Style Secrets of Sabrina Carpenter: How to Dress Like Her on a Budget

Sabrina Carpenter’s evolution from Disney star to global pop icon has been accompanied by a fearless and creative sense of style. Her signature aesthetic blends Y2K nostalgia, coquettish femininity, and boundary-pushing streetwear. Here’s how to decode her looks and recreate them affordably.

1. What Makes Sabrina’s Style Distinctive

Y2K meets retro-glam

Sabrina channels early‑2000s pop queens (think Britney Spears, Madonna) through micro‑skirts, cropped corsets, platforms and playful accessories

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. She augments the nostalgia with modern flair.

Breaking fashion norms

Despite her petite 5′0″ stature, Sabrina rocks pieces typically worn by taller women—long gowns, baggy low‑rise jeans, jorts—effortlessly proving styling conventions wrong

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Mix of polished and edgy

From stage-ready crystal bodysuits to relaxed sweats on tour days, her wardrobe spans genres, embodying what Vogue calls "ultrafeminine archetypes, retro yet glossed in high sheen"

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Signature heart cutouts

A recurring motif in her stage wardrobe features rhinestone‑encrusted heart‑cut outfits designed by Ivan Frolov, making it a clear brand signature

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Female gaze, re‑claimed sexiness

Her bold, cheeky styles (like lingerie-inspired stagewear and glittery platforms) celebrate sexuality on her own terms—a mix of fun, humor, and self‑empowerment

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2. Key Style Staples: Affordable Swaps & DIY Ideas

To capture Sabrina’s aesthetic without designer price tags, build your wardrobe with these key pieces:

Corsets and cropped tops

Budget-friendly corsets can be found on ASOS, SHEIN or Boohoo starting at £15–£30. Look for glitter or heart‑cut details. Try DIY by adding rhinestone patches or iron‑on appliqués.

Micro‑skirts & Y2K bottom styles

Mini pleated skirts, Y2K denim skirts, cargo minis, and low‑rise jorts are easy to source at H&M, Zara’s TRF line, or even charity shops. Mix textures like leather-look pleather skirts with oversized tees.

Chunky knee-high boots or platforms

Pleaser-style platforms are iconic—look for dupe versions on Amazon or eBay ~£40–£60. Great for elevating any basic outfit.

Heart-embellished pieces

Recreate the heart cutout vibe with heart‑patch T‑shirts, sewn-on rhinestones, or rhinestone belt buckles.

Sparkly stage pieces on a dime

Sequined tops, metallic bodysuits, and crop bralettes can be thrifted or purchased from stores like PrettyLittleThing for under £35. Add DIY flair with hot‑fix crystals.

Accessories & hair accents

Think glitter hair clips, scrunchies, statement socks (white with pastel stripes), layered necklaces, and chain belts. These accent pieces cost under £10 each and bring that coquette-core shimmer.

3. How to Build Looks: Sabrina-Inspired Outfit Ideas

Here are budget-friendly outfit formulas:

Concert‑ready glam

Cropped rhinestone corset (£25, SHEIN)
Mini pleated skirt in pastel (£20, H&M)
Chunky platform boots (£45, Amazon dupe)
Heart chain belt (£8, Etsy)
Layered silver necklaces (£10, Ebay)

Casual streetwear

Oversized vintage band tee (thrift find ~£5)
Low‑rise baggy jeans (Zara TRF £30)
White chunky sneakers (£35, New Look)
Glitter hair clips (£4, Claire’s)

Glam date-night or festival

Sparkly crop bralette (£18, PrettyLittleThing)
Faux leather mini (£22, Missguided)
Pleaser-style boots (£45)
Rhinestone shoulder bag (£15, SHEIN)

Chill tour-day fit: sweats + baseball cap + sneakers—she often goes almost incognito off‑stage m.youtube.com

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4. Tellar’s Expert Guides & Styling Resources

Looking for more help achieving Sabrina-style looks? Check out these live posts on Tellar:

[Effortless Coquette Styling Tips] (live link to Tellar article)
[Budget Capsule Wardrobe: Blush & Heart Motifs] (live link to Tellar)
[Platform Boots: How to Wear with Confidence] (live link to Tellar)

These guides offer step‑by‑step tips, item lists, and real-life outfit examples to build your own Sabrina-inspired wardrobe sustainably and affordably.

5. Where to Shop: Budget-Friendly Links

Here are some specific pieces you can shop right now:

Corset top (glitter, cropped): [SHEIN Glitter Corset Bralette – ~£22]
Mini pleated skirt: [H&M Pleated Mini Skirt – ~£20]
Chunky platform boots: [Amazon Pleaser Dupe – ~£45]
Heart chain belt: [Etsy Rhinestone Heart Chain – ~£8]
Sequined crop top: [PrettyLittleThing Sequin Crop – ~£18]
Hair clips: [Claire’s Sparkle Clips – 2 pack ~£4]

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6. DIY Tricks for Sabrina-Style Flair

No budget? No problem.

Rhinestone transfer: Add sparkle to basic tees or skirts with hot-fix crystals (pack for ~£10).
Heart cutouts: Use fabric scissors and sew on a heart-shaped patch inside a cropped top.
Customize old boots: Add rhinestone trims around the edges of boots for instant dazzle.

7. Why Tellar?

Tellar is your go-to for accessible, stylish advice—helping you recreate celebrity aesthetics on a budget. We break down the looks, provide real shopping links, and equip you with styling tricks to match the vibe without overspending. Discover more at tellar.co.uk.

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