If you’ve fallen head over heels for Olivia Dean's music, it's hard not to develop an enduring obsession with her wardrobe. Long before her sell-out The Art of Loving tour, the Grammy win and the inevitable status as a fashion It-girl, Dean was playing intimate London venues with the kind of effortless magnetism that made you feel as though you’d discovered something special before everyone else caught on. A graduate of the BRIT School, she comes from the same creative lineage as some of Britain’s most exciting artists - though her ascent has always felt entirely her own.
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Of course, it helps that she dresses exactly like the star she’s become. Frequently styled by Simone Beyene, Dean has evolved from North East London cool-girl to bona fide fashion muse at remarkable speed. One minute she’s fronting campaigns as a new face of Burberry, the next she’s perched front row at Fashion Week - most recently at Chanel’s AW26 star-studded show.
What makes Dean’s style so appealing is how unfussy it feels. There’s an ease to the way she dresses - as though she breezes through life in feathers, fringing and silk, never looking overworked or overly maximalist. Against that backdrop, Dean’s embrace of glamour, femininity and beautifully cut silhouettes is impossible to not love. The conversation on social media echoes our obsession with Dean's wardrobe, with 15.7 million videos shared on TikTok credited to ‘Olivia Dean’s Fashion Evolution'.
In one viral video capturing the Lady, Lady signer's tour outfits a fan penned: “I need someone to love me like Olivia Dean's stylist loves her.” Point taken.
As a fashion writer, I find Dean's unapologetic appreciation for modest styles reminds us that elegance doesn’t have to feel stiff, that sophistication can still be joyful, and that getting dressed can - and should - feel a little romantic.
Below, six ways to channel Olivia Dean’s impossibly chic style this summer, from bubble hems to beaded minis.
Summer casual
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Even in her most relaxed outfits, Dean never loses that sense of ease-meets-romance that defines her wardrobe. A white cotton midi skirt paired with an asymmetric top and worn-in Sambas feels distinctly her.
The silhouette works because it balances softness with sportier elements, stopping fuller skirts from feeling overly formal in daytime. This summer, lean into airy cottons, slightly offbeat proportions and trainers with a pop of colour.
I once saw Olivia Dean wearing socks and slingbacks, so I wore socks and slingbacks. Dean leaned into preppy dressing at Paris Fashion Week, giving the aesthetic a more luxurious edge through sleek tailoring, slim silhouettes and subtle nods to Miu Miu’s distinctly collegiate world.
There’s often something slightly academic about her styling, with tailored shirts, midi slip skirts and slick back buns peppered across her Instagram posts. To recreate the look this summer, lean into crisp cotton shirts, lightweight knits draped over the shoulders, knee socks, loafers and polished separates in soft neutrals.
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Polka dots
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What do wedding guest dresses, work dresses and summer dresses all have in common right now? Polka dots. Polka dots accidentally became the blueprint for Dean's ongoing tour, with fans flocking to arenas in an array of dotty ensembles - and it's easy to see why.
Pairing the print with delicate jewellery and understated shoes allows the fabric itself to become the focal point.
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Bubble skirts
The return of the bubble skirt really wasn't on my fashion radar, but Miss Dean has proven otherwise. As with many fashion finds, the balloon skirt trend started on the runway. Tory Burch, Staud, Conner Ives and Molly Goddard all incorporated the voluminous bottom into their recent collections, and Jacquemus was ahead of the curve, parading a puffball skirt through lavender fields back in 2020. So, arguably, it did take a little while to catch on.
Whether performing on stage or attending industry events, Dean styles fuller silhouettes with fitted tops, delicate straps and elongated lines that stop the shape from overwhelming her frame. A bubble skirt paired with a fitted baby tee for your next pub garden soirée? I see it.
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Beaded mini dresses
Dean’s stage wardrobe is utterly mesmerising, depicted by crystal embellishment, fringe detailing, liquid-shine fabrics catching the light as she moves across stage. If there was ever a summer to wear a beaded mini dress, take this as your sign that glittering ensembles aren't just for the Christmas season.
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Spring lace details
There is a delicacy to the way Dean wears lace that makes it feel entirely modern again. At the Gucci Women's Spring/Summer 2025 Show, she embraced sheer textures and pastel hues. Rather than overtly bohemian styling, her lace pieces tend to feel clean, fluid and slightly reminiscent of vintage lingerie dressing.
This summer, lace-trim skirts, crochet cardigans and silk fabrics work beautifully together - soft textures layered in a way that feels romantic rather than overtly decorative.
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For more styling tips from Glamour's Freelance Writer, Georgia Brown, you can follow her on Instagram @geeleighbee.
