How to Re-Create Emma Chamberlain’s Outfits (Which Styles to Look For and Where to Shop)
Emma Chamberlain, the funny and confidently candid YouTuber, has successfully transformed into a fashion icon and brand ambassador for huge brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier. The key to her successful transformation is probably her own strong personal sense of style.
Emma Chamberlain in Louis Vuitton in the 2022 Met Gala. Image from wwd.com.
It’s quite difficult to pin down Emma’s style. Sometimes she’s boyish, sometimes girly, sometimes preppy and sometimes very much Y2K.
But one can argue that what made her a fashion icon is her ability to style. She has this unique ability to make something seemingly weird or ugly look cool and fashionable just by putting things together.
Emma Chamberlain’s amazing styling ability. Image from @emmachamberlain.
If you’re looking to re-create Emma Chamberlain’s outfits and aesthetic, here’s a list of must have pieces. Like Emma, don’t be afraid to mix and match these pieces to come up with your own OOTD (for millenials) or fit check (for Gen Zs).
Basic white crop top
Emma loves basic white crop tops. She would call this piece a part of her “uniform” since it’s such an easy item to mix and match with other pieces — be it with denim shorts for a simple, casual feel or a busy, printed pair of pants for a more adventurous look.
Check out this basic yet sexy white crop top from Abercrombie & Fitch.
Cropped Essential Scuba Tank from abercrombie.com
Amazon is also a good place to find basic pieces like white crop tops. Just make sure to choose those with great reviews such as this one.
Cotton Basic Scoop Neck Crop Top from amazon.com
Graphic, printed, funky tops
Sometimes Emma would go for graphic, printed, funky tops that she found while thrifting.
Emma in a cute dog sweatshirt. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Not into thrifting? A good place to find affordable and interesting pieces is on Etsy.
Cherry Bomb graphic crop top from etsy.com
Funny Ces’t La Fucking Vie statement shirt from etsy.com
Vintage print crop top from etsy.com
Colorful floral long sleeve crop top from etsy.com
Sweater vests
Emma is quite well known for her love for sweater vests. In fact, in her feature on Architectural Digest, she displays quite a collection of cute sweater vests in her walk in closet.
Emma’s collection of cute sweater vests on her feature on Architectural Digest on youtube.com
Styling involves a lot of layering and sweater vests can be styled in so many fun ways for different occasions. Here are some of our picks from Abercrombie & Fitch and Amazon.
Slim Cropped V-Neck Sweater Vest from abercrombie.com
SweatyRocks Women’s Plaid Sleeveless V Neck Knit Crop Sweater Vest from amazon.com
Puffer jackets
In the colder months, we’ve seen Emma don puffer jackets since when she was younger until now as a young woman. Of course not everyone can afford the Super World The Super Puff jacket from Aritzia. But worry not, we’ve found some cheaper alternatives from Gap that don’t skimp on quality and style.
Super World The Super Puff from aritzia.com
Lightweight Puff Jacket from gap.com
Big Puff Jacket from gap.com
Denim pants and shorts
When it comes to jeans, a true Emma Chamberlain fan knows that her fave pair are the Levi’s 501. From straight, high rise jeans to shorty shorts and mid-thigh shorts, a pair of Levi’s will be your staple for many, many looks plus, it’ll quite literally last you a lifetime.
Levi’s 501 Original Fit Women’s Jeans from levi.com
Levi’s 501 Original High Rise Women’s Shorts from levi.com
Levi’s 501 Original Mid Thigh Women’s Shorts from levi.com
Printed pants
Once in a while Emma chooses to wear bold, printed jeans paired with her usual plain white or black top.
Emma looking so cool in these thrifted Versace pair of pants. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Admittedly, the best place to find these adventurous jeans are in thrift shops. But if you’re lucky, you can spot funky and fashionable pieces on Etsy like these ones.
Print Hight Waist Punk Pants from etsy.com
Flower Denim Baggy Pants from etsy.com
Skirts — short and long
Emma shows off her feminine side when she sometimes wears skirts. At times she goes for that ultimate preppy look with a short pleated skirt paired with a button down and a chunky sweater.
Emma’s feminine, preppy look. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Then sometimes she goes for an edgy, quirky look with some long skirts and layering.
Emma Chamberlain shows off her fantastic styling skills in this long skirt and puffer jacket. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Emma Chamberlain’s fun and quirky style. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Don’t be afraid to have fun with both short and long skirts. Skirts are versatile pieces that can be styled in so many different ways — from feminine, to street to funky.
Here are some cute pieces with great reviews that we found online.
Hoerev Short High Waist Pleated Skater Tennis Skirt from amazon.com
Emery Colour Block Knit Skirt from lovebonito.com
Lenka Handkerchief Midaxi Skirt from lovebonito.com
Dr. Martens shoes
Of course Emma Chamberlain’s signature look won’t be complete without a pair of Dr. Martens paired with white socks. It’s not a requirement though for your loafers to be from Dr. Martens. Charles & Keith carry a selection of loafers that are chic, fashionable and well made.
Chunky Penny Loafers from charleskeith.com
Holly Women’s Leather Platform Shoes from drmartens.com
Adrian Bex Smooth Leather Tassel Loafers from drmartens.com
Emma Chamberlain on Hot Ones on youtube.com
I personally love this simple, all gold look and if you love it too, it’s actually a good idea to invest on some Cartier pieces (only if you really, REALLY love it).
If the burden on your wallet is too much, you can check out TheRealReal for authentic, pre-loved jewelry. TheRealReal is the world’s largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale. They employ hundreds of experts who evaluate thousands of items daily so you can shop to your heart’s content, worry free.
Cartier Love Wedding Band from therealreal.com
But of course, your jewelry doesn’t need to be from Cartier at all. Etsy has a huge selection of beautiful jewelry from small business owners. Check out some of our favorites below that will definitely go well with Emma Chamberlain’s outfits and aesthetic.
18k Gold Filled Irregular Stackable Ring Set from etsy.com
18k Gold Knot Ring from etsy.com
Endless Thin Hoop Earrings from etsy.com
18k Gold Filled Thick Hollow Hoops from etsy.com
18K Gold Chain Necklaces from etsy.com
Small bags
Emma loves bags that “don’t get in the way”. She’s often spotted with a small Louis Vuitton bag as seen here in some of her Instagram posts.
Emma Chamberlain with a small, black Epi Louis Vuitton bag. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Emma Chamberlain with a small Louis Vuitton monogram bag. Image from @emmachamberlain.
Same as with jewelry, a great place to shop for authentic pre-loved luxury goods like Louis Vuitton bags is the TheRealReal. Here are some beautiful finds from their Louis Vuitton bags collection.
Louis Vuitton Epi Juno from therealreal.com
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Papillon 30 with Pochette from therealreal.com
Amazon is also a great place to find cheaper alternatives that fit the Emma Chamberlain small bag aesthetic without costing you an arm and a leg.
DOREAMALOE Shoulder Bag from amazon.com
Mini Shoulder Bag from amazon.com
No doubt Emma Chamberlain has such a unique and powerful style that a lot of us envy and wish to emulate. But don’t forget that fashion should be fun and personal! Get some inspiration from Emma, mix and match some pieces inspired by her style and make it your own. Good luck!
