A list of ‘Euphoria’ season 2 ’fits we’d actually wear to school

By now, you’ve probably come across the stray meme about “Euphoria” high school and its possibly outlandish depiction of those four years. HBO’s “Euphoria,” in fact, isn’t shy about dabbling into dark themes we might encounter pre-adulthood—and its recent season isn’t exempt from that.

While some plots and settings may edge closer to unrelatable territory for us high school normies, “Euphoria’s” coming-of-age stories are still a must-watch for the Gen Z crowd and “Skins”-deprived millennials. And one of its fave storytelling tools? You guessed it: fashion.

With its eclectic mix of styles pieced together by Emmy-nominated costume stylist Heidi Bivens, the closets of “Euphoria’s” characters are their character development arcs in ’fit form. As for us, our high school stints may not have a trunk full of Miu Mius at our disposal, but hey, we can dream. Here’s a list of “Euphoria” season two styles we’ve been eyeing for our (hypothetical) school looks.

Kat’s The Cramps band tee, green cardigan, and tie-dye skirt combo

As seen in: Episode two, “Out of Touch”

From season one’s BDSM-esque harness accessorizing came season two Kat Hernandez’s punky era, with a bit of Y2K color added to the mix. In episode two, Kat sports a bootleg band tee of The Cramps, paired with a green cardigan from Danielle Guizio and a tie-dye heart skirt from OMighty.

Maddy’s safety pin tank top and beret

As seen in: Episode two, “Out of Touch”

Speaking of Y2K, cool girl icon Maddy Perez serves A+ looks in S2, but the Christina Aguilera-esque baby blue denim look could be worth our allowance money, and it’s also DIY-able. When she’s not trying out her boss’s vintage Dior collection, Maddy struts in corridors with a tank top fastened by colored safety pins, along with a beret and a chunky belt.

Lexi’s plaid collared dress

As seen in: Episode two, “Out of Touch”

In the world of “Euphoria” fashion, Lexi Howard is the beacon of “Gossip Girl” preppy realness. She shows that off with a plaid dress from Miu Miu, which may be a bit over budget for the typical high school student—and stylist Bivens is perfectly aware of that.

“[…] I just wanted to have fun. Maude Apatow’s character [Lexi], for example, is wearing Miu Miu. Like, she can’t afford Miu Miu, her parents aren’t buying her Miu Miu, but I said, ‘Fuck it. She looks great in it.’”

Jules’ Polite Worldwide sweatshirt

As seen in: Episode four, “You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can”

Keeping up with the harajuku fantasy we all know and love from Jules Vaughn, her vibrant pastel pieces include the “Utopia” sweatshirt from Polite Worldwide, featuring a hand-painted mountaintop and an orange and pink-hued sunset.

Elliot’s vintage Rodeo Attitude tee

As seen in: Episode three, “Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys”

Vintage tees: They’re all the rage. Take it from us and Elliot. Season two’s newbie is spotted with a ’95 Fruit of the Loom shirt with a loud graphic print on its back. In a previous episode, Elliot also topped these tees off with a hoodie from Telfar.

Fezco’s renaissance art polo

As seen in: Episode two, “Out of Touch”

Yes, Fezco is out and about at his store dressed in Dolce and Gabbana, because this is “Euphoria” we’re talking about. In season two’s second episode, Fez wears the Maiolica tile-print shirt with art that looks straight out of a museum, for those times when you’re feeling particularly bougie in class.

Rue’s Peels Z jacket

As seen in: Episode two, “Out of Touch”

Assistant stylist Angelina Vitto describes protagonist Rue Bennett’s fashion sense as “comfortable” and “functional,” with clothes like they’re “grabbed from a party or borrowed from friends and family.” True to that, most of Rue’s style rotation is workwear-inspired, including utilitarian jumpsuits and an embroidered jacket from skate brand Peels.

Cassie’s lilac cardigan and jeans

As seen in: Episode three, “Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys”

Cassie Howard’s “Oklahoma” outfit and wraparound swimsuit might have been the scene stealers, but pieces like episode three’s cropped cardigan and jeans combo highlight her hyperfeminine looks this season, mostly in baby blues and pinks. In Bivens’s words, it’s Cassie’s views of traditional femininity as influenced by others, while she’s still grasping her own identity.

“And so I think she leans into a lot of tropes that feel like things we’ve seen before, whether it’s Bridget Bardot or Claudia Schiffer, or anyone that she would look at in a magazine and think ‘that’s beautiful,’” she says. “She’s still trying to figure out how to present herself to the world, and I think so much of what she does and how she dresses is about wanting to be loved.”

Art by Yel Sayo
Stills from “Euphoria”