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Back To School: Dress Like Willow Smith

Something about Willow Smith’s over-the-top rocker chic look is absolutely adorable. She breaks every fashion rule, pairing two and three statement pieces. But it works! We dare to look like her. She’s confident -- owning each look from head to toe. Does your tween have the same attitude and edgy style? Here’s our guide to dressing like Willow.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Hey There, Mini Diva!

Not only did the 9-year-old pull-off some nearly impossible trends, but she’s doing it with serious sass. The harem pants, cropped jacket, gold chain necklace and round sunglasses are fierce. All we can say is, work it girl!

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Spotted in Leopard

Put your own spin on Willow’s red carpet look. The larger print on this vest balances the tiny print of the pants. Tuck the pants in to motorcycle boots and top it off with statement necklace. It’s pint-size perfection.

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Casual Cool

Willow does printed pants better than any adult celeb. We can totally see her in these cheap and chic flower jeans. Paired with a cropped jacket
and silver sneakers, you’ve got a rockstar look.

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Tie-Dye For

Willow’s tie-dye jeans are so right now. A military blazer and motorcycle boots polish this casual look.

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Mini Hipster

Take inspiration from Willow’s tie-dye for look. A cut-off jean vest, lace-up patent boots and jeans look fierce on any mini hipster. Junior Wayfarers have the Willow attitude.

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Sequin Glam

Willow might favor printed pants, but she’s been known to rock a sequin dress or two. For those extra special nights we can see her in this tank dress. A cropped blazer and studded boots toughen up the look.

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The Power of Hot Pink

Leave it to Willow to rock the uber cool Converse Extension pant. The lace-up pink pair was custom made for our under-five-foot fashionista. (Browse other styles at the Virtual Shoe Museum.) As usual she keeps it rockstar chic with Wayfarers and a cropped motorcycle jacket.

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Cheap & Chic

Putting a casual spin on Willow’s red carpet look, dress your mini fashionista in these hot pink cords, vest set and high-top Chucks. And get this, it’s all costs $50.

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School Girl

Willow’s style is anything but girlie. But every little lady likes to wear a skirt once in a while. The school girl mini, tie tee, Junior Wayfarers and lace-up patent boots have just enough edge.

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Simple, Yet Sassy

It’s the little extra effort that makes Willow’s tee and skinny pants stand out. She looks adorable in her oversized sunglasses, piled on bracelets and boots.

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Sweet Sweater

We put a fall spin on Willow’s casual cool style. Wear the same denim leggings with a puff-sleeved sweater, fedora and high-top Chucks.

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Punky Plaid

Another cheap and chic combo under $100! Pair plaid pants with a ruffle tee and fringe boots. We think it would be Willow approved.

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Supermodel

Move over Suri Cruise, Willow Smith has taken over as the most fashionable child in Tinsletown. Is it any surprise she’s may be starting a celebrity clothing line?

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Back To School Essentials

Every child needs a backpack for school. But when you’re dressing like Willow, it better be hip. Go for a vintage denim, tie-dye, leopard-print or metallic style.

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