8 Times Celebrities Made Forever 21 Look Like a Million Bucks
As you may have already noticed, our love for celebrity style runs deep, and our love for affordable celebrity style runs even deeper. Whether it’s scouring Target for the most Kendall-esque finds or figuring out ways to re-create Olivia Palermo’s best looks at 75% off the original cost, we get a unique thrill when we can find ways to emulate our favorite It girls’ looks without spending an arm and a leg.
This is precisely why we love seeing celebrities step out in Forever 21—one of the most affordable sources of actually fashionable fast fashion today, and where most pieces don’t even come close to the $30 mark. Something about seeing a stylist-approved spin on a $15 bodysuit or a red carpet–worthy take on a $30 dress reassures our feeling that you don’t need a big budget to have major style. So in celebration of this, today we’ve rounded up our favorite celebrity Forever 21 moments so far this year. From Emma Roberts to Diane Kruger, prepare to get inspired.
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On Julianne Hough: Forever 21 denim romper; Stella McCartney Elyse Cutout Platform Oxfords ($995).
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On Rose Byrne: Forever 21 Stripe Midi Skirt ($23).
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On Emma Roberts: Garrett Leight x Clare V. Sunglasses ($371); Forever 21 jacket; Totême Positano Swim Suit ($195); H&M Short Twill Shorts ($10); Proenza Schouler Small Lunch Bag ($785); Bed|Stu Avery Sandals ($145).
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On Nargis Fakhri: Forever 21 bodysuit; Jonathan Simkhai skirt.
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On Alexandra Daddario: Forever 21 Floral Crochet Midi Dress in Black ($30).
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On Whitney Port: Forever 21 Faux Leather Mini Skirt ($18).
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On Diane Kruger: Forever 21 bodysuit; Steven Alan Optical Brentwood Sunglasses ($165); Supra Noiz Sneakers ($80).
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On Charlize Theron: Forever 21 skirt.
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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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