Look up the phrase "summer wardrobe goals" in the dictionary, and you just might see a photo of Kiara Carrera from Outer Banks [1] smiling back at you. The queen of surfer-girl style, Kiara (portrayed by actress Madison Bailey [2]) is basically a walking PacSun ad, rocking an array of graphic tees, patterned bikinis, crop tops, and cutoff denim shorts during the treasure-hunting adventures she embarks on with her Pogue pals. Plus, she always remembers to kick her laid-back, beachy outfits up a notch by accessorising with her signature beaded choker necklaces.
Much like her BFF-turned-arch-nemesis-turned-friend-again Sarah Cameron [3], Kiara's clothes are relatively affordable in real life, hailing from retailers like Urban Outfitters, Target, Billabong, and O'Neill. In honour of Kiara's easy-breezy style — well, and because I needed something to cure my Outer Banks [4] withdrawals until season two hopefully rolls around [5] — I tracked down where to shop some of the exact pieces her character wears in the Netflix teen drama. Get the full scoop on her summer-ready wardrobe ahead.
Kiara's Tie-Dye Shirt and Lace-Up Shorts on Outer Banks
In the very first episode, Kiara gives us the perfect preview of her effortless style by pairing this grey-and-white tie-dye shirt with lace-up shorts by Billabong — the latter of which are currently still in stock.
Kiara's Tie-Dye Shirt and Lace-Up Shorts on Outer Banks
Shop Her Exact Denim Shorts
Billabong Lite Hearted Denim Shorts [7] (£40)
Kiara's Necklaces on Outer Banks
Kiara is the queen of stacking necklaces. Throughout the series, she consistently wears two beaded chokers and occasionally adds a longer stone pendant necklace for an extra cool-girl touch. The show's costume designer, Emmie Holmes, revealed that the chokers were designed by a brand called Elsie Frieda, and you can shop 'em both ahead.
Shop Kiara's Exact Salmon Choker Necklace
Elsie Frieda Neon Salmon Choker Necklace [8] (£85)
Kiara's Striped Bikini on Outer Banks
Ugh, look at these two OBX besties! Kiara wears this rainbow striped bikini by Floralkini in the third episode of Outer Banks [9]. If you, too, are obsessed with the colours of her swimsuit, you can shop it for yourself ahead.
Shop Kiara's Exact Striped Bikini
Floralkini Rainbow Striped Triangle Bikini Top [10] (£18) and Bikini Bottoms [11] (£14)
Kiara's Purple Silk Dress on Outer Banks
Kiara ditches her usual cutoff shorts and tank tops for the annual midsummer party. She dresses to the nines in a purple silk cowl-neck gown and styles it with chunky silver sandals and a floral headpiece. Bonus: her exact Nili Lotan dress is currently on sale!
Shop Her Exact Purple Dress
Nili Lotan Juella Gown [12] (£192, originally £480)
Kiara's Red Crochet Top and Floral Shorts on Outer Banks
Kiara wears a crochet tie-back tank top from Urban Outfitters and floral board shorts by O'Neill while hanging on the boat with her buds. Her top is unfortunately sold out, but you can shop a few similarly summery styles ahead.
Kiara's Red Crochet Top and Floral Shorts on Outer Banks
Kiara's Graphic T-Shirt and Light-Wash Jeans on Outer Banks
In episode two, we catch a glimpse of this cute 'fit: a washed-out graphic T-shirt and light-wash mom jeans from American Eagle, which she styles with a blue headband. You can shop her exact jeans in multiple sizes ahead.
Shop Kiara's Exact Light-Wash Jeans
American Eagle Mom Jeans [13] (£30, originally £40)
Kiara's Purple Patterned Bikini on Outer Banks
In the first episode, Kiara spends a boat day wearing this purple bandana-print bikini from Target. It's unfortunately sold out right now, but we found a few similar swimsuits ahead.
Shop the Exact Orange Bikini
Shade & Shore Cabana Light Lift Shiny Ribbed Bikini Top [14] (£14-£19) and Ribbed Bikini Bottom [15] (£12)
Kiara's Henley Tank Top and Flannel Shirt on Outer Banks
Kiara's Henley Tank Top and Flannel Shirt on Outer Banks
Shop Kiara's Exact Yellow Vans
Vans Old School Sneakers [16] (£65)
Kiara's Yellow T-Shirt on Outer Banks
In the pilot episode, Kiara rocks this semisheer crew-neck tee from Urban Outfitters. It may be sold out, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate these selfies of her and the Pogue crew — and shop similar styles ahead.
Kiara's Yellow T-Shirt on Outer Banks
