Mary-Kate Olsen Is Rewriting the Rules of Beach Attire in a Rare New Photo

It’s not what you wear, it’s how you wear it. Amid the ever-gaudier displays of wealth among the moneyed elite of New York, Mary-Kate Olsen has drawn a line in the sand, literally, stepping out onto the beaches of the Hamptons in sweatpants and flip-flops, because when you’re on vacation, you’re allowed to dress like you’re on vacation.
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The reclusive actor turned designer was just spotted strolling through a farm wearing an oversized T-shirt with an “L.A.” pattern (!), sunglasses, a baseball hat, loose-fitting black sweats, sandals, and carrying a canvas tote bag. Take a look at the ’fit, here. She and twin sister Ashley are rarely photographed these days, but just a year ago the two masterminds behind The Row were spotted braving the heat in, you’ll never guess…sweatpants. Signature style alert.
REFILE – CORRECTING TYPO IN OLSENTwin sisters Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen watch from the front row during the J. Mendel Fall/Winter 2012 collection show during New York Fashion Week, February 15, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES – Tags: FASHION)CODE: X02452CARLO ALLEGRI