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Emma Chamberlain Is A Style Icon For The New-Old Era

Here’s how to get her look. - by Girlfriend
  • 08 Mar 2021
Emma Chamberlain Is A Style Icon For The New-Old Era

With nearly nine million followers on both her Instagram and YouTube, we’re guessing it’s a pretty safe bet you’ve heard of Emma Chamberlain.

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The 18-year-old YouTuber has had a massive couple of years, since beginning her channel in 2017 to landing her first American magazine cover on the February issue of Cosmopolitan last year.

It’s a massive feat, but one that doesn’t surprise us at all. Why? Emma Chamberlain is and always has been style #goals. She’s the laid-back ‘90s style queen that even other fashion YouTubers look up to.

“My style is mixing modern trends with retro trends and making them fit in a way that isn’t what you expect at all times,” she told Fashionista, “I will try things that nobody’s tried before and see if it works.”

Take a dig through Chamberlain’s Instagram and you’ll find more style inspiration than you can shake a scrunchie at (she was the original VSCO girl before the world even knew what that was).

An eclectic mix of oversized hoodies, ultra-feminine crop tops, converse and Doc Martens, and of course, a cold brew coffee (@chamberlaincoffee, if u know, u know) are some of the classic Chamberlain pieces.

We’ve rounded up some essential Emma Chamberlain outfits and the key things you know need to sprinkle a little bit of L.A. chill girl into your style.

Wear A Scrunchie, Without Looking Like An Aerobics Video

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram

Cute, comfy, casual, and practical. A scrunchie is Emma’s go-to hair accessory and we are here for it: it’s not going to rip your hair out and give you a headache when you have your hair up for the whole day. It’s a VSCO girl staple for a reason after all. 

Denim Shorts All Day Every Day

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram.

It’s all in the details with denim. Denim shorts are obviously not the most groundbreaking fashion item, but they’re a classic for a reason.

Chamberlain favours high-waisted blue denim, sometimes with a hint of distressing. This is something you likely have in your wardrobe already—try tucking-in a vintage oversized t-shirt and aforementioned scrunchie for an easy everyday look.

Denim
Boohoo.

Plus Ripped High Waist Denim Shorts, $27.50 on Boohoo.

Cop Some Crops

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram.

Chamberlain’s most important accessory? Her belly button. Gal loves a crop: whether it’s a sweater, t-shirt, a puffer jacket. We love this Paris moment where Chamberlain paired a cropped white turtleneck under a cropped pastel cardi—it says ‘I have a waist, but I am also cosy af.'

Emma Chamberlain
Acne Studios

Cropped cotton sweatshirt by Acne Studios, $470 on MyTheresa.

Let’s Go Logos

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram

While her laid-back and relatable style is what won our hearts, Chamberlain has also been known to add a designer twist to her fits.

Again, keep an eye out in your favourite vintage stores for ‘90s nostalgia picks like a designer logo sweater or vest, and keep it wearable like this Fendi shirt with denim shorts and Docs.

Fendi
Fendi

Fendi logo jersey shirt, $1,650 on Mytheresa.

These Boots Are Made For Stomping

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram

There’s something so satisfying about a chunky Doc Marten with tiny shorts and a singlet crop top. Fashion juxtaposition you know? It says: “I’m here to get my 10,000 steps and also be super damn cute.”

Emma Chamberlain
Dr Martens.

Vegan 1460 Black Felix Rub Off Boots, $269.99 on Dr Martens.

Feel The Force

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram

Emma’s other go-to shoe? A crispy fresh AF1. A year-round staple, Chamberlain loves pairing them with mum jeans and of course, Nike socks, to keep things cosier for cooler weather.

“People have been doing that for months but I’m just now getting into it and loving it. It’s such a cool, edgy kind of ’90s feel and I’m so into it,” she told Fashionista.

af1
Nike

Nike Air Force 1 ‘07, $150 on Nike Store.

Plaid Is Not Just For Clueless Halloween Costumes

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram

Plaid is rad. You can wear it on a skirt. You can wear it on a shirt. You can wear it in the sun, and we think plaid is very fun. Okay seriously though, a plaid skirt in an unexpected colour (blue! incred!) is an easy way to boost an everyday outfit while still being comfortable and not too overdone. Or try the look with some plaid trousers.

Pretty Little Thing
Pretty Little Thing.

Back (Pack) It Up

Emma Chamberlain
Instagram

Chamberlain has begun mixing in designer bags to her looks, but it’s important to never forget your roots. Another VSCO girl staple item: the humble backpack. Chamberlain has convinced us: it’s time to just get a Kanken and be done with it.

Kanken Mini
Fjallraven

Kanken Mini Backpack by Fjallraven, $139.95 on The Iconic.

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