Selena Gomez took the Upper West Side by storm yesterday, not just with her signature charm, but with two sartorial statements that felt like a masterclass in offbeat urban style. As cameras rolled on Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building, the multihyphenate served two dramatically different looks—each with its own brand of unexpected flair.
Her first ensemble played with preppy tropes in all the right ways: a sharply tailored navy blazer—adorned with an abundance of utilitarian buttons—sat atop a maroon pinstripe mini, giving the schoolgirl aesthetic a grown-up twist. She grounded the look with sheer black tights in a subtle fishnet pattern and over-the-knee black suede boots that demanded attention. Dangling silver earrings added just enough movement to balance the precision of the tailoring.
Hours later, Gomez pivoted sharply into motorsport-chic-meets-Y2K nostalgia. Swapping structure for swagger, she layered a roomy black hoodie over a longline gray tee and paired them with sleek black leggings. Her boot choice—black leather and ankle-skimming—echoed the attitude of the moment. But the pièce de résistance? A floor-sweeping leather coat covered in gleaming silver studs, which caught the city’s early summer light with every step.
Throughout the day, Gomez wore her chestnut locks in relaxed waves and kept her glam glowy—rose-kissed cheeks, soft lips, and an elongated neutral manicure that whispered Rare Beauty (her own brainchild, of course).
While the release date for Only Murders in the Building Season 5 is still under wraps, Gomez’s presence—both on- and off-screen—is a preview of the energy to come. With Steve Martin and Martin Short back in the mix, and Selena playing fashion chameleon on the sidewalks of Manhattan, the season already promises twists far beyond the plotlines.
Because if there’s one thing Gomez does better than murder mysteries, it’s commanding the moment with style that never plays it safe.
