A: Pants
Statement gray cargos. Grungy y2k streetwear. Stradivarius “Popline Parachute Trousers with Stoppers” in pearl gray. 100% cotton. Elastic-adjustable waist and ankles. Seamless. Stone white, brown, khaki, stone beige, black, or dark gray alternatives. Sold in sizes xxs-xxl. Bought while on sale. $49.90 full price.
“I kind of just based everything off around the pants,” Chen said.
B: Jewelry
Handmade and altered. Silver chains, charms, and faux-pearls. Materials for making are found at craft stores, Amazon, Aliexpress, or Temu. Pearl bracelet found at Target. Chain found at Nordstrom.
“Silver metal, and then pearls and stars. That’s like the only jewelry I go for,” Chen said.
“I’m just here balling on a budget.”
— Cecilia Chen
C: Shirt
Essential black trainer shirt. Versatile look. Hand-me-down. Casell brand. Similar to Casell’s “Scallop Crop Tee” in black. Slim fit. Recycled fabric. Lookalike found online. Sizes 34-44. £44.50, or $49.84 on-brand. A similar style could be acquired at local thrift store.
“You can wear with pretty much any outfit. You can dress it up or down–however much you like,” Chen said.
