“Ice Cream chillin’ chillin’, Ice cream chillin!'” the Blackpink girls exclaim in their bubblegum pop summer hit, aptly titled Ice Cream. Sunday marks the 5th anniversary of Blackpink, the it-girl-group famous for their catchy songs, stunning music videos, and of course, their fashion. To celebrate, here are some summer outfit ideas, both old and new, that show how the girls have always been ahead of the game.
Floral Prints
While florals might seem like the cliché choice during summer, they’re anything but boring. In fact, no one’s better at styling florals than Rosé, the 24-year old Korean-Australian vocalist of the group.
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Here she wears a flirty pastel Moschino dress for the Ice Cream music video, complete with puffed sleeves for a romantic touch.
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Jisoo, the eldest and other vocalist of the group, also embraces dreamy florals by wearing a cold-shoulder flounced dress from H&M, which she wears with a pair of Espade Wedge Sandals. With her messy bun and delicate jewellery, Jisoo encapsulates summer in a look.
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Rosé also loves a retro floral print, wearing a petal collar mini dress from Saint Laurent Paris (a loyal ambassador of the brand) here.
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Bored of one-piece dresses? Rosé has modified her dress into a two-piece set, an easy but genius way to make the piece more versatile.
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Or ditch dresses entirely like Lisa, the youngest and the tomboy rapper of the group, and go for a button-up (Hers is a double breasted floral shirt from Chanel, which she wears with a pair of Alexander Wang Bite Denim Shorts) to brighten up a typical jean-short ensemble and add that cool-girl chic.
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Jisoo takes the classic route, opting for a floral romper, which she accessorizes with a Dior choker and straw hat, perfect for combating the summer heat and looking fashionable. For an extra stylish touch, she’s wearing a Chanel clutch bag, further proving her love for classic pieces.
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Finally for the ‘high-teen’ approach (a portmanteau coined by Koreans combining ‘high-school’ and ‘teen’ to describe a preppy teen), try a cropped floral top (the one Jennie’s wearing is from House of Maguie), which Jennie has paired with a green silk skirt— super stylish and trendy. The sweetheart neckline and her twintails make this outfit just the cute yet on-trend style Jennie is known for.
Cropped Cardigans
When it gets too hot to pull out your thicker knits, opt for cropped cardigans instead, for a cosy look that keeps you cool in the summer heat. Following the Y2K wave, cardigans are back stronger than ever, as well as being incredibly versatile pieces to style. Additionally, they’re also the perfect transition piece as we move from summer to autumn. Cardigans are a must for the Blackpink girls, especially Jennie, who features them as a staple of her wardrobe.
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They’re also easy to style: wear them with dark-washed mom jeans like Lisa for a casual outing with friends, or as part of a matching set like Jennie for a preppy, 2000s-inspired look.
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Jennie has a particular affinity for Chanel cardigans, even sharing one with her mother on a trip to Paris to live up to her nickname, ‘Human Chanel’.
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Feeling extra? Take a page out of Jisoo’s book and accessorise your cardigan with brooches and pins if you want to go the extra mile. Jisoo often wears a headband as well, further leaning into her chic and elegant aesthetic.
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Here she wears a blue cardigan and half black skirt from Korean streetwear brands Margarin Fingers and Beanpole Sport respectively. Her chic Dior headband brings the preppy outfit together, while her black Alexander Wang fanny pack adds a utilitarian edge and a bold contrast to the rest of the outfit.
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For a comfy loungewear outfit, follow Jennie’s lead by pairing the more dressed-up cardigan with a pair of comfortable colour coordinated sweatpants and if you have one, a butterfly pendant for that 2000s it-girl look.
Athleisure
This year’s Olympics may be ending soon, but athleisure isn’t going anywhere. Don’t play sports? Don’t worry, neither does Jennie, who coyly captioned this picture of her wearing an Adidas tennis dress, “I should play tennis”.
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Athlesiure is perfect for those who want to look comfortable, casual and chic, regardless of whether you’re athletically inclined or not.
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The appeal of athleisure is easy to understand – just look at how effortlessly stylish Lisa is in this tank top and jeans combo.
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For a simple but stylish look, throw on a pair of black leggings, sneakers and a crop top like Jisoo, or rock a matching set like Jennie.
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Going to the gym with friends? Take inspiration from Blackpink’s stylish Adidas campaign for coordinated outfits!
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The windbreaker is one of athlesiure’s most versatile pieces, as proven by this group photo: for a more feminine look, layer the jacket over a skirt or dress like Rosé and Jisoo, or embrace the bulky silhouette like Jennie and wear it over some track pants. Alternatively, pair the windbreaker with a sports bra like Lisa for a streetwear feel.
Flowy Dresses
Since the rise of cottagecore, we’ve seen flowy dresses and comfortable silhouettes become more and more popular. And it’s not hard to see why: flowy dresses offer more room, are more breathable than tighter fits, and are effortlessly stylish and easy to wear. So, without further ado, here are some ways to style them from the Blackpink girls!
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If wearing just a floral dress sounds too formal for you, Rosé and Jennie love adding a casual touch to their outfits by wearing the dress over a t-shirt or even a pair of jeans.
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The group is also a fan of pairing flowy dresses with chunkier more masculine sneakers. Just take a look at Jennie pairing her blue Maison Alaïa dress with a pair of Adidas Continental 80 Shoes and Rosé pairing her green Reformation dress with some low-top basketball sneakers from Rhude.
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Jennie also pairs the baby blue dress with a matching tote bag to complete the outfit. Take a note from her and tie a scarf around your bag for that extra chic Parisian look.
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Jisoo, the oldest member of the group, prefers two-piece dresses, often opting for a long-sleeved blouse with a flowy maxi skirt with a belt or corset to define her waistline. For shoes, she switches up her sneakers for high heels to achieve a more high-fashion, editorial look, a simple but effective way to mix up an outfit.
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For extra comfort, opt for a linen dress, like Lisa, a perfect outfit for spending a day at the beach. Although Lisa is often thought of as the most tomboyish member of the group, here she wears an eyelet dress from For Love & Lemons, showing that she can pull off feminine clothes just as well as masculine. Lisa finishes off the look with a pearl necklace from Kantique ¼ and the Datejust 31 rolex, vying for less accessories but with maximum impact.
