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    34 Off-Beat (But Still Fashionable) Finds That Will Make You Look Like You've Mastered The Cool Kid Aesthetic

    A post full of whimsical fashion items for anyone who saw Katy Perry's SNL mushroom performance and almost passed out.

    1. A wispy dress that comes in a variety of styles to make all your fairycore dreams come true. 

    sheer mesh dress with sequins
    reviewer in sheer dress with built in slip
    reviewer wears floral dress with neckline pushed off the shoulder

    Promising review: "I’m having a cottagecore-themed picnic and this dress is beautiful!! It does not stretch and really is one size. There is a zipper on the side. It’s so seamless I didn’t notice it was there. No extra strings or rips in it. I love it!" —Elianny

    Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in 16 styles).

    2. A pair of satin pants to give you that lovely "swish swish" while you walk. The luxury! The comfort! The style!!!

    silky pants with orange, grey, and purple paint swirl design
    Kai Collective

    Kai Collective is an all-female, Black-owned brand that sells eye-popping and unique apparel. This pair of pants comes with a free scarf. 

    Get it from Kai Collective for $135 (available in sizes XXS–3XL).

    3. pack of mid-calf socks in chunky designs so fun, you'll want your pant legs to ride up.

    cute socks with chunky illustrations of monkeys, flowers, and more
    Amazon

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three pattern sets).

    4. A sleek Chinese Laundry bootie covered in glittery stars to match you — because you're a star!

    FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give these shoes a spin before you buy it!

    Get them from Amazon for $73.72+ (available in sizes 6–10 and two styles).

    5. A pant chain complete with cute charms for anyone who's sorry they missed the wallet chain fad of the '90s. 

    heart chain combined with thin purple chain attached to pants
    mushrooms charms on a chain on pants
    metal chain with spikes attached to belt hoops on jeans
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $9.48 (available in six styles).

    6. A cute green top you don't have to feel sheepish about wearing, even if the dress code is business casual. 

    quarter sleeve top with a bunch of sheep and one black sheep
    Unique Vintage

    Get it from Unique Vintage for $68 (available in sizes 1X–5X).

    7. collared maxi dress in fun and bold patterns ready to upstage any ol' LBD.

    short sleeve dress with big tie waist and leave illustration on the skirt
    reviewer wears long sleeve patterned dress with collar

    Promising review: "I was so excited when I saw this extraordinarily fun dress. It is incredibly comfortable and fits better than expected. It was a little larger in the waist than I would have preferred, but looks great paired with a belt. I was a little disheartened to see that it would take a long time to ship, but was pleasantly surprised that it was delivered almost two weeks prior to the window that they had given me." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $36.98+ (available in sizes 2–14 and 41 patterns).

    8. A pair of hanging rainbow earrings that are GLOW IN THE DARK!

    gif of large rainbow earrings in light and dark to show glowing clouds
    Chungawawa

    Chungawawa is a Black-owned business that sells cool polymer clay jewelry handmade in France.

    Get them from Chungawawa for €34 (~$41.25).

    9. A pair of joggers in a variety of patterns and colors, because if  my clothing doesn't have a cool design on it, I don't want it. 

    checkered joggers
    tan joggers with woodland pattern

    Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S–3X).

    10. sheer blouse with an adjustable pussy bow, puff sleeves, and heart pattern that is vying to be your valentine.

    pink top with short sleeves and long bow neck tie
    My Violet

    My Violet is a woman-owned fashion brand based in California. 

    Get it from My Violet for $46 (available in sizes XS–4X).

    11. wing-backed dress that'll make your heart soar. 

    mini dress with black wings on the back shoulders
    reviewer wears the dress

    Promising review: "Alright, lemme just tell you guys, I took a gamble on this one: no reviews, it's coming from a foreign country, and it seemed too cheap to be true. But DAMN am I pleased. This gem is by FAR the most unique piece of clothing I have ever owned and oh my god do I love it. The fabric isn't the BEST quality but no worse than the s*** you'd get from most chain stores like Kohl's or JCP. It's actually damn comfy and lightweight." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and three colors).

