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The Best Romance on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Is Belly’s Coastal Style

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Nicolette Baker

Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ringByrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring
Nicolette Baker
Nicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food & Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.
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Published on July 22, 2025 11:07AM
Belly and Jeremiah smile and embrace in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'Belly and Jeremiah smile and embrace in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

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Simple Pearls

Classic Denim Shorts

Floral Sundresses

Oversized Denim Jackets

Floaty Crop Tops

Vivid Sunglasses

Ivy League Sweatshirts

Coastal Cardigans

Summer goes hand in hand with romance, getaways, and effortless seasonal style. Flicking on The Summer I Turned Pretty, Prime Video’s sweet series based on Jenny Han’s book trilogy, feels just like slipping into well-worn denim cutoffs before heading out for a picturesque coastal evening. In the show’s third and final season, Isabel—affectionately nicknamed “Belly”—treads into full-fledged adulthood during the summer before senior year of college. While her romances can be turbulent, her carefree wardrobe remains unshakable.

Belly’s style teeters between coastal cowgirl and girl-next-door playfulness, an effortlessly versatile summer uniform for the idyllic Cousins Beach. It’s approachable, modern, and rooted in the East Coast—and not to mention, an effective head-turner. Ahead, discover eight style essentials from The Summer I Turned Pretty series, complete with shopping picks to embody Belly’s look for yourself.

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Simple Pearls

Belly wears a simple pearl necklace and blue dressBelly wears a simple pearl necklace and blue dress

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While we’ve seen Belly’s style evolve over five years (in the series’ timeline), she consistently knows the power of a well-placed elevated staple. Take her lead by adding a string of simple pearls to your jewelry dish. If the classic piece is a bit too traditional for your tastes, try selecting a necklace with varying sizes of pearls or gilded hardware. 

Product Picks

  • Mateo Pearl Beaded ChokerMateo Pearl Beaded Choker

    Mateo

  • Quince pearl necklaceQuince pearl necklace

    Quince

  • White Space pearl necklaceWhite Space pearl necklace

    White/Space

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Classic Denim Shorts

Jeremiah and Belly embrace during a scene of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'Jeremiah and Belly embrace during a scene of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

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Amid a rising wave of ‘70s-inspired aesthetics this summer, dark denim is easily atop our wishlists. Belly also seems to know the statement that micro shorts can make—and here, she balances them with a pared-down striped tee. It’s a bit retro, yet still wearable.

Product Picks

  • long COS shortslong COS shorts

    Cos

  • micro Abercrombie & Fitch dark denim shortsmicro Abercrombie & Fitch dark denim shorts

    Abercrombie & Fitch

  • long Levi's dark denim shortslong Levi's dark denim shorts

    Levi’s

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Floral Sundresses

Lola Tung as Belly wears a short pink and green sundress while standing with Taylor on The Summer I Turned PrettyLola Tung as Belly wears a short pink and green sundress while standing with Taylor on The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Whether you’re team Conrad or Jeremiah, one thing we can all agree on is that floral sundresses are a non-negotiable for warm summer days. The formula for an unexpected look? Blend inspiration from Lily Pulitzer’s botanical prints—an upscale East Coast staple—with an ultra-short, modern silhouette.

Product Picks

  • model wearing a pink and green floral Elliatt dressmodel wearing a pink and green floral Elliatt dress

    Elliatt

  • pink floral Abercrombie & Fitch sundresspink floral Abercrombie & Fitch sundress

    Abercrombie & Fitch

  • pink rose Hill House dresspink rose Hill House dress

    Hill House

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Oversized Denim Jackets

Lola Tung as Belly wearing a denim jacket, mini dress, and loafers while reading on a bench with Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah on The Summer I Turned PrettyLola Tung as Belly wearing a denim jacket, mini dress, and loafers while reading on a bench with Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah on The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Denim jackets are a cozy, instant upgrade to any look. (And as the double denim trend remains strong again this year, we’re bound to see lots more this autumn.) Belly styles this staple with a classic LBD, making a streamlined piece a little more wearable for a casual day.

Product Picks

  • Cotton On 91 Denim Jacket in dark wash denim on modelCotton On 91 Denim Jacket in dark wash denim on model

    Cotton On

  • Staud denim jacket with pug dog decalStaud denim jacket with pug dog decal

    Staud x C.Bonz

  • Wrangler western jacket on modelWrangler western jacket on model

    Wrangler

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Floaty Crop Tops

Lola Tung as Belly wearing a white eyelet crop top and denim shorts on The Summer I Turned PrettyLola Tung as Belly wearing a white eyelet crop top and denim shorts on The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Whether you’re spending a breezy summer on the East Coast or roadtripping through the American West, lightweight crop tops should be part of your summer packing list. Here, Belly blends a soft eyelet piece with destroyed cutoffs for an ensemble that encapsulates the best of both worlds. Go ahead: Indulge in the sweet blouses that remind you of your teenage trips to Hollister.

Product Picks

  • model wearing a lacy white Reformation tank topmodel wearing a lacy white Reformation tank top

    Reformation

  • model wearing a blue striped House of Aama blousemodel wearing a blue striped House of Aama blouse

    House of Aama

  • loose flowy AE crochet toploose flowy AE crochet top

    American Eagle

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Vivid Sunglasses

Belly wearing red sunglasses and an oversized gray hoodie with shortsBelly wearing red sunglasses and an oversized gray hoodie with shorts

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Maximalist eyewear is already having a moment, so we couldn’t help but drool over the pair that Belly dons on campus in the new TSITP season. (In her own down-to-earth spin, she contrasts the attention-commanding silhouette with an undercover oversized hoodie and bike shorts.) Try the low-lift style with a chic, red tortoiseshell silhouette, or opt for a two-trend combination with a guava-tinted pair.

Product Picks

  • red cat eye J.Crew sunglassesred cat eye J.Crew sunglasses

    J.Crew

  • red Coco and Breezy sunglassesred Coco and Breezy sunglasses

    Coco and Breezy

  • Kimeze Ore Cateye Acetate Sunglasses in pinkKimeze Ore Cateye Acetate Sunglasses in pink

    Kimeze

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Ivy League Sweatshirts

Lola Tung as Belly wearing a Brown University sweatshirt on The Summer I Turned PrettyLola Tung as Belly wearing a Brown University sweatshirt on The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Collegiate sweatshirts are a classic marker of transitional periods and “old money” coastal summers. These trends converge in an effortlessly cool crewneck, which subtly plays into a key collegiate plot line of season two. Stash these away for breezy summer nights and chilly early fall mornings—bonus points if it’s in a deliciously on-trend shade of chocolate, too.

Product Picks

  • brown sweatshirt for Brown Universitybrown sweatshirt for Brown University

    Brown University

  • Recreational Habits green and cream cardiganRecreational Habits green and cream cardigan

    Recreational Habits

  • cream Harvard sweatercream Harvard sweater

    Harvard University

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Coastal Cardigans

Lola Tung as Belly wearing a colorful red and blue cardigan with short sleeves on The Summer I Turned PrettyLola Tung as Belly wearing a colorful red and blue cardigan with short sleeves on The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Ready to embody the polished, coastal look without feeling too stuffy? A fine-knit top, embellished with chic tortoiseshell buttons, does the trick. This silhouette and style are quintessentially Belly, down to the softly whimsical pops of pink and blue stitching.

Product Picks

  • rainbow striped Boden cardiganrainbow striped Boden cardigan

    Boden

  • yellow Kimchi Blue cardiganyellow Kimchi Blue cardigan

    Kimchi Blue

  • short sleeve knit striped Mango cardiganshort sleeve knit striped Mango cardigan

    Mango

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