British singer and "it" girl Charli XCX is having her moment—or rather, her “brat girl summer” so to speak. Since the release of her latest album titled Brat, we haven't been able to escape that distinct neon green and catchy, club-coded tunes that have gone extremely viral on social media. The most recent brat girl trend is the "Apple" Tiktok dance, which has gone crazy viral in the last few weeks. Created by content creator Kelley Heyer, the cheeky little dance is hard to miss, with celebrities like Charli herself, the cast of Twister—Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones—as well as hundreds of thousands of brat girls worldwide.
With the whirlwind of brat-coded visuals and music, what exactly is a “brat girl”? Well, the star explained in a BBC podcast that “It can go that way, like, quite luxury, but it can also be so, like, trashy. Just, like, a pack of cigs, and, like, a Bic lighter, and, like, a strappy white top. With no bra. That's, like, kind of all you need.” Additionally, from what we've gathered, the "brat aesthetic embodies the style elements of a '365 party girl'—she's edgy, she's cool, she's Y2K and she's 'so Julia'".
With that being said, "brat girl summer" encapsulates the carefree attitude of a "brat" girl— one who is effortlessly confident, adventurous and a little sleazy in a cool "it" girl way. The pop culture movement's characteristics of bold and playful styles and an unapologetic attitude, is incredibly fun and empowering. Ahead, we've gathered some brat-coded looks inspired by the one and only Charli XCX, to kick off your brat girl summer.
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Casual Brat
Truly embrace the brat girl summer attitude with Charli XCX's official baby tee. Pair the simple white tee with little elements of chaos and messiness like these "dirty" Acne Studios jeans and a pair of edgy Diesel point-toe boots. If you're looking to go even further, edge it up with Charli's smudged smokey eye look to channel the ultimate cool girl ensemble.
BRAT Baby Tee, $55, Charlie XCX.com.
Super Baggy Fit Jeans, $1,000, Acne Studios.
D-Clous Hbt Boots, $1,095, Diesel.
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Off-Duty Brat
Off-duty brat is all about looking ultra-stylish with minimal effort. Do like Charli and opt for some baggy statement jeans and a black long-sleeved top—a reliable combo that is effortless and hits the mark every single time. Accessorise with a pair of sleek black sunnies to complete the look.
Black Mini Cowboy Jeans, about $458, Y/PROJECT via Ssense.
Long-sleeve Semi-sheer T-shirt, $300, Juun.J via Farfetch.
Giv Cut Oversized D-frame Nylon Sunglasses, about $855, Givenchy via Net-a-Porter.
Girl's Night Out Brat
A night out on the town with your closest girlfriends is the time to channel that fun, chaotic, "365 party girl" energy. Above, the singer exudes main character energy in the feminine-fuelled "360" music video visuals. Follow her lead and opt for a "big top, small bottom" fit with a patterned bomber jacket, a thick statement belt and an ultra mini skirt for that playful flair.
Check-pattern Bomber Jacket, $1,941, Marni via Farfetch.
Big Leather Belt, about $590, Vaquera via Shyness.
Low Rise Mini Skirt, $423, Mônot via Mytheresa.
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Baddie Brat
Brat girl summer is all about unadulterated self-expression, confidence and empowerment, hence the "I Heart Me" t-shirt. Dress the t-shirt up with some cheeky short shorts, like this sequinned pair from Danielle Guizio. Lastly, add that extra "oomph" to your brat-coded outfit with some chunky buckle-embellished Givenchy Shark Boots.
SSENSE Exclusive Black 'I Heart Me' T-Shirt, about $150, Ashley Williams via Ssense.
Paillette Shorts, $240, Danielle Guizio.
