Surf’s Up: How To Do Surfer Chic Like A Cali Girl
Ride the chic surfer style trend this summer and make your holiday wardrobe feel like that of a bona fide Cali girl. From psychedelic print rash vests to crochet bikinis and tie dye bucket hats, this is perhaps the coolest, most laid-back look of SS23.
If you remember the 2002 film, Blue Crush, you’ll probably remember pining over Kate Boswoth‘s impossibly cool surfer girl chic wardrobe. We say wardrobe, but it was more an itty bitty collection of string bikinis, rash vests and the odd board short thrown in. Day-to-day wearability aside, it was the embodiment of laid-back Cali cool and a look we wanted to recreate if only to brave the icy waters and blustery beaches of Blighty.
With current pop culture’s obsession with all things early noughties, the look is back for SS23 with a plethora of brands tapping into that surfer girl look, from ARKET’s loose linen striped pants to wear with bikini tops and bare feet to Celine’s more polished cream crochet top and a cute seashell-inspired baggy tee from Ganni. And in true fashion full-circle, Bosworth has teamed up with Roxy to design a swim and beachwear collection for 2023 – more on that below.
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No one does laid back summer style like Free People and this cute psychedelic print rash guard and bikini duo will have you feeling like a bona fide Cali girl even on the beaches of Cornwall.
From crochet to neoprene, '60s floral print tie-side bikinis to retro hot pants, Melbourne-based beach brand Triangl hits the spot of surfer girl chic perfectly.
Crush it like Kate with her new collection teaming up with ultimate surfer brand, Roxy. The sustainable collection has been designed for free spirits and surf girls everywhere, and includes everything from Hawaiian print bikinis to oversized slouchy tees to throw on as the sun comes down.
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The short sleeve shirt is everywhere this summer and offers countless styling options. Wear with matching shorts, paired with denim cut-offs or over a bikini on the beach.
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