If you didn’t know this already, Me Before You is the type of movie that will make you smile, laugh, say “aww,” and then dissolve into a puddle of tears by the end of it. It’s a journey of emotions that’s unabashedly sappy and plays out beautifully, with drama and romance—as well as a star-studded cast.

The film follows 26-year-old homebody Louisa Clark as she accepts a job as caretaker for a depressed quadriplegic man, William Traynor. Throughout the course of six months, Louisa, or “Lou,” resolves to prove to him that life is indeed worth living.

For the fashion-related purposes of this article, we won’t focus on the controversy surrounding this film (though we won’t ignore it either: here’s an article if you’re interested; some spoilers obviously are involved), nor will we give away the ending for those of you who still haven’t gotten around to watching it yet. Instead, we want to inspire you all with four curated outfits that are distinctively Lou-like.

So, whatever your personal thoughts towards the movie are (and we’d love to hear about them in the comments section!), keep reading this article to enjoy Me Before You’s real hidden gem: Lou’s fashion transformation.

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Girliness to the Max

In the beginning of the movie, we first see Lou’s bubbly and sweet personality reflected through her colorful and unconventional wardrobe choices. She’s not afraid to be called out for these bold sartorial choices, even going so far as to cheer Will up with a story about her favorite outfit as a kid: a pair of glittery boots and bumble bee tights. 

Products: Top, Skirt, Shoes, Tights, Scarf, Brooch

To make Lou proud, channel your own inner child with a Peter Pan collar top, opaque tights, and a printed skater skirt. Layer a bright scarf (no fuzzy sweaters in this sunny climate, please) over the shirt and accessorize with a jeweled brooch that reflects Lou’s love of bees. Finally, keep up the schoolgirl motif with a pair of Oxford shoes and you’ve got a style that’s super cute!