How To Dress Like Rue From Euphoria In A Sustainable Way

When there’s a new TV show that takes place in high school or college, you know the fashion won’t disappoint. There have only been two seasons so far of Euphoria, but the style of the main characters has already made a big impact. A lot of the looks are not even realistic outfits you could wear to high school, especially if there’s a strict dress code, but you can still take inspiration for when you go out with friends or even if you want an easy Halloween fit. A lot of fast fashion brands have quickly jumped on the trends and you can see Euphoria-inspired items everywhere. However, there are many sustainable brands who have similar pieces as well, and you can also find a lot in thrift stores. So, if you’re obsessed with the fashion in Euphoria (as most people are), consider checking sustainable brands and secondhand shops first, so we don’t harm the planet too much with our fashion cravings.

In this post series, I’m diving into the most iconic looks from some of the main characters, and show you how you can recreate the looks with items from sustainable brands. In this second post, Rue Bennett, who has the most casual and comfortable style that is probably the most wearable and easiest to recreate. Check out the other posts to read the guides on how to dress like the other main characters Jules Vaughn and Cassie Howard.

Rue Bennett

Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, is an introvert and a recovering drug addict who is instantly drawn to the new girl in town Jules Vaughn. Rue generally wears comfy and gender-neutral clothes like hoodies, oversized T-shirts, cropped straight leg pants, and of course her famous burgundy zipped hoodie. To recreate this, you just have to collect all the baggy tops you have (you can also check your dad’s or boyfriend’s closet) and pair them with some straight leg pants or long shorts. You can’t go wrong with a big graphic T-shirt and basic cropped black pants. Occasionally, especially in season 2, she wears other pieces like tight crop tops, dungarees, short-sleeve button-ups and cropped sweaters.

Browse Your Own Closet & Secondhand stores

Recreating outfits in a sustainable way, always starts with checking the clothes you already own. Rue’s style is all about being comfortable so you probably already have some items that are similar to hers, like big graphic T-shirts, straight leg trousers, or maybe an oversized hoodie or sweater. If you don’t own enough items to create a full Rue-inspired outfit, the next step would be to do some thrift shopping. A lot of Rue’s clothes are typical items you can find in thrift stores. You can shop secondhand at your local thrift store or on online apps and websites like Vinted, Depop, thredUP and Poshmark. And don’t forget to also check the men’s section! Here are a few keywords you can use to find the most Rue-like items: baggy T-shirts, oversized hoodies, straight leg pants, short-sleeve shirts, dungarees, long shorts, cropped trousers, biker shorts and tie-dye T-shirts.

To keep you on the right path while you’re shopping, you can use the pictures above as a guideline where I compiled her most iconic looks.

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Items From Sustainable Brands

Now I’ll share with you a list of items from sustainable brands that are similar to the items she wears in Euphoria. None of them are exact replicas (obviously) but they have the same vibe as Rue’s thrifty, skater style. All the brands are featured in the brand list here.

Your checklist to dress like Rue:

• Long shorts, biker shorts and colourful boxer shorts

• Graphic T-shirts, tie-dye T-shirts and a striped crop top

• Black cropped trousers and straight leg jeans

• Oversized crewnecks and hoodies

• Hip-length or cropped button-up shirts

• Loose-fit dungarees

• Cropped tank tops

Let me know what you think of the fashion in Euphoria!