What Is a Canadian Girl Chic?

In Part 1 of Fall, we brought you Clothes for Canadian Life—elevated basics designed for the everyday moments that make up our lives.

For Part 2, we're turning things up a notch.

Welcome to Canadian Girl Chic: clothes for those times when you want something a little extra... but still extra Canadian. 🇨🇦

We hear a lot about French Girl Style. Scandinavian minimalism. New York cool.

But what about us?

What does it mean to be Canadian Chic?

At Smithery, we think it's time we defined it.

Canadian Chic isn't about dressing for some imaginary life somewhere else. It's about looking great for the life we actually live—where the weather changes by the hour, layers aren't optional and a great pair of jeans can take you pretty much anywhere.

It's effortless. It's comfortable. It's a little bit cool.

And every once in a while, it's a little bit glam.

Canadian Chic Is...

Second Skin tanks that create the perfect base for whatever comes next.

Statement denim because great jeans are practically part of our national uniform.

Denim on denim—a Canadian tuxedo, obviously. 🇨🇦 And yes, we fully embrace it.

Knits that work with everything, because sweater weather isn't just a season here. It's practically a lifestyle.

Comfy layers you can add, remove, reverse and add again as the temperature inevitably changes three times before lunch.

A touch of sparkle inspired by the Northern Lights, because elevated basics don't have to mean boring basics.

It's a great vest thrown over a column of colour.

A bootcut jean with just the right shoe.

A cozy cardigan over your favourite tank

And it's faux fur for a little unexpected glamour—because why should we save the fun stuff for the holidays?

Throw it over denim. Wear it out for dinner. Add it to an otherwise simple outfit and suddenly you've got a look.

Canadian Chic can be practical and still have a little drama.

It's Fashion for Canadian Life—Turned Up a Notch

Part 1 of our Fall collection was about the pieces that get you through the everyday.

Part 2 is for the moments when you want something a little extra.

Dinner with friends. Date night. Drinks after work. A concert. A party. Or a random Tuesday when you're simply in the mood to wear faux fur.

Because “special” pieces don't need to wait around for special occasions.

Canadian Chic is about mixing those statement pieces into your real wardrobe.

Sparkle with denim.

Faux fur over a simple knit.

A statement jean with your favourite basics..

Something unexpected mixed with something you already know and love.

A little extra, without feeling like too much.

Maybe Canadian Chic Was Here All Along

Perhaps we didn't need another aesthetic imported from somewhere else.

Maybe Canadian Chic has been right in front of us all along.

Great jeans. Comfy layers. Beautiful knits. Elevated basics. Statement denim. A little sparkle. A touch of faux fur. And clothes that are ready for whatever the day—or the weather—throws at you.

It's practical without looking practical.

Comfortable without looking sloppy.

Current without chasing every trend.

And occasionally just a little bit extra.

This Fall at Smithery, it's also Canadian from top to bottom. Every brand in our Fall collection is Canadian, curated for the way Canadian women actually live—and the moments when we want to turn it up a notch.

Part 1: Clothes for Canadian Life.

Part 2: Canadian Chic.

Because Canadian women deserve our own definition of chic.

And we think it looks pretty great on us. 🇨🇦