7 outfits inspired by our favourite K-dramas this year (with prices starting from $1.50!)

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By Sophie Hong on 05 Nov 2021

Senior Editor

2021 has brought us some really awesome K-dramas - some of our favourites include Squid Game, Vincenzo, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and My Name. And of course, we’re taking some fashion inspiration from some of our favourite characters in these K-dramas.

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Read on to see some K-drama inspired outfits, from our favourite characters in Squid Game, Vincenzo and more!

#1 Vincenzo - Hong Cha-young’s pink pantsuit

Photo from TVN

Channel Hong Cha-young’s courtroom chic look with this pastel pink pantsuit. Remember, just because you have to follow a strict dress code doesn’t mean you have to dress boring!

Recreate her look with these:

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Honeyspot Solid Notched Lapel Long Blazer, $36
Solid Slant Pocket Straight Leg Pants, $24
Black Square Frame Sunglasses, $5.25
Geo Design Earrings, $2.50
Total outfit cost: $67.75

#2 Vincenzo - Hong Cha-young’s off-shoulder evening dress

Photo from TVN

The ending of Vincenzo had us feeling all the feels, and Cha-young’s off-shoulder moment took our collective breaths away. When your dress comes with a giant bow, do it like Cha-young and keep everything else to a minimum for the biggest impact.

Recreate her look with these:

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LOVE&LEMONADE Big Bow Split Hem Tube Dress, $58
Water Drop Gemstone Decor Stud Earrings, $2.50
Point Toe Faux Pearl Ankle Strap Stiletto Heels, $29.25
Metal Decor Flap Velvet Chain Bag, $12.25
Total outfit cost: $102

#3 Squid Game - player’s tracksuit

Photo from Netflix

OK, so Singapore’s weather might just be a tad too hot for us to be wearing tracksuits. Still, you can take some inspiration from the player’s uniform in Squid Game and get yourself a cute loungewear set that is reminiscent of our PE uniforms back in school.

Recreate the look with these:

Photo from SHEIN

SHEIN Raglan Sleeve Crop Top & Dolphin Shorts Set, $12
Minimalist Slip-on Sneakers, $22.50
Total outfit cost: $34.50

#4 Squid Game - red light green light robot doll

Photo from Netflix

Fashion inspiration from a killer robot doll? Why not? To make the nod a little more subtle, choose colours that are slightly more muted so that you don’t look like you’re trying to cosplay.

Recreate her look with these:

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DAZY Solid Square Neck Sleeveless Babydoll Dress, $13
DAZY Plaid Frill Trim Puff Sleeve Crop Blouse, $15.90
6pcs Pom Pom Decor Hair Tie, $3.25
EMERY ROSE 2pcs Triangle Decor Hair Clip, $1.50
Total outfit cost: $33.65

#5 Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha - Yoon Hye-jin’s comfortable office-appropriate attire

Photo from TVN

We love all of Yoon Hye-jin’s power career woman wardrobe, and this is easily one of our favourite outfits from her on Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. All the pieces she’s wearing are basic but well-fitting, and she wears them with so much elegance and poise.

Recreate her look with these:

Photo from SHEIN

SHEIN Solid High Neck Tee, $11
High-rise Slant Pocket Tapered Pants, $15
Rectangle Pointer Roman Numerals Quartz Watch, $13.50
Minimalist Square Bag, $19.75
Total outfit cost: $59.25

#6 Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha - Yoon Hye-jin’s cutesy weekend outfit

Photo from TVN

Here’s another fan-favourite outfit. Hye-jin keeps it casual with shorts, loafers and a pretty frilly blouse with a Peter Pan collar. So cute and girly!

Recreate her look with these:

Photo from SHEIN

Simplee Contrast Eyelet Embroidery Statement Collar Blouse, $25
Solid Wide Leg Shorts, $11
Plain Over Knee Length Socks, $3.75
Metal Decor Loafers, $26
Total outfit cost: $65.75

#7 My Name - Yoon Ji-woo’s tomboy outfit

Photo from Netflix

If you lean more towards a tomboy-ish style, we’ve got something for you too. Channel Ji-woo’s tough girl attitude in My Name with this outfit, sans the blazer because it’s just not practical in our weather. *cries in tropical climate*

Recreate her look with these:

Photo from SHEIN