The Ultimate brat Summer Style Guide

That’s so brat….

Move over, hot girls; this summer, it’s all about being “brat.” 

With her new albumCharli XCX has officially declared it to be brat summer. So, what does it mean to be brat? No, it’s not about being entitled or snarky; it’s about owning a f**k it attitude, embracing chaos, and, most of all, serving slay-worthy looks.

In an Instagram post back in June, Charli XCX described her brat album ethos as “me, my flaws, my f**k ups, my ego all rolled into one.”

“You’re just like that girl who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes,” she continued. “Who feels herself but maybe also has a breakdown. But kind of like, parties through it, is very honest, very blunt. A little bit volatile. Like, does dumb things. But it’s brat. You’re brat. That’s brat.” 

Inspired by alt-pop girlies and fully embraced by Gen Z, brat style is a total 180 from the recent quiet luxury and clean girl aesthetic trends. Being brat celebrates messy party animal antics, ultimate cool-girl vibes, a serious edge, and, of course, lime green everything. 

“It can be like, so trashy,” Charli XCX said in an interview of the brat aesthetic. “Like, a strappy white top with no bra. That’s like, kind of all you need.”

Other signature brat style must-haves include smudged eyeliner, micro hems, liquid leather, heavy hardware, knee-high boots, grungy street style and lots of Y2K inspiration.

So whether you’re headed to a rave or just strutting your stuff around LA this summer, embrace your inner baddie and shop bonafide brat styles below.

Tinker Top & Skirt, Princess Polly

$24 and $6

Too Cool For You Oversized Alien Knit, Dress In Lala

$92

Square Toe Chunky Slides, Kalstage

$29.99

Asymmetric Scoop Neck Zip Front Cargo Minidress, Rosedress

$79.90

Re-Edition 1978 Re-Nylon Mini-Bag, Prada

$1,620

Ribbed Tank Top, Playboy By PacSun

$26

Denim Star Skirt, Mindblown

$85

Rave On Sunglasses, Princess Polly

$89

Matte Fluid Eye Paint, about-face

$16

Sleeveless  Eyelet Front Tie Top, EGO

$29

Alaric Open Back Mini Dress, Edikted

$46.40

Electra Knee High Boots, That’s So Fetch

$89.99

Brat Baby Tee, Y2KittyCouture

$32.98

Large Chain Layered Necklace, Amber Sceats

$69

x REVOLVE Basket Leather Short, 
Frankies Bikinis 

 

$115

Black Faux Leather Upside Down Pocket Jacket, PrettyLittleThing

$37.50

Keeley Destroyed Bootcut Jeans, Generation Kiss

$59.25

Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick, Nars

$32

Fierce Animal Print Crop Top, Femenswear

$19.99

Pink Satin Trucker, Von Dutch

$31.99

Axel Faux Leather Mini Skirt, Hypeach

$65

Fuzzy Sleeve Cuff Off-Shoulder Sweater, SHEIN EZwear

$8.25

Fraydax Shoulder Bag, Aldo

$58

Hillas Romper, Princess Polly

$68

Stargirl Denim Bermuda Shorts, Edikted

$33.60

Neon Green Hi-Top Platform Sneakers, YRU

$112

Smokin Mirrors Bodysuit, Thistle & Spire

$98

Just the Tip Chill Tips Press-On Nails, Chillhouse

$16

Spiked Heart Earrings, Awe

$115

Ballerina Dress, 
Belle The Label

$144

Leopard Print Mesh Cropped Cami, Forever 21

$13.99

Willah Zebra Kitten Heel, Betsey Johnson

$109

Cropped Thrasher T-Shirt, Other

$103