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While fashion trends come and go, one thing is for sure: confidence and creativity never go out of style. Take it from Sports Illustrated curvy model Ella Halikas, who recently recreated two of model/actress Julia Fox’s famous looks, writing in her Instagram caption: “Thick girls can rock this fit too.” .
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Halikas, who walked the Miami Swim Week 2022 runway and was featured in Sports Illustrated’s 2021 swimsuit issue, is known for showing off her sense of style both on and off the runway. For tips on how to rock celebrity and model-worthy looks, follow Halikas’ tips to find the looks you love in any size.
Copy the outfits of your favorite celebrities
When Halikas saw Fox rocking a low-rise skimpy skirt while social media lamented the Y2K trend’s resurgence, she tried to show that the return of the style statement isn’t just bad news. “As I looked [the social media reaction] as motivation to show people that you don’t have to be very small to wear this and show it off,” she says. She recreated the iconic look by cutting out a crop top from Aritzia and a dress from Amazon, showing off the matching homemade ensemble in Instagram posts that earned a like from Fox herself.
Whether you’re rising to the occasion with a low rise, thinking Barbiecore pink, or copying a look from your favorite influencer, don’t be afraid to try out favorite celebrity trends. “Once you do it once or twice, you start to get into the habit of choosing pieces you normally wouldn’t,” says Halikas, who also recreated the iconic Calvin Klein look from the Fox underwear grocery store.
The key to making the fashion of the stars your own? Letting your own confidence shine through. “I think getting over that fear of ‘I can’t wear this because I don’t look like her’ was really empowering for me, but also [for] so many people who saw it,” Halikas says of her celebrity-inspired look.
For your own Fox (and Halika) twist, strut your stuff with a high-heeled boot like the Vince Camuto Fenindy Over-the-Knee Boot. The shiny style is sold in black in women’s shoe sizes 5-12.
$110 in DSW
Pair that dazzling shoe with a basic tank like the Scoop Neck Cami from Torrid. The top, which has a 4.8-star rating and over 430 reviews, comes in white in women’s sizes M to 6X.
$20 in torrid
Show off your curves with cute crop tops
If you’re looking for a more everyday look than Fox’s low-rise, leather combo, consider showing some skin with crop tops. “Have a few staples that you love, put them on, and reuse them,” says Halikas. “Whether it’s a top with biker shorts or a top with jeans,” he adds, you can create “different looks from so many staples.”
Try the H&M+ Ribbed Top, which comes in white in women’s sizes L to 4XL in a pink print. Halikas recommends pairing similar styles with a pair of flowy pants or white washed boyfriend jeans.
$10 at H&M
The right crop top can also pull double duty, from a night out to a workout. Halikas often wears a crop top with a blazer, biker shorts, gold jewelry and “some nice sneakers” to go out, noting that “you could take off the blazer and jewelry” to work out in the outfit.
For an athletic and versatile style statement, try the Lululemon Invigorate Crop Top in a neutral shade. “Lululemon has great options,” Halikas says of the brand, and based on our tests, we agree that Lululemon is one of the best sporting goods around. Shop this special sweat-wicking stretch top in women’s sizes 0-20 and in nine colors.
$68 at Lululemon
Keep it simple with matching outfits.
Sometimes you just don’t want to put as much thought into your ‘fit’. The solution? Matching outfits that make getting dressed a piece of cake. “Whatever happens, even if you don’t feel like dressing up, wear a matching outfit, whether it’s a cute maxi skirt and crop top or a cute flowy dress. [outfit]Halikas says. “Only things that make you feel safe and make you feel good when you use them.”
For a monochromatic moment, a Halika favourite, consider matching outfits from Meshki like the Kara Ruched Front Mini Skirt and Sara Square Neck Crop Top. Matching pieces are available in white, blue and tan in women’s sizes XS to XXL.
$49 at Meshki $45 at Meshki
Stock up on seamless underwear
To show off an exaggerated outfit, you can feel more comfortable with invisible coverage underneath in the form of seamless underwear. Whether rocking a spandex look or filming on set, Halikas trusts Skims. “I always have to bring them for castings and photo shoots,” she says of her favorite pieces of clothing, which she calls “a really big piece of clothing.” [style] hack for me Offerings from the Kim Kardashian-owned size-inclusive label include the Free Cut Mid Waist Thong, a classic bikini style available in 11 colors in women’s sizes XXS to 4X.
$16 in Skims
Cover up easily concealable undergarments with a standout style like Skims bodycon dresses, which Halikas also favor. Consider the Soft Lounge Cut One-Shoulder Dress, for a look that can be dressed up or down with its accessories. It is available in four colors in women’s sizes XXS to 4X.
$78 in Skims
Make strappy bikinis a hot weather option
Don’t be afraid to dive into skimpy swimwear styles. “I think the notion [that] curvy girls and plus-size girls probably want to cover up more, it’s just fake,” says Halikas, recalling Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day gifting her a “super tiny” string bikini for the runway . “I think she opened my eyes,” says the model, who now “always” bets on string swimsuits. “[As a person with a curvy body]we can still join the trend of the micro bikini”.
Try the Mesh Top String Triangle & Swirlfriend Cheeky Plus Size Bikini Set from Cupshe, one of the outfits Halikas wore on the runway during the brand’s Miami Swim Week 2022 show. The colorful two-piece suit comes in patterned pink in women’s sizes 0X-3X.
$37 at cupshe
Show off your figure with bodysuits and leggings
If you’re looking for hot trends that work for cooler weather, find a bodysuit that covers without hiding. Halikas says “everyone should invest in a good” long-sleeved black suit to wear under a blazer or coat for fall and winter. Good American offers a classic crew neck option; We at Reviewed love the brand’s jeans, and shoppers rave about the Good Form Crewneck Body, with one praising its “lovely fit” and “incredible quality” fabric. Shop it in black and white in women’s sizes XS to 2X.
$105 in good American
Another basic style for body contouring: black flared leggings. Halikas calls Artizia’s pairs “chef’s kiss” and says he wears them “almost every week” with a bodysuit and sneakers. He tries out the TnaChill Atmosphere High Kick Tights, which come in 20 colors in women’s sizes 2XS to 2XL.
$30 in Aritzia
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