How to dress like it-girl Addison Rae

With more than 36 million followers on Instagram, a feature on Charli xcx’s album brat, and almost 90 million followers on TikTok, 23-year-old influencer, singer, and actress Addison Rae is one of the hottest names on the internet right now.

In addition to her online fame, the Louisiana-born social media star has become something of a Gen Z style maven. With the help of Law Roach first and her current stylist, Ryan Hastings after, Addison Rae began amping up her personal style in 2021. Her rebrand coincided with the start of her music career, and since then, Addison has been channelling eclectic, unexpected pop diva style.

Her day-to-day looks, from her hodgepodge Pilates fits to her red carpet style, are reminiscent of the Y2K era—and, in particular, the pop legend Britney Spears herself. Unlike many of her social media peers, Addison is committed to taking risks with her style, often going for unconventional pairings.

Here are the nine AR looks that are simply 2 die 4.

What better place to start talking about Addison Rae’s style than her most recent—and controversial—fashion moment? Addison attended the 2024 VMAs wearing a custom Miss Claire Sullivan white lingerie set composed of a structured bra, silk briefs, and a voluminous tulle tutu. Styled by Interview Magazine fashion director Dara Allen—a social media sensation in her own right—Addison finished the look with a pair of white peep-toe heels—a style she seems to often go back to—and a pearly hair clip. While this look isn’t great for every day, we’re adding it to our Halloween 2024 moodboard.

A butter-hued, fluffy fur bomber jacket is one of Addison Rae’s cold-weather staples. The influencer-turned-pop star styles her fluffy bomber with jeans and frilly tops for mild LA winters, finishing off the look with peep-toed heels or retro-inspired sneakers like the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66.

Addison’s style is very reminiscent of the early-2000s it-girl fashion. The 2 die 4 singer clearly knows her references, one of them being the eternally iconic Britney Spears. Taking a leaf out of Britney’s Y2K style book, Addison Rae is partial to a fun graphic tee. Like any good Y2K connoisseur, the singer is a fan of early-2000s brands like Miss Sixty. Here, she styled her Miss Sixty top with low-waisted straight-leg jeans, peep-toed pumps, a soft leather bag, and her beloved fur bomber jacket.

For a casual day out in LA, Addison went for another Y2K classic: the tube top. The tube top has followed the same destiny as many early-naughties trends: first loved, then maligned, and now loved again. Addison kept her look simple with jeans and flip-flops, and instead added interest through colour: she paired her taupe tube top, classic blue jeans, and black flip-flops with a shiny red handbag, which just happened to match her red phone case.

Addison’s style is playful, romantic, and girly, qualities that are perfectly encapsulated by a tulle skirt. While rehearsing with Charli xcx, Troye Sivan, and Lorde for the Madison Square Garden date of Charli and Troye’s Sweat tour, Addison styled her tulle skirt with casual pieces: a denim jacket, a white lace bra top, and black flip-flops. The Louisiana native isn’t scared to take risks when it comes to fashion, so juxtaposing different vibes is a no-brainer for her.

The TikToker was featured in Issue 7 of The Perfect Magazine last August, and one of her looks perfectly encapsulates Y2K pop diva style. In the editorial, Addison wears a cropped white tank top, a micro mini denim skirt, and black and white open-toed mules. Everything about the look, from the ultra-short skirt to the tan lines, screams early 2000s pop star.

One of the most unforgettable Addison Rae looks is, without a doubt, the lace-up sheer dress she wore to the 3rd annual Academy Museum Gala in 2023. The lace dress features sparkly embellishments, lace-up details, and strategically placed cut-outs that enhance her figure. Paper Magazine took the words right out of our mouths.

Would Addison Rae be a true Y2K ambassador if she didn’t dabble in double denim? Of course not. Staying truer to her style roots, the He’s All That actress is partial to a Canadian tuxedo but also adds her own unexpected spin on it. Out and about in NYC, the singer wore jeans and a denim jacket in a similarly light wash, a white cropped high-neck top, round sunglasses, black and white high heels, and a black fur hat.

One of Addison Rae’s signature styles is her unique approach to athleisure. Even when she’s heading to a Pilates class or grabbing a coffee, she’ll always add her own spin to athletic wear, like kitten heels, leg warmers, and a bedazzled Dior headband. One of her most iconic workout fits, though, includes a hot pink jerset, red mini shorts, wired headphones (so retro), and sporty silver wraparound sunglasses.