How to dress like Serena Van Der Woodsen

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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.

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

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 colour, too: bright colours like red and gold, muted shades like grey, 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!

TIP: if you have got the budget like Serena’s, check out eBay, vintage (many of her pieces are vintage) once you have got an amazing jacket take it to the tailors or you could even do it yourself.

SKINNY JEANS:

A Kate Moss staple, Serena wore skinny jeans in many episodes. Even though wider legs and boot-cuts are starting to come back in, skinny jeans are still Serena’s denim style of choice. If you have great legs like Blake Lively, show them off with a pair of skinnies.

DRESSES:

If you’re like my sister and I and adore Serena’s dresses then this is for you. We have seen many dresses throughout the seasons of Gossip Girl. Even though dresses aren’t a “style” in themselves, Serena is always wearing dresses that have unexpected details to express her quirky style. Serena usually wears mini dresses, so if you have the legs for it, wear one with some black or sparkly tights and fabulous shoes.

GETTING THIS LOOK: Try to find dresses that have something unexpected about them like studs, sequins, patterns, or a pretty design.

SHOPPING: try Forever 21, H&M, Bluefly and Charlotte Russe.

 SERENA’S ACCESSORIES:

Serena’s look is all about the details. While she may just throw on a T-shirt and skinny jeans, you can bet that she’ll make the look fashion-forward and unique by adding lots of fabulous accessories! These are some of her favourites:

BOOTS:

If you’ve ever seen Gossip Girl, you know that Serena wears boots all the time! She pairs them with skinny jeans & tees, dresses, and even her preppy school uniform. To buy a pair of Serena’s boots, check out The CW’s Gossip Girl Style Site.

LAYERED NECKLACES:

Serena has lots of necklaces, and it seems like she is always wearing one or a few of them! Her necklaces are usually long, hitting above her belly button, and she layers them for a bohemian look.

TIP: If you want to find amazing and unique necklaces at low prices, search for some on Etsy, or EBay, or try making your own!

BANGLES:

Serena doesn’t wear bangles all the time, but when she does, she uses them to add interest to her simpler outfits.

Serena’s Hair:

Wavy, Imperfect Hair:

Long, wavy, highlighted-blonde hair is definitely Serena Van Der Woodsen’s signature look.

To get waves like Serena’s, work mousse through damp hair and blow dry with a diffuser attachment while scrunching to bring out your hair’s natural wave! Next, take a 1.25 or 1.5 inch barrel curling iron and curl your hair in sections, starting with the bottom layers and working your way up your head. Don’t worry about getting it perfect! Part of Serena’s style is that her hair is never perfect, and that’s okay! Finish your hair with light hold hairspray, tousle and go. Bonus points if you add a cute head scarf like Serena’s in the photo below!

TIP: Blake Lively wears extensions on the show to get her hair super-long, so if your hair isn’t so long, consider clip-in hair extensions to get the same look. If you have long hair already, it will be even easier for you to get Serena’s signature hairstyle.

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