The first thing you'll do upon watching HBO's The White Lotus [1] is price out a holiday at the season one resort (which actually exists in Maui [2], BTW). But then, we wouldn't be surprised if you dove right into researching the cast [3] of the miniseries and their impeccable on-screen style, curated by costume designer Alex Bovaird, who assisted on The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Bovaird wanted to achieve a Gen-Z friendly wardrobe for Olivia (Sydney Sweeney of Euphoria [4]) and Paula (Brittany O'Grady), who are clearly the standout fashion icons on the beach, poolside, and every night at dinner. "I deliberately styled them similarly, like young friends would — often twinning at the beginning," she explained to POPSUGAR. "Gen-Zers are more inclined to thrift for clothes than past generations and put things together in a seemingly nonchalant but thoughtful way," she said, confirming that in general, she shopped vintage with a little mall and high street mixed in for Sweeney and O'Grady, both of whom were really enthusiastic about the looks that helped them transition into character.
"Later in the series, they look more distinct as it becomes apparent that Paula isn't quite included," Alex teased for anyone who hasn't finished all six episodes yet. But regardless of how their vibes begin to shift in different directions, you'll definitely want outfit details on both girls' impeccably coordinated beachwear — even if you're not packing your suitcase for holiday any time soon. Click through for more style notes about Olivia and Paula straight from Alex, then shop some of the exact designs featured on Sweeney and O'Grady in the show.
!["I was thinking about how brands are less important in some ways. [Paula and Olivia] are less concerned with buying high-end brands, and yet they do like a cheeky, large Gucci logo or something. And so Olivia wears Givenchy slides," Alex said.](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/gfHAmtSSYjWEX1g2lhxzorxFRVk/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2021/08/11/824/n/1922564/cfc41cc87e554dc7_TWL_EP6-11-03-20_MP_OOO174_r/i/I-was-thinking-about-how-brands-are-less-important-in-some-ways.jpg "\"I was thinking about how brands are less important in some ways. [Paula and Olivia] are less concerned with buying high-end brands, and yet they do like a cheeky, large Gucci logo or something. And so Olivia wears Givenchy slides,\" Alex said.")
"I was thinking about how brands are less important in some ways. [Paula and Olivia] are less concerned with buying high-end brands, and yet they do like a cheeky, large Gucci logo or something. And so Olivia wears Givenchy slides," Alex said.
Givenchy 10 MM Logo Embossed Rubber Slide Sandals [6] ($295)
"Brittany liked her pink Hawaiian print dress she wore to dinner on night one (from the thrift store!) and her baggy, black denim shorts with vintage tees," Alex said.
Dolls Kill Aloha For Now Mesh Dress [7] ($11, originally $35)
"Sydney loved this vintage Guatemalan fabric two-piece from episode three - it came with a hooded sleeveless top and shorts — and all her ruffly dinner dresses. She was very excited about her clothes and felt we succeeded in dressing her body type," Alex said.
Kimichi Blue Yoko Patchwork Shirt [8] ($99) and Yoko Boxer Short [9] ($69)
In episode two, Paula wears a lavender two-piece from Frankies Bikinis while Olivia wears a teal FAE [10] bikini top.
Frankies Bikinis Connor Ribbed Scoop Bikini Top [11] ($56, originally $80) and Shea Hipster Bikini Bottom [12] ($40, originally $80)
FAE Saskia Top in Kiwi [13] ($45, originally $85)
Olivia wears the funky, one-shoulder one-piece by Frankies Bikinis in episode four, while Paula's in a '90s-style Speedo.
Frankies Bikinis Cash One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit [14] ($175)
Vintage '90s Peacock Blue One-Piece Swimsuit [15] ($32)
Paula ends up wearing this shredded upside down smiley face t-shirt by artist Scooter LaForge [16] as a beach cover-up that was originally fit on Sydney Sweeney as Olivia before filming.
In episode five, when Paula and Olivia hop aboard the scuba boat, Paula wears a jaguar-print bikini top from Monday Swimwear underneath her sky blue tank. Olivia coordinates her colorblock Nike sports bra with her cutoff sweat shorts.
Monday Swimwear Maui Top in Jaguar [17] ($98)
Roxy Endless Summer Board Shorts [18] ($40)
ASOS Design Foiled Pool Slides in Snake Print [19] ($11, originally $18)
We were all about Paula's blue patchwork bandana-print shirt on the beach.
AMIRI Blue Silk Bandana Print Button Down Shirt [20] ($556, originally $995)
Paula scrunches down her tie-dye socks to meet her lived-in Nike high-tops upon arrival at the resort, and Olivia hops aboard the golf cart in her Nike Waffle Racers.
Francesca's Rainbow Icon Tie-Dye Crew Socks [21] ($7, originally $12)
Nike Waffle Racer Crater Sneakers [22] ($82, originally $110)
Leave it to Olivia to swap sandals for Air Force 1s poolside.
Nike Air Force 1 Crater Sneakers [23] ($55, originally $110)
Paula chills in the hotel room in a floral brushstroke sports bra we now want in on.
Maven Thread Courage Sports Bra in White Floral [24] ($45)
Olivia's corduroy mushroom bucket hat, originally from Urban Outfitters, is a casual contrast to her blue tee, while Paula, becoming more independent, opts for a swingy tie-dye dress.
Sanctuary Printed Tie-Dye Sleeveless Dress [25] ($89)
Urban Outfitters Embroidered Icon Bucket Hat [26] ($24)