8 Times Olivia Rodrigo’s Style Proved She’s a Gen Z Fashion Icon

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If you’re a Gen-Z star like Olivia Rodrigo, the fashion world is your oyster, and the “Good 4 U” singer has proven to be a sartorial trendsetter. Rodrigo’s style is a mix of edgy punk, rock and princess pop, while also bringing old Hollywood glamor to the red carpet. Rodrigo rose to fame as an actor in the Disney show ‘Bizaardvark’ when she was just a young teenager. At the time, she played it safe with kid-friendly outfits like a tank top and jeans, but over the years her style has evolved into a more eclectic aesthetic, often taking fashion risks.

Don’t expect Rodrigo to ever wear anything boring. She enjoys looking for vintage pieces, telling Vogue: “I look for quality, and I like pieces that are a bit funky and weird.” The songwriter has been known to pair lace-up combat boots with a nice dress or go for a preppy look with a plaid skirt. No matter what Rodrigo wears, she owns her style and that’s why she’s an inspiration for many Gen-Zers who love to emulate her look.

Olivia Rodrigo knows how to rock the Y2K trend

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Gen-Z loves a good Y2K look and Olivia Rodrigo delivered it with her ankle-length white dress, enclosed by three black belts, for the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards. Rodrigo completed the outfit with sky-high, chunky platform boots. Not only was her ‘fit’ a winner, but she also took home the Woman of the Year award that night. As Rodrigo would say, “Strike!”

Olivia Rodrigo brought back the vague top of the first years

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Fuzzy shirts were all the rage in the early 2000s and Olivia Rodrigo must have searched the thrift store for the green shirt she wore while in New York City. While millennials have probably banished theirs, Rodrigo revived the trend by pairing her lime crop top with black jeans and a matching shoulder bag.

Olivia Rodrigo loves a pleated skirt

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Those who follow Olivia Rodrigo’s fashion know that she is a fan of pleated skirts, the latest preppy look to make a comeback. During a performance at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Rodrigo rocked the stage in a pleated red skirt and matching bra top. The 20-year-old’s style can sometimes be daring, but she always manages to keep her look stylish yet playful.

Olivia Rodrigo mixes schoolgirl with punk

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Olivia Rodrigo knows exactly how to make sure she doesn’t get too cute. A white pleated skirt could have been boring, but she paired hers with a Hellcat t-shirt with Angelina Jolie on it, blood dripping from her mouth. Keeping with the preppy look, the “Vampire” singer wore a pair of loafers with white ankle socks.

Olivia Rodrigo upped her LBD game

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Talk about taking the little black dress to the next level! Olivia Rodrigo opted to go the slip dress route with a black lingerie-style number as she headed out on the town. Instead of high heels, Rodrigo wore a pair of flat loafers paired with white ankle socks — which are a great casual way to style your favorite little black dress. Fans who want to copy her style should take note of this particular trend of hers.

Olivia Rodrigo’s long slip dress looked glamorous for Paris Fashion Week

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Olivia Rodrigo brought her slip dress game to Paris Fashion Week 2022 in a delicate cream Givenchy style with lace detailing at the bust and hem. She showed how to take your favorite slip dress into fall with a long trench coat around her shoulders. With her hair in a sleek bun, Rodrigo certainly showed off one of her more mature looks at the high-fashion event.

Olivia Rodrigo knows how to do Old Hollywood glamor right

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We love it when Olivia Rodrigo channels her inner Elizabeth Taylor and rocks a legendary red carpet look like she did at the 2022 Grammy Awards. The singer wore a custom black Vivienne Westwood dress with opera-length gloves, and more glam than That is not possible. Rodrigo’s hair was also in keeping with the theme, with loose waves flowing around one shoulder.

Olivia Rodrigo often brings the bling when it comes to dressing up