How To Re-create The ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Outfits Sustainably – Part 1

6 outfits worn by Audrey Hope in Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl defined an entire generation and had a big influence on the fashion of the 2010s. What the characters wore played a huge role in the teen drama, and Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen are still seen as true fashion icons. Two years ago, it was announced the hit series would be coming back with a new cast. Both the original and the reboot, have the same costume designer, which can only result in new iconic and influential fashion to inspire the new generation. It’s been around nine years since the last episode aired, so obviously the fashion has changed. The outfits in the reboot fit the current trends and the main characters each have their own style. Do you want to recreate their most iconic looks so far, without having a big impact on the earth? Continue reading to see some similar pieces from sustainable brands, so you can start dressing like an Upper East Sider.

In this post, we’re looking at six looks from Audrey Hope, played by Emily Alyn Lind. This is part 1 of a 5 part series. Stay tuned for the looks from four other main characters: Julien Calloway, Luna La, Zoya Lott and Monet de Haan.

Audrey Hope

Audrey Hope’s style is all about layering spencers, oversized cardigans and sweaters over a classic white button-up shirt and black tights or formal trousers. And, don’t forget a little ribbon or bow around the collar. As for shoes, she likes wearing heeled loafers and tight chic boots.

Photo credit: Getty Images

Browse Your Own Closet

First of all, the most sustainable (and cheapest) way of recreating outfits is of course by being creative with items you already own. You can also thrift if you don’t own anything that fits the style. In the case of Audrey Hope, you can even sneak into your boyfriend’s or dad’s closet to find a sweater and pair it with a white button-up shirt and some heels with socks. As for colours, opt for white, black and dark blue. If you can gather some items in that colour scheme, you’re already halfway there! Below are some looks I put together with things I already had in my closet (and most of the pieces were thrifted, except for the tights, bag and some of the shoes)

Sustainable Brands

Now let’s look at some sustainable brands that offer pieces you can use to recreate Audrey’s outfits. All the brands are featured on the website here.

Your Audrey Hope Checklist:

  • Black or dark blue tights

Re-Tights High-Rise 80 Den 2-pack

Organic Basics
$50 USD / €39 / £35 GBP

LOVISA INNOVATION TIGHTS BLACK

Swedish Stockings
€17,90 €26,00

Bamboo Essential Plain Tights

Thought
£18.95 GBP

PAULA TIGHTS

Underprotection
€14,00

  • Black and white socks

2 x TINA LOW SOCKS BLACK

Underprotection
€27,00

Organic Cotton Socks 2-pack

Organic Basics
€15 / $18 USD / £14 GBP

INGRID PREMIUM SOCKS BLACK

Swedish Stockings
£11.00 GBP / €12

Solid Jackie Bamboo Socks

Thought
£6.95 GBP

  • White button-up shirt

BLOUSE MADE OF ORGANIC COTTON

ARMEDANGELS
Germany
€79.90

VOGUER DRESS

Balzac Paris
France
€125

01 Shirt

Maggie Marilyn
New Zealand
$245 NZD / $174 USD / €148 EUR

EVERYDAY SHIRT White

Kowtow
New Zealand
$179 NZD / $135 USD / €109

  • Oversized off-white cardigan

Recycled Cotton Cardigan

CASA FLINE
Japan
¥ 19.800

Time

MAYDI
Argentina
$64.745 ARS / $995 USD

CLEO Wool Cardigan

L’Envers
Spain
€240 / $290 USD / £210 GBP

  • Oversized dark-coloured sweater

Mangabe — Multicolour Navy

TWOTHIRDS
Spain
84.80€ €106.00

  • Dark blue or striped off-white spencer

BLASON SWEATER

Balzac Paris
France
€115

Scott-Beige

TWOTHIRDS
Spain
€78.40 €98.00

Dessin

MAYDI
Argentina
$27.025 ARS / $405 USD

  • Black or dark blue blazer

VESTE NAËL

Balzac Paris
France
€160

Destined to Bloom Blazer

Maggie Marilyn
New Zealand
$1400 NZD / $996 USD / €843

Eileen Blazer in Navy

People Tree
United Kingdom
$235 USD / £149 GBP / €195

Eileen Blazer in Black

People Tree
United Kingdom
$235 USD / £149 GBP / €195

  • Brown or off-white moon-shaped bag

NATHANAEL BAG

Balzac Paris
France
€260

  • Dark blue formal pants or culottes

CHAPTER PANT Navy

Kowtow
New Zealand
US$ 179 US$ 129 / NZ$ 259 NZ$ 179

Culotte B03ch01-14 (2)

Elsien Gringhuis
Netherlands
€225

Jennie Modal Pleated Culottes

Thought
United Kingdom
£59.95

KVELDE PANTS

ELK
Australia
$153.00 USD $255.00 USD

  • Checked or dark coloured formal pants

PANTS MADE OF ORGANIC COTTON MIX

ARMEDANGELS
Germany
€119,90

TROUSERS (B01ch02-10)

Elsien Gringhuis
Netherlands
€259

LINEN TROUSERS VIENTO NIGHT BLUE

Jungle Folk
Switzerland
CHF 205 / €189 / $224 USD

  • Black low boots

MAYA BOOT

ELK
Australia
$309.00 USD

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