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If a show has ever captured what sixteen feels like, it’s The Summer I Turned Pretty. The TV adaptation of Jenny Han’s bestselling book will make you remember the excruciating highs and lows of being a teenager. While I’m probably more invested in the Belly-Conrad-Jeremiah love triangle than I should be, I’m equally here for the other trifecta: the Cape Cod meets Hamptons meets Outer Banks aesthetic of Han’s fictional Cousins Beach. Every character has a distinct style from Laurel to Steven to Taylor and, of course, our heroine cuts an instantly recognizable figure in her trademark crop tops and colorful knits. Read on to see our favorite TSITP-inspired looks and don’t forget Susannah’s sage advice, “The world is not only happening to you, but you are happening to the world.”
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Belly Conklin
She’s living every teen’s dream, and we’re honestly a little jealous about it. Belly’s wardrobe is only part of her metamorphosis from awkward tween to apple-of-everyone’s-eye – while we can’t promise two insanely handsome brothers will fall in love with you in these threads, we can guarantee that you’ll look super fun and flirty.
Jeremiah Fisher
He’s the type of family friend you always wished for as a kid – equal parts adorable and thoughtful. While his incredibly good looks can be distracting, when we do zero in on his clothes, we find a rarely-struck balance of Gen-Z-yet-aspirational. Patterned button downs, funky prints…What can’t this kid rock?
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Taylor *Madison* Jewel
With edgy and loud clothes to match her personality, Taylor’s character arguably has the most fun style. We’d classify her looks as ‘always ready for a concert’ – even if she’s heading to the boardwalk for a competitive game of laser tag. Take a leap and grab some Taylor-eque pieces to your wardrobe – it’s what summer is all about.
Conrad Fisher
Conrad’s style screams East Coast. When you’re this handsome, everything looks good on you – so it’s no wonder he keeps things simple and classic. He wears the type of basics you’ll keep in your wardrobe for a while, so you can’t go wrong with his capsule-style wardrobe.
Steven Conklin
Steven’s just dressed for a good time. He’s the type of older brother who gets away with stirring the pot because he has good grades and a plan for his future. It’s annoying, sure, but he ultimately proves to have a heart of gold. While said heart of gold is sold separately, if you want to achieve the rest of Steven’s vibe, here’s where to start.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a nostalgia fest for those of us well past our teenage years. It’s also an aesthetic feast with gorgeous vistas and plenty of emulatable outfits that you can recreate with the products in this guide.