The Definitive Best Dressed Listis incomplete without acknowledging the Best Street Style category. In the realm of women’s street style this year, we witnessed a vibrant display of bold colours, striking silhouettes, statement accessories, unexpected twists, a touch of casual flair, and undeniably cool elements.
Whether they were fashion show attendees, running errands, on date nights, or brunching, these women elevated the art of dressing to the nines as they gracefully manoeuvred through cities in top-of-the-line fashion.
Nonye Udeogu always captivated us with her style choices, while Chelsea Boatey consistently impressed us with her outfits against scenic backdrops. Let’s not forget Jariatu Danita, who flawlessly got her fashion game right every single time. Now, let’s dive into the list of ten remarkable female style stars who owned street style this year.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/old-brick-houses-in-the-westmount-borough-of-montreal-quebec-canada.jpg?id=60784894&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p>If you thought <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-real-estate" target="_blank">Montreal real estate</a> was already out of reach, this month's numbers might make you wince.</p><p>According to <a href="https://wealthnorth.ca/housing-market/montreal/" target="_blank">new data from Wealth North</a>, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/homes-prices-montreal-2025-income" target="_blank">median price of a single-family home in the Montreal CMA</a> held steady at $625,000 in May. But due to a slight bump in mortgage rates — from 3.89% to 3.99% — the annual income required to afford that price jumped by $1,359 in one month, now sitting at $165,366.</p><p>In other words, even though home prices didn't go up, affording one still got harder.</p><p>This income level places you well above the national average salary and deep into the top-earning percentiles in Canada. For context, <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250529/dq250529b-eng.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new data from Statistics Canada</a> indicates that the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-salary-quebec-2025" target="_blank">average full-time worker in Quebec makes around $65,000 per year</a>.</p><p>Meanwhile, condo affordability is becoming its own uphill climb. The median condo price in the Montreal CMA is now $427,500, and you’d need to earn at least $121,054 annually to make it work — a $1,614 jump since April.</p><p>Here's how much properties are going for in surrounding regions, along with how much you'd need to earn per year to afford one. </p><strong>Single-family homes (May 2025)</strong><br/><ul><li>Montreal CMA: $625,000 → $165,366</li><li> Island of Montreal: $797,500 → $204,068 </li><li> Laval: $624,000 → $165,141</li><li> North Shore: $558,250 → $150,390 </li><li> South Shore: $635,000 → $167,609 </li><li> Vaudreuil-Soulanges: $600,000 → $159,757 </li><li> Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: $569,500 → $152,914</li></ul> <strong>Condos (May 2025)</strong><br/><ul><li>Montreal CMA: $427,500 → $121,054</li><li> Island of Montreal: $487,531 → $134,523</li><li> Laval: $418,000 → $118,923 </li><li> North Shore: $355,000 → $104,788 </li><li> South Shore: $392,444 → $113,189 </li><li> Vaudreuil-Soulanges: $357,933 → $105,446 </li><li> Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: no data provided</li></ul> <p>These figures are based on a 25-year amortization, minimum down payment, typical property taxes and heating costs, and CMHC mortgage insurance.</p><p>You can plug in your own salary and down payment details using Wealth North's home affordability calculator <a href="https://wealthnorth.ca/housing-market/montreal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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Whether they were fashion show attendees, running errands, on date nights, or brunching, these women elevated the art of dressing to the nines as they gracefully manoeuvred through cities in top-of-the-line fashion.
