Blair and Chuck

Velvet headband, coloured three-piece. Prep school money doing its worst.

13 pieces across both looks · together about $400–425 · 11 days to go

Why it works

Both halves are one distinctive object plus ordinary tailoring, which makes this the fastest full-build duo here.

  • Blair Waldorf — One thing to buy · about $250–275
  • Chuck Bass — One thing to buy · about $150–175

Blair Waldorf

The wide velvet headband. Everything under it is school uniform.

5 pieces · build it for about $250–275 · do it properly for about $2350–2375

  1. Jeweled Velvet Headband The single non-negotiable piece — worn daily, never repeated in the same color twice. Black Velvet Wide Headbands Rhinestone Jeweled Headband Vintage Baroque Pearl Hair Accessories for Women — $9.99
  2. Plaid Pleated Mini Skirt Schoolgirl base layer, