All Olsen twin-style fans know that, although the girls are often seen draped and swaddled beneath luxurious winter garb, they also know how to inspire us for warmer weather, too. Just like with their cold-weather ensembles, their medley of scarce and candid paparazzi shots are stored, saved, and venerated. Not only do they show us the items we want to buy, but they also demonstrate to us how a strong sense of self can further amplify your personal style. Think of silhouettes, accessories, layering techniques and textures that make you feel the most you. With summer underway, there’s no better time to dive into our Olsen twin-style archive for effortless warm-weather outfit inspiration.
Vogue’s Olsen twin style guide at a glance:
- The ugly-chic sandal: Teva Infinity Midform Sandals, £70
- The relaxed T-shirt: Joseph Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, £95
- The white button-up: Me + Em Intelligent Oversized Shirt, £175
- The Margaux bag alternative: The Row ’90s Leather Shoulder Bag, £1,220
- The oversized poplin shirt: Cos Balloon-Sleeve Blouse, £85
- The easy ballet flats: Le Monde Beryl Luna Suede Ballet Flats, £375
- The summer skirt: Dôen Sebastiane Tiered Lace Midi-Skirt, £292
- The go-to sunglasses: Vivienne Westwood Harley Sunglasses, £225
- The perfect jeans: Palome Moorgate Jeans, £65
As we set aside our transitional pieces, we’re asking ourselves, “how would the Olsen twins prepare for summer?” They would let proportion do the talking, with oversized cotton poplin blouses, languid trousers and flouncy skirts. Instead of wearing a going-out blouse for the evening, they’d opt for a lightweight T-shirt and a silky maxi skirt. Instead of sneakers, they’d both pull out an unexpected pair of crochet ballet flats or woven sandals that embody the essence of the season. The key? Start with the basics and build from there.
