Now that one of my favorite guilty pleasure shows, Gossip Girl is finally back on the air (who else is going to be watching tonight?), I wanted to talk about Gossip Girl fashion!
I get tons of emails from readers asking where the Gossip Girl characters get their clothes, and how they can find similar outfits, so I decided to write an article series about it.
Today I’m going to break down Serena Van Der Woodsen’s style, because it seems like every blog in the universe has talked about Blair Waldorf’s style already! Serena is also my favorite character on the show, so of course I wanted to start with her.
Serena’s Style
Serena’s sense of style on the show is said to be “inspired by Kate Moss.” That means that she mixes lots of fashion-forward and vintage pieces together for a look that is “boho chic” with a rocker-chick edge.
Like her style icon Ms. Moss, Serena is not afraid to wear something crazy if she’s in love with it, can throw anything on and make it look effortlessly fabulous, and she will never leave the house without putting a unique spin on her outfit!
Of course, Serena’s style is also inspired by the Upper East Side, so there is always an element of classic chic that gets thrown into the mix. Serena’s clothes may not always look it, but most are very expensive designer pieces, made in luxurious fabrics and costing hundreds of dollars.
Don’t worry, though. It’s easy to emulate Serena’s style and look just as fabulous for much less money! Once you have the basics down, it’s very simple to make that “I just threw this on” look yours.
Serena’s Wardrobe Essentials
If you want to dress like Serena, there are a few key pieces that you’ll want to make sure you have in your wardrobe. These are the staples of Serena’s look.
Well-cut Jackets
Serena is pretty much always wearing a jacket. While of course jackets are a must for Manhattan in the winter, they are still definitely one of her signature looks.
Serena has quite a collection of every type of jacket: long, short, cropped, leather, wool and everything in between! She wears them in every color, too: bright colors like red and gold, muted shades like gray, and earth tones like camel and brown.
If you want to wear a jacket like Serena does, the cut is everything. A jacket that fits you perfectly is a wardrobe goldmine – you can wear it with everything and you’ll always look well put-together. One way to make sure your jackets fit just right is to bring them to a tailor – it doesn’t cost much money to have seams taken in or let out, and it will pay off hugely in the long run!
To find a great jacket like one of Serena’s, check EBay, vintage stores (many of Serena’s are vintage), and even H&M (they have been known to carry some cute ones!) Then call up your tailor & get it so it fits you right.
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