STYLE

Varsity Jacket, $40, H&M | Metallic Bandeau, $24, Unique Bargains | Pants, $75, Adidas x Farm Rio | Shoes, $120, Chinese Laundry | Barrettes, $13 for 4, Claire's | Earings, $29, Zara | Belt, $10, Shein | Bangle, $38, Ink + Alloy

Before Gwen Stefani was in her spinning red Voice chair, she was just a ska girlie from Southern California who loved track pants, beanies, and bomber jackets. This spring, you can be, too: Take a cue from the best of the '90s SoCal closets and make them work for Anywhere 2023 by adding metallics, sequins, rhinestones and furry, fluffy accessories.

You could be one of Gwen's backup dancers in these bubble-letter Adidas graffiti track pants, varsity letter jacket and strappy metallic bandeau crop. But the chunky belly chain and braided sandals make it so right now.

She's A Sk8r Girl

Jacket, $95, I.Am.Gia | Triangle top, $75, Meshki | Bodysuit, $18, H&M | Shorts, $28, Snipers | Sneakers, $95, Skechers x DVF | Sunglasses, $17, and socks, $6, Claire's | Earrings, $13, Maurinces | Bracelet, $30, Ink + Alloy | Shoe charm, $1, Shein

She's sporty (see the chunky sneakers, striped ankle socks, sleek bomber jacket, athletic-inspired shorts) and she's sleek (oversized sunnies, satiny bra top, silver hoops). She's got it all. Maybe she's born with it...maybe it's skater chic.

Game, Set, Match

Bra top, $18, Forever 21 | Mesh top, $42, Zara | Skort, $40, Tek Gear | Shoes, $40, Lâmo | Hat, $25, and scrunchies, $15 for 5, Claire's | Earrings, $170, J.Crew | Sunglasses, $20, Claire's | Backpack, $45, Herschel | Socks, $15, Urban Outfitters

A preppy white tennis skirt looks fun—not fussy—with some raver-girl '90s styling: a bucket hat, black mesh top, tiny backpack and So. Many. Scrunchies. It's giving the Clueless gym class scene.

Meet Me At The Shake Shack

Dress, $80, Selfie Leslie | Bodysuit, $49, Stronger | Shoes, $40, Lâmo | Beanie, $25, Herschel | Sunglasses, $17, necklace, $5, and scrunchie, $5, Claire's | Cuff, $50, Banana Republic | Bag, $20, PrettyLittleThing | Socks, $14, Bienvenu

While no one has ever called a vinyl bustier dress sweet before, layered with a mint green tank, knit beanie, fuzzy clutch, watercolor slip-ons and sheer socks...it just might be???

Feeling Hella Good

Windbreaker, $32, vintage | Top, $15, Forever 21 | Pants, $135, Meet Marie | Shoes, $90, Chinese Laundry | Hat, $25, Claire's | Necklace, $195, Selenichast | Bangle, $38, Ink + Alloy | Bag, $248, J.Crew

Green is the color of spring (duh), but we bet you've never seen it like this, on high-waisted trousers paired with an oversized orange windbreaker and striped crop tee. The unexpected color combo is just *that* amazing.

Ska Party Princess

Bomber, $30, Rainbow Shops | Blouse, $48, BCBG Max Azria | Skirt, $45, Lena Kasparian | Shoes, $45, ShoeDazzle | Barrettes, $7 for a set of 50, Pinklife | Earrings, $20, Claire's | Cuffs, $16 each, Couya | Socks, $14, Aroomve

When you find a motif that works, go with it: Here, striped cuffs on a bombed jacket, striped knee-highs and striped stilettos add a sporty edge to a full tulle skirt. Silver cuffs and a braided belt keep the look grounded in downtown realness.

Right On Track

Sweater, $70, Qualfort | Top, $17, Evry Jewels | Pants, $23, Zaxicht | Sneakers, $84, Skechers | Beanie, $17, Claire's | Necklace, $160, Maison Miru | Cuff, $25, Zara

Members of Y2K boy bands would have given their frosted tips for these iridescent track pants, but they're all yours. Balance 'em out with a sweet lavender lace cami and butterfly-adorned beanie.

This Set Is Made For Strutting

Coat, $96, Selfie Leslie | Matching set, $90, Prevail Clothing | Shoes, $80, Chinese Laundry | Barrettes, $7 for a set of 50, Pinklife | Sunglasses, $28, Jeepers Peepers | Earrings, $160, Maison Miru | Necklace, $6, Rainbow Shops | Scrunchie, $5, Claire's | Bag, $115, Baggallini

Everyone mistaking you for a rising star on her way to the studio in your matching set, notice-me furry coat and lace-up glittering green heels? Let 'em.

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Credits: Photographed by Mike Azria. Styled by Lo VonRumpf. Hair by George Fragkioudakis. Makeup by Sophia Hutch. Edited for digital coverage by Allyson Coy.

by Sara Gaynes Levy | 4/21/2023