One of the best films to watch on a summer night with your girlfriends is Dazed and Confused. The movie follows an ensemble of high schoolers on their first night of summer break. The teens embark on a crazy adventure full of pranks, love interests, new beginnings, and, well… let’s just say “herbal remedies”. It’s got memorable one liners, an amazing cast, a nostalgic feel — what more could you want in a film? Oh wait, that’s right — GREAT FASHION!

Luckily for us, Dazed and Confused is brimming with style inspiration that can work today, despite the fact that the film is set in the seventies. In fact, with this season’s seventies comeback, many of outfits featured in the film are positively on-trend. Want to steal some of the movie’s best style? Read on!

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Look 1: Senior Girls Rule the School

On the last day of school, the new senior class welcomes the incoming freshman by — what else? — HAZING them! While we certainly don’t condone rituals like this, it sure is fun to watch in a film! What impressed me most about this scene was not the ruthlessness of the girls or Joey Lauren Adams’ extremely high-pitched voice, but the way they all styled their basic sweatshirts.

The girls took their uniform sweatshirts and rolled the sleeves, cut them into cropped tops, and paired them with cute shorts and skirts. You can do this yourself: on your next day off, dig out the old sweatshirt in the back of your closet and indulge in a little DIY project. Experiment until you find something you like!

Outfit Inspiration:

Sweatshirt, Skirt, Shoes, Headband, Necklace, Bracelet

Find a worn-in sweater and roll up the sleeves. Add an unexpected skirt, like this tulle one for a fun vibe. Give it a preppy edge with a pair of Keds, a rope bracelet, and a headband. Finish with a charm necklace. Now fry like bacon, you little freshman piggies — FRY!!