Brat Girl Summer: The New Era
If Mother (Charli xcx) says it’s Brat Girl summer, then it’s Brat Girl summer.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t keep up with the cool kids any more. I’m tired.
BUT, Brat Girl Summer does sound very me. And probably very you. Very all of us in fact.
Hold on though, what does Brat Girl summer mean? Queen Charli herself says that the vibes of Brat (also the title of her latest banger of an album) is basically: “ a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter and a strappy white top with no bra.”
Very much the opposite of the Clean Girl summer and maybe a distant relative of the Rat Girl. The difference with Brat Girl though, is that it relies on you to make it what it is. You define Brat by just being.
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What is Brat Girl summer?
Inspired by British icon and artist Charli xcx with the release of her new album “Brat” earlier in June, Brat Girl summer is the latest craze and we’re so here for it.
Think party-animal, cool-girl vibes mixed with chaos and a sprinkle of lime green. That’s Brat Girl summer in a nutshell. Or for you OAPs like myself, think of this as the Effy Stonem resurgence. Pass the eyeliner! [insert clip here]
In a TikTok video, Charli expresses that Brat is “like that girl who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes. Who feels herself but maybe also has a breakdown…very honest, very blunt. A little bit volatile. Like, does dumb things.”
I won’t lie, that sounds like me — hot mess minus the hot part.
How to have a Brat Girl summer
Say goodbye to waking up at 5 am and rolling straight into a pilates class with a perfectly made Matcha latte.
How to have a Brat Girl summer? It’s pretty simple:
- Put yourself first
- Middle finger (with stack of rings)
- Sticky lip gloss on hand at all times
- Hype yourself up
- Have fun (most important)
As I said before, Brat Girl is what you make of it. Whatever your heart desires, follow it and be Brat. Put yourself first and make yourself the main character of your story.
How to dress for Brat Girl summer
Honestly, Brat girl summer is about dressing however the f*ck you want i.e. not for the male gaze, and something you think is cool.
If you need inspiration though, just turn to the stunning Charli herself…
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If you’re thinking of trying out some looks for yourself, here are our favourite pieces…
Oversized cat-eye sunglasses — ASOS
White tank top — ASOS
Use our Student Beans ASOS student discount for money off your purchase.
Slogan tank top — Urban Outfitters
Jorts — Urban Outfitters
Save your cash with an Urban Outfitters student discount.
Thigh high black boots — Koi Footwear
Enjoy 10% student discount at Koi Footwear.
If Brat Girl isn’t really your vibe, maybe check out light and dark academia fashion for inspiration that might be more up your street.
Save money on your wardrobe with Student Beans fashion student discounts.
