7 Outfits That Convinced Me I'm Ready to Be a Sk8er Girl
I don't skate. In fact, skateboards are actually one of my biggest fears—don't ask. With that being said, I have no problem being a poser and dressing like the sk8er girl I'll never be. This newfound obsession with all things skate-related started when I began to see the trend bubble up on Instagram. It felt like every other post from the copious amounts of influencers I follow included some sort of checkerboard print, seatbelt belts, utility pants, cool tees, and more. The obvious next step for me was to copy them and buy as many skater pieces as possible.
I wanted to share some of my favorite skater outfits with you below so you can really understand the content that's been fueling my obsession. So far I own a few of the items needed to re-create their vibes (shown in the last two pictures), but I'm definitely on the hunt for more and have included my personal picks among the looks I'm loving. Ready to make Avril Lavigne proud?
Will wear this hat every day. Available in sizes S to M.
Who knew shoelaces could be so cool?Available in sizes 24 to 34.
Paper-bag denim shorts are exactly what you've been looking for.Available in sizes 24 to 31.
To be honest, this whole look is what we're after.Available in sizes XS to L.
The ultimate definition of a skater dress.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Pair this bright top with anything denim and you're good to go.Available in size 2.
Messenger pouches are the new fanny packs—trust us.Available in one size.
Everything about this cropped hoodie reads cool to me.Available in sizes XS to L.
This color-blocked fanny pack will hold all of your skater necessities.Available in one size.
The last two photos are proof that I am accepting this trend with open arms and I hope you will too.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.