Baddie outfits: the formulas that always work

ok so you don't need more clothes. you need formulas.

a baddie outfit is something fitted, something with structure, shoes that finish it, and one thing that makes people look twice. learn the formulas below and you'll get dressed in five minutes out of the closet you already have 💅

the rules behind every outfit

• proportion. fitted top, loose bottom. or loose top, fitted bottom. never baggy on baggy unless it's the gym. never skin-tight head to toe unless that IS the look, and then commit.
• one statement. a corset top, a fur coat, a big chain, a red lip. one. let everything else be quiet.
• fit beats price. hem the jeans, take in the waist. a tailor is the closest thing to a cheat code i've ever found.
• steamed, clean, no lint. wrinkles make expensive clothes look cheap and cheap clothes look cheaper.
• shoes finish it. a great outfit with dirty sneakers is just a good outfit. here's the shoe guide.

the eight formulas

1. corset top, baggy jeans, heels. the definitive baddie outfit. structured on top, relaxed below, a heel to fix the proportions. gold hoops.
2. bodycon dress, heels, a jacket over your shoulders. black, brown or a deep colour. leather or a blazer on top. a whole night out in one piece.
3. two-piece set, clean sneakers, slick bun. a matching set in one colour looks expensive even when it isn't. add a shoulder bag.
4. matching sweatsuit, gold hoops, lip liner. the bodega baddie look: fitted sweatsuit, gold jewellery, sharp brows, brown liner, a slick pony or braids. comfy and still so on purpose.
5. fitted bodysuit, cargo pants, chunky sneakers. streetwear baddie. the bodysuit stays tucked, the cargos do the attitude.
6. mini skirt, oversized knit or jacket, knee boots. legs out, top covered. works every season with tights.
7. faux leather pants, fitted black top, pointed heels. the fastest way to look like you have plans.
8. one colour, head to toe. all black, all cream, all chocolate. different textures, same colour. the easiest expensive outfit there is.

baddie outfit ideas by occasion

brunch. a two-piece set, or a slip skirt with a fitted tee. sunglasses. flat sandals or loafers. a lip combo and a claw clip.

first date. something you've worn before and know you feel hot in. not new, not uncomfortable. fitted top, good jeans, a heel you can walk in, a scent. then flirt.

club or birthday. a bodycon or corset dress, or a going-out top with low-rise or faux leather pants. platform heels you've already broken in. a small bag that fits your phone, a card and a lip.

gym. a matching set, clean trainers, a slick pony. the gym baddie does not wear the shirt she slept in. her whole profile is here.

errands. overdress, a little. a nice sweatsuit, or straight jeans and a fitted knit, hoops, sunglasses. act like it's normal.

winter (like, a real one). a long wool coat or faux shearling. a fitted turtleneck bodysuit, straight or wide jeans, knee-high boots with a heel or a lug sole. leather gloves. gold hoops. you can be freezing and still look like you meant it.

the five pieces worth owning first

1. a black corset top or structured going-out top.
2. straight or baggy jeans, hemmed to your shoes.
3. a fitted black bodysuit.
4. a matching set (sweatsuit or knit) in a colour you love.
5. heels you can actually walk in.

everything above is built from those plus what you already own.

make cheap clothes look expensive

• lose the shine. super shiny cheap fabrics look cheap. matte reads better.
• cut loose threads, de-pill knits. a fabric shaver costs less than one top.
• swap the buttons on a cheap blazer for heavier metal ones.
• tuck. a front tuck or a full tuck makes any top look styled.
• fewer logos. quiet always looks richer than loud.

FAQ

what do baddies wear?

fitted, deliberate outfits built on a few formulas: corset tops with baggy jeans and heels, bodycon dresses, matching two-piece sets, sweatsuits with gold jewellery, and one-colour looks, finished with clean shoes and accessories.

how can i dress like a baddie on a budget?

buy the five core pieces, get your jeans tailored, steam everything, wear one colour head to toe, and spend on shoes and gold-tone jewellery that lasts instead of trend pieces.

what is a bodega baddie outfit?

a fitted matching sweatsuit or set, gold hoops and chains, a slick pony or braids, sharp brows and a brown lip liner. casual, comfy, and clearly on purpose.

what should a baddie wear in winter?

a long coat or faux shearling over a fitted turtleneck or bodysuit, jeans, knee-high boots, leather gloves and gold hoops. warm, structured and still very much a look.