Alright so today I decided to try something fun and totally out of my usual comfort zone: copying some of Jennie from BLACKPINK’s famously cool and sexy styles. I saw her looks everywhere online and thought, “Why not give it a shot myself?” Gotta admit, felt a bit nervous stepping into that vibe! Here’s exactly how it went down, step by step.
Starting Point: Scrolling & Screenshotting Like Crazy
First thing this morning, I spent a good hour just glued to my phone. Went through tons of Jennie pics on Instagram, her music videos (especially SOLO!), and some fashion blog breakdowns. I wasn’t looking for super stage outfits, more like her real-life, “effortlessly cool but sexy” street style that people keep talking about. Took about a hundred screenshots probably – my camera roll is now 80% Jennie Kim! Finally narrowed it down to 5 looks that felt somewhat doable with clothes I might already have or could grab easily. Key things popping up? Tiny tops, baggy pants, cropped jackets, bucket hats, and that messy bun she rocks.
Look 1: The Classic Tube Top & High-Waisted Jeans
This felt like the easiest one to dive into. Rooted through my drawers and actually found a black ribbed tube top I bought ages ago and never wore (score!). Paired it with my favorite high-waisted light blue mom jeans. The goal was that “crop but still covered bottom” silhouette she does so well. Okay, felt a bit self-conscious just standing in my room with that much midriff showing! But I pushed through. Jennie always looks chill though, right? So I threw on a pair of beat-up white sneakers instead of heels, messed up my hair into a low bun (took three tries to look deliberately messy, not just messy-messy), and added simple gold hoops. Verdict? Surprisingly comfy! Definitely needs good posture though.
Look 2: Slouchy Boyfriend Blazer & Tiny Shorts
This one required shopping. Found this oversized black blazer at that big fast fashion place downtown yesterday on purpose for this. Problem? It was drowning me! Seriously looked like I was wearing my dad’s suit jacket. So, rushed it to the little tailor near my apartment – asked her to just nip it in slightly at the waist and shorten the sleeves to like, three-quarter length. Cost me extra but worth it. Back home, dug out these ridiculously short denim shorts I haven’t worn since college. Wore the altered blazer open over a plain white cropped tank, the shorts, and sheer black tights underneath because it’s chilly. Finished with knee-high black boots I dusted off and a wide black belt to cinch it a bit more. Felt powerful, kinda like a CEO who parties? Still think the boots might be too much for the grocery store.
Look 3: The Cozy Oversized Sweater “Off-Shoulder” Moment
Ah, something warmer! Grabbed my biggest, baggiest grey crewneck sweater. Jennie often pulls sweaters down to show one shoulder, looking cozy but sexy. Sounds simple? Tried it. Sweater kept riding back up! Annoying. Ended up using a small safety pin on the inside seam at the shoulder point to kinda “anchor” it off my shoulder on one side. Looks more intentional now. Wore it with black leggings, not jeans – comfort win. Added fluffy pink slippers for the pic because YOLO, but proper cute slippers could work. Minimal effort, maximum vibe. Learned: safety pins are secret style weapons.
Look 4: Trying The Bucket Hat & Denim
Admit it, we all have one somewhere. Mine was hiding in the winter accessories box. A basic black bucket hat. Found it dusty! Blew it off. Paired it with a super fitted navy blue ribbed crop tee and straight-leg, medium wash jeans. Struggled hard with the jeans tuck. Jennie’s models look perfectly messy-cool. Mine either looked messy or like I just stuffed them down quickly. Gave up and just cuffed them neatly a couple inches above the ankle with white socks peeking out. Put the hat on kinda pushed back on my head, added a silver necklace. Felt… young? Cool? Not completely sure, but the hat definitely adds something. Need to practice that nonchalant tuck!
Look 5: The “SOLO” Cropped Leather Jacket Vibe
Needed my one “edgy” piece. Bought this faux leather cropped moto jacket a while back. It fits good but I felt like a kid playing dress-up initially. For the Jennie vibe, layered it over a plain black tank top (slightly cropped, like she does). Went for high-waisted flared trousers this time instead of skinny jeans. Just felt more current and she rocks flares too. Needed something tight under the loose pants to balance the top though – tucked in the tank firmly. Rocked my hair down but pin-straight (required heavy duty flat iron action), simple black ankle boots, and bold red lipstick I borrowed from my sister. Felt instantly cooler walking to the mailbox like this. The jacket makes a difference!
Final Thoughts & What I Learned
Honestly, trying these Jennie-inspired looks was way more fun than I expected, even with the small fails (looking at you, messy bun attempt number 2). It pushed me to try pieces I rarely wear (tube top!) and play with proportions – tight/loose, cropped/long.
If you want to try it, here’s the basics I kept seeing:
- Crop the top, bag the bottom: Show some skin up top (belly button or shoulder), balance it with looser pants/skirt.
- Jackets are magic: A cool jacket (leather, oversized blazer, denim) instantly adds that “fashion person” feel. Even when layered over basics.
- Mix high & low pieces: Designer bag with basic tee and sneaks? Yes please. Makes it feel achievable.
- Accessories matter tons: Hoops, a belt, a bag, simple necklaces. And the messy hair/bun/pony is practically part of the outfit!
- Confidence is the key piece: Felt silly at first, but owning it makes any look work. Fake it til you make it!
Wore the denim jacket/bucket hat combo out to grab coffee later. Felt self-conscious for exactly 10 seconds. Genuinely fun challenge – might do more pop star style deep dives!
