Lily collins's low-key style proves you don't need emily cooper's outrageous looks to stand out

Lily Collins is a master of understated chic, and her recent outing with husband Charlie McDowell in London is the perfect example.

Collins's mom-off-duty look was refreshingly grounded

Far from her over-the-top character Emily Cooper, the actress opted for a distressed leather jacket from Acne Studios, worn with a olive green knit turtleneck underneath. The pop of color was a nice touch, but it was the easy cool of the collar being turned up that really made the look.

Her bottom half added a welcome bit of contrast with off-white cargo pants and taupe Adidas Spezial sneakers, while a quilted black Chanel 25 bag provided the perfectly polished finishing touch.

This isn't the first time Collins has rocked a gender-neutral outfit paired with a feminine It-bag. Last August, the actress was spotted in Italy filming the fifth season of Emily in Paris in a more androgynous ensemble, complete with a gray drawstring chore coat, khaki button-up, black joggers, and her trusty Adidas Spezials.

So, for anyone who doesn't feel quite like Emily Cooper, take this lesson away from Lily Collins's outfit formula: bold colors and patterns aren't the only way to stand out with style.