    12. A fuzzy bunny ear beanie with a built-in scarf. Think that's cute? Just wait until you realize the scarf has PAW MITTENS! 

    fuzzy white beanie with small bunny ears and long flaps that have pockets for your hands
    Urban Revivo

    Get it from Urban Revivo for $32.90.

    13. pair of astronaut earrings that are simply out of this world.

    the earrings
    Amazon

    Get them from Amazon for $6.99.

    14. A long leopard cardi for when you're feline like mixing up your style.

    model wears cardigan with oversized leopard print
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 11 patterns).

    15. A long sleeve turtleneck that is definitely Steve-from-Blues-Clues-approved.

    green striped top
    Shiny by Nature

    Shiny by Nature is a Mexican- and Chinese-owned size-inclusive fashion brand. 

    Get it from Shiny by Nature for $60.

    16. An oversized option with cool flames to make even Guy Fieri jealous.

    large sweater with purple flames on bottom and sleeves
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I was a little hesitant because it was so cheap but NO this sweater is so comfy and warm and I'm L I V I N G." —Matthew Pauletich

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in six colors). 

    17. Haunted-piano pants that'll be the key to the perfect spooky outfit.

    model wears pants that have a split design, one side piano keys and one side black with white ghosts, moons, and bugs
    SoniaLazoIllustrator

    I have these joggers and they are amazing. Super cuddly fleece inner lining and a stretchy elastic band. The printed design is super clear and the colors haven't faded after a couple of washes. I maaay need to get some more in other patterns. This shop is run by Sonia Lazo, an illustrator from El Salvador. Their work has themes that revolve around the concept of magic, feminism, diversity, and queer representation.

    Get them from SoniaLazoIllustrator on Etsy for $65 (available in sizes XS–3XL).

    18. A pair of hot air balloon earrings to take your kitschy outfit to new heights. 

    earrings shaped like hot air balloons with little chains and tiny baskets that move
    Amazon

    Get them from Amazon for $10.45.

    19. gorgeous sweater jacket for the horse person in all of us. Giddy up. :')

    sweater with horse with hair in its mane on the back
    Anthropologie

    Get it from Anthropologie for $180+ (available in sizes XXS–3X and also in solid pink or green).

    20. A pair of charming Ty heart earrings so you can realize your dream of becoming a Beanie Baby. 

    ty heart beanie baby tag earrings
    annaippolitacrafts

    Anna Ippolito Crafts is a small business run by Anna Ciuffo in Virginia.

    Get them from annaippolitacrafts on Etsy for $17.

    21. A swirly cropped sweater vest sure to garner you so many compliments, you'll get tired of saying "thank you."

    black and white sweater vest
    Eloquii

    Get it from Eloquii for $64.95 (available in sizes 14–24).

    22. A beet barrette that also has a matching bandana because if we're not playing with our food, we might as well wear it.

    red beet on pink barrette
    Centinelle

    Centinelle is a California-based, BIPOC- and woman-owned slow fashion brand that sells fun accessories and silk scarves. 

    Get it from Centinelle for $23.

    23. A wrap skater dress that looks comfy enough to just wear at home. Not that you will, of course. Too many adventures!

    reviewer wears dress in yellow
    reviewer wears dress with lemon print

    Promising review: "Purchased this dress to wear for Easter and I've got to say I'm impressed! The blue is a beautiful, vibrant hue; fabric is nice, thick quality; and the fit is figure flattering on my mom bod. The length hit just below my knees so not way too long for us petite ladies. Best part? Loved it and thinking about buying it in another color!" —RACHEL

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 23 patterns).

    24. A mesh top that's clearly the right addition to any daring wardrobe. 

    close up of reviewer wearing the black mesh top
    the reviewer wearing the black mesh top with black jeans

    Promising review: "This shirt is the bomb dot com. I love it wear it with a long skirt. I love love love ❤❤❤. It fit true to size. I highly recommend it. Now, I am going to order another for my friend." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in sizes 0X–4X and in five styles).

    25. A retro swing skirt in a ton of different fun patterns so you might as well get one of each.

    pineapple circle skirt
    skirt with london pattern complete with big ben and double decker buses

    Promising review: "This skirt was awesome! My wife wore this skirt to Disneyland and received so, so, so many compliments. She wore it with two petticoats for poof. Great purchase — she wants all the prints now." —Christopher Luth

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 45 colors).

    26. A dino-mite skater dress that'll be a hoot to wear.

    fit and flare with owl pattern
    dress with dinosaur pattern
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $26.90+ (available in sizes XS–XL and two patterns).

    27. A crystal glass butterfly bracelet because butterfly fashion is back, baby. Most '00s fashion trends were a mistake (the skirt over bell-bottom jeans look still makes me shudder) but not this one!

    an arm with a stack of butterfly bracelets on it
    INDV Apparel / Etsy

    INDV Apparel is a small business based in Los Angeles that sells beautiful jewelry.

    Promising review: "Arrived extremely fast and is so beautiful that I can't stop staring at it! I ended up buying another color and still want more — they're all so cute." —Tasha Reus

    Get it from INDV Apparel on Etsy for $24 (available in 16 colors).

    28. A silky-looking top with a variety of fun and extravagant patterns.

    short sleeve collared shirt with floral pattern
    long sleeve blouse with ornate pattern
    Amazon

    Also check out this listing for even more patterns!

    Promising review: "I love this shirt so much that words fail me. I love this shirt so much that I bought three more. (Sort out your size using the seller's guide, not the Amazon guide, and you'll be just fine.)" —Mlle Badger

    Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in sizes 2–14 and 45 patterns).

    29. A ruffly heart-shaped hat that's soooo much better than a boring ol' fedora or cowboy hat. This is your first step to starting the cutest dude ranch in history.

    pink hat with ruffled heart shaped brim
    ellenithelabel

    Get it from ellenithelabel on Etsy for $73.82

    30. A pullover sweater with a different type of leopard print.

    model wears green crewneck with leopard heads on each shoulder that turn into leopard print sleeves
    reviewer wears the sweater

    Promising review: "How cute is this sweater! It’s on the thicker side so will definitely be great for the winter. Runs small so I recommend sizing up." —Living Fashionably Late

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in sizes S–XL and six colors).

    31. High-waisted palazzo trousers that offers all the comfort of pajamas while still serving up major voted-best-dressed-in-high-school looks.

    Reviewer wearing lilac pants
    reviewer wearing the black pants

    Promising review: "These pants as so comfortable and flowy! I stepped outside of my usual skinny jean outfit to try this style and I never want to take them off! They are great casual pants for work, and can be dressed up for the evening with a fancy shirt and heels. They are as comfortable as pajamas, without looking like it :)" —Nash

    Get them from Amazon for $23.18+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 25 colors).

    32. A cool chunky sweater with cute designs like cow pastures, teddy bears, and...murderous geese.

    reviewer in cardigan with cows on it
    sweater with goose holding knife that says murder

    Promising review: "Love this sweater. It's got heavyweight fabric, well-made, and very warm and comfy. It did appear to shrink in the wash a bit but I still think ordering your normal size will work — still oversized even after the small amount of shrinking." —xairin

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 37 styles).

    33. A sweater dress with a built-in scarf because we both know it's impossible to keep track of those darn things.

    cable knit sweater dress with small tiny scarf in same color
    Rebdolls

    Rebdolls is founded is by Dominican Republic-born Grise Paula and sells sizes up to 5X. 

    Get it from Rebdolls for $49.98 (available in sizes M–5X).

    34. An outrageously adorable polka-dot cardigan that definitely went to clown school and aced every course.

    yellow sweater with white polka dots and different colors of pompoms attached to the front
    Kerisma

    Kerisma is an AAPI-owned business based in Los Angeles.

    Get it from Kerisma for $130 (available in two colors).

    May all your outfits be as fun as this one: