Yahoo Lifestyle Everything You Need to Have a 'Brat' Summer
Charli XCX has always been that artist. From her debut studio album "True Romance" to 2022's "Crash," she's put out some of the most memorable hits of the last decade, whether on her own or by working with other stars. Her latest release, though, has sent the already-renowned British singer-songwriter into a whole new stratosphere that extends beyond music. As you surely already know, we're well into "Brat" Summer.
After the release of the album's first single, "Von Dutch" (plus an A.G. Cook remix featuring everyone's favorite pop-girl freshman, Addison Rae), featuring lyrics like "It's okay to just admit that you're jealous of me" and "I'm just livin' that life," fans were locked into the confident, fierce and brutally honest mentality — and the bright-green color palette — of the "Brat" era. On top of the head-banging songs that make even the most devout homebody want to go out to the club, the 31-year-old's latest also includes vulnerable tracks about her everyday insecurities and paranoia of being a woman, like "Sympathy is a knife" and "Girl, so confusing." With each heart-wrenchingly relatable ballad and lighthearted upbeat party anthem, the album manages to make the highs and lows of life feel worth celebrating.
Photo: Julien Lienard/Getty Images for Balenciaga
"Brat" has also ushered in a very specific style era for Charli XCX. With the help of longtime stylist Chris Horan, the artist has fully committed to the hyperpop nightclub "party girl" aesthetic, favoring brands like Balenciaga and Marni while embracing grungey mesh, "Matrix"-looking leather and oversized silhouettes. And listeners have eagerly embraced "Brat" green as a summer hue, inspired by the album cover. In fact, searches for "Charli XCX" on Depop were trending in June, up 212% month over month, according to the online reselling platform.
Whether you're already in a "bumping that" mindset for the season or you need to "work it out on the remix" with somebody before September, there's room for every type of person to have the perfect "Brat" girl summer. Keep scrolling to see our picks for neon-hued accessories, pieces from (and inspired by) Charli's own "Brat" wardrobe and more.
Evadehouse Wine Tank Top, $75, available here
Béis The Weekender in Citron, $131, available here
Charli XCX I'm Your Favorite Reference Tee, $40, available here
Von Dutch Monogram Espresso & Lime Trucker Hat, $89, available here
Mac Cosmetics Lip Combo by @Gabbriette, $52, available here
Vaquera Trouser Chaps, $460 $230, available here
Givenchy Giv Cut Rectangle Sunglasses, $600, available here
Bailey Hikawa Ishi Phone Case in Chartreuse, $59, available here
Merchstored Charli XCX Cult Classic Boiler Room T-Shirt, $19-21, available here
Apple AirPods Max, $549, available here
La Bonne Brosse N.02 The Small Care & Detangling Hair Brush, $125, available here
Re/Done x Pam 90s Baby Long Sleeve Girl Sparkle Tee, $250, available here
Valerie Chic Aventurine Apple Chain Necklace, $134 $108, available here
LaQuan Smith One Shoulder Collared Mini Dress, $1,750 $1,225, available here
Nude Barre Footed Opaque Tights, $35 $21, available here
Birkenstock Arizona Essentials EVA Slide Sandal, $50, available here
Helsa Mesh Long Sleeve Tee, $148, available here
Henry Rose Smyth Eau de Parfum in Green Apple, $120, available here
Monday Swimwear Paloma Top, $84, available here and Paloma Bottom, $80, available here
JeganMonesArt Brat Charli Album Lighter, $10 $9, available here
Half Magic Chromaddiction Matte Eye Paint + Liner, $25, available here
Inked by Dani Bad Babe Temporary Tattoos Pack, $13, available here
Zadig&Voltaire Igata Leather Biker Boots, $879 $704, available here
Pleasing Citrico Vibrante Cremoso Nail Polish, $18, available here
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, $55, available here
Studio by Brandon Blackwood Ribbed Crew Neck Crop Top, $35, available here
Cuup The Long Slip Dress in Botanical Lace, $178, available here
Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Fishnet Lace Peekaboo Bra, $70 $17, available here
Skims Soft Lounge Capri, $48, available here
Ogee Gentle Glow Cleansing Cloths, $28, available here
Top Headwear Three Hole Neon Colored Ski Mask, $11, available here
Papier Demi Hardcover Notebook, $28, available here
Rachel Antonoff Spritz One Piece, $188, available here
Mejuri Pavé Diamond Lightning Bolt Charm, $180, available here
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