Is your wallet handy? 'Cause season two of Outer Banks [1] just hit Netflix, and Kiara (Madison Bailey [2]) serves up major outfit inspiration in every. single. episode. While embarking on a whole lot of action-packed, gold-seeking, police-evading adventures with the Pogues, Kiara wears a slew of cool graphic tees, cutoff denim shorts, crop tops, and even cosy jackets, the latter of which weren't part of her wardrobe for the show's first instalment [3]. "In season two, we see Kiara transition into school layers, which allowed for a lot of fun with rugged jeans, funky boots, and cool cardis and jackets," Outer Banks [4] costume designer Emmie Holmes told POPSUGAR. "Being able to layer her up means that you get to see the full spectrum of her envy-worthy style."
Kiara's outfits this season feature '70s- and '90s-inspired pieces that Emmie selected from big-name brands like Reformation, Roxy, Free People, and Quicksilver, in addition to smaller brands like Her Waves, which she discovered on Instagram while stores were closed due to COVID-19. Emmie let movies like Empire Records and Dazed and Confused guide her when piecing together Kiara's wardrobe, ultimately solidifying the character's status as a "nostalgic throwback queen." So, want the lowdown on every affordable brand Kiara wears on OBX [5] this season, straight from Emmie herself? Grab that wallet, and read ahead to get shoppin'.
Kiara's Patterned T-Shirt and Yellow Pants on Outer Banks Season 2
We finally get to see the Pogues in a school setting during season two, and Kiara dresses beyond cool for a day in the classroom, obviously. In this scene, she wears mustard-yellow Lucky Brand jeans with a graphic tee by Her Waves [7], an online store that sells surf-inspired apparel and art by women artists around the globe. Read ahead to shop a few T-shirts and pants to re-create her school outfit.
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UO Good Luck T-Shirt [8] (£24)
Shop Similar Yellow Trousers
Weekday Space Washed Trousers [9] (£16, originally £45)
Kiara's Striped Crop Top and Button-Up Jeans on Outer Banks Season 2
Kiara puts her throwback style vibes on full display in this striped Out From Under crop top; high-rise, wide-leg Reformation jeans; and one of her signature headbands. We tracked down a few similar pieces since her jeans and top are both sold out online.
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Zara Striped Crop Top [10] (£20)
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Abercrombie Curve Love High Rise Skinny Jeans [11] (£72)
Kiara's Green Crop Top, Shorts, and Checkerboard Sneakers on Outer Banks Season 2
Another day in the Outer Banks [12], another cute crop top worn by Kiara! For this action-packed scene, she sports a green halter-neck top by ASOS with denim Roxy shorts and checkerboard Vans. You can shop her exact sneakers ahead — y'know, in case you need to sprint through a body of water anytime soon.
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Free people Everyday Seamless Crop [13] (£24)
Shop Her Exact Checkerboard Sneakers
Vans Sk8-Hi Tapered Sneakers [14] (£65)
Kiara's Graphic Top and Patterned Shirt on Outer Banks Season 2
Kiara mirrors John B's love for Hawaiian shirts [15] in this patterned Marine Layer button-down, worn layered over an eagle crop top that's technically part of a swimsuit set. You can score said set on Amazon ahead.
Shop Her Exact Crop Top
Avanova Crop Top Bikini Set [16] (£29)
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Scotch & Soda Jacquard Short-Sleeved Shirt [17] (£130)
Kiara's Smiley-Face Tank Top and Orange Pants on Outer Banks Season 2
Ah yes, one of our favourite looks of the season! Kiara pairs a knit smiley-face tank top from Urban Outfitters with rust-coloured, frayed-hem Free People pants and her trusty checkered Vans. We found a few dupes for her cool tank ahead.
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Monki Sally Organic Cotton Knitted Smile Print Tank [18] (£25)
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Free People Ready to Run Cinch Waist Pants [19] (£88)
Kiara's David Bowie T-Shirt and Light-Wash Jeans on Outer Banks Season 2
Emmie scored Kiara's David Bowie graphic tee from Target and her light-wash mom jeans from American Eagle. If you, too, want to rep Ziggy Stardust, we rounded up a few cool tees like Kie's ahead.
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Daydreamer David Bowie Glass Spider Tour Tee [20] (£68)
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Levi's Made & Crafted Barrel Jeans [21] (£130)
Kiara's "Cosmic Vibrations" Tank Top and Necklaces on Outer Banks Season 2
Kiara styles her boxy "Cosmic Vibrations" tank top by Quicksilver with two beaded necklaces by Head High Surf Club [22] and a yin and yang pendant necklace by Kris Nations. You can buy both of her beaded accessories ahead before other OBX fans swoop in and cause a sellout.
Shop a Similar Graphic Tank Top
Nasa Vintage Logo Tank Top [23] (£15)
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Feel Free Jewelry Dainty Black Onyx Rosary Beaded Necklace [24] (£30)
Kiara's "Shitake Happens" Tank Top and Denim Shorts on Outer Banks Season 2
Oh, the things we'd do for Kiara's "Shitake Happens" tank top to magically reappear on the ASOS website. But hey, at least her Roxy shorts are still available to buy online!
Shop a Similar Graphic Tank Top
BDG Ringer Halter Top [25] (£11, originally £19)
Shop Similar Button-Front Shorts
Abercrombie High Rise Mom Shorts [26] (£52)
Kiara's Plaid Jacket and Gray Jeans on Outer Banks Season 2
Kiara shows the cosy side of her style by layering this plaid En Saison jacket over a cropped BDG thermal top and grey Topshop jeans. If you're on the hunt for versatile, not-too-tight jeans, you can shop her exact pair ahead.
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AllSaints Fenix Check Jacket [27] (£128, originally £269)
Shop a Similar Notched Top
Year of Ours Notch Tank [28] (£46)
Shop Her Exact Gray Jeans
Topshop Straight-Leg Jeans [29] (£28, originally £40)
Kiara's Fuzzy Animal-Print Jacket, Graphic T-Shirt, and Green Pants on Outer Banks Season 2
The final season two outfit we see Kiara in consists of a cropped Topshop T-shirt, slouchy Free People pants, a fuzzy RSQ jacket, and chunky Dr. Martens boots. Anyone else already looking forward to a potential season three, or just us?
Shop a Similar Graphic T-Shirt
UO Lime Green Have A Nice Day Daisy T-Shirt [30] (£24)
Shop Her Exact Trousers in Yellow
We the Free City Slouch Cord Pants [31] (£118)