentalinfluencer, who combines softness and elegance with a carefree, slightly imperfect touch that makes her wardrobe irresistible and the object of desire for many.

Her taste for delicate fabrics, lace details, muted tones and flowing silhouettes—combined in a way that looks natural on her rather than coming across as overly dressed up—manages to capture that almost sacred feeling in the world of fashion of ‘looking good without trying too hard’, in other words, feeling romantic, understated, a little nostalgic and very, very cool.

How would she describe her personal style? How does she choose her look in the mornings? What is it about the 90s aesthetic that appeals to her so much? These and others are some of the questions Molly has answered for us by creating three outfits based on our summer collection, drawing inspiration from a term that, for us, perfectly encapsulates her style: undone femininity.

Dressing by feeling, not formula

In a landscape dominated by aesthetics with increasingly specific labels, the appeal of undone femininity lies precisely in its refusal to fit into any particular category. For our MANGO Girl, it’s not so much about following a specific formula as it is about letting herself be guided by instinct, contradiction and her own personality: “I’d describe my style as feminine, carefree, modern and always deliberately off-balance,” she says with a laugh. “I’m always playing with colour, texture, prints and shapes to create my own style.” One of her favourite principles when it comes to getting dressed is knowing when to stop. “How do I stop an outfit from looking too polished? I add something more casual to the mix, something that feels less over-the-top.” Sometimes it’s the hairstyle. Sometimes it’s the shoes. Sometimes it’s an accessory with a bit more character. “All of that can help add that more casual, carefree touch.” After all, perfection can be boring. Character, on the other hand, rarely is.

For Molly, getting dressed is a form of creative expression. Her mornings are guided less by planning and more by intuition: “How I choose my look often depends on the weather, the season, my mood and whether I’ve had any external stimulus that’s inspired me,” she explains. “Even if it’s just the tree I can see from my window.” A page in a book, a video watched whilst having a coffee, a colour she spots on a morning walk... Anything can become a starting point for this American, offering a refreshing perspective in an age when social media often encourages us to consume endless inspiration rather than interpret it for ourselves.

Nostalgia redefining femininity

But what does undone femininity mean to her? Her interpretation seems less about aesthetics and more about philosophy. “I suppose it’s a way of questioning the typical idea of femininity and letting it change and evolve as it pleases.” It’s an approach that’s particularly relevant today, when femininity is no longer defined by a single silhouette, attitude or set of rules. Instead, you might feel more romantic one day, minimalist the next, and somewhere in between the rest of the time.

That said, if you’ve been following @accidentalinfluencer for a while, you’ll know that retro and vintage styles feature in her looks, particularly those from the 1990s and 2000s: “What appeals to me about those decades is the naturalness they convey,” she explains. “Everything was more casual and carefree, yet still elegant, feminine and put-together in its own way.” When asked about the naturalness behind this approach to femininity, she explains: “I really believe it all comes down to how you feel inside, about yourself,” she says. “You don’t need to add much when you feel good in what you’re wearing.” According to her, confidence can completely transform the way you perceive your clothes. And what could be more powerfully feminine than that?

The New York reality check

Like many fashion lovers who move to New York, Molly quickly discovered that the city puts the relationship between style and practicality to the test: “I have to think more about comfort and durability,” she admits. “I go out and walk a lot more.” And yet, some habits are very hard to break. “Although I often ignore that and wear exactly what I like,” she says with a laugh. “Which I usually regret afterwards, but I’ll always take a chance for a good look.” It’s a sentiment that anyone who has ever prioritized their passion for shoes over comfort will understand instantly.

Despite this, Molly tries to stick to a certain summer uniform, one that’s wonderfully simple and easy to recreate: “A plain white T-shirt and a pretty skirt, or a silk slip dress, with sandals or ballet flats, and a nice handbag.” It’s a formula we might call timeless, rather than dictated by trends. However, what makes it particularly interesting is the contrast she introduces: “Always with a functional accessory or metallic details to balance it all out.” That simple touch is repeated throughout her wardrobe: softness interrupted by structure, romanticism tempered by practicality. “The choice of materials and colours is everything,” she says. “If I’m wearing a delicate lace top, I want to make sure I incorporate some darker or sturdier materials. There’ll always be a give-and-take between those lighter, more delicate elements and the more structured, heavier ones.”

It’s a styling trick that some of fashion’s most enduring icons have intuitively mastered: never let an outfit become too predictable.

Style as connection

Ultimately, fashion is a form of communication. When asked what she hopes people will feel when they see her style, her answer has nothing to do with admiration or validation. “I want people to be inspired, to feel moved, and to connect with what I’m wearing,” she says. Molly is someone who doesn’t dress to impress, but to express. And perhaps that is what makes this undone femininity so appealing: it’s not about looking perfect, but about being yourself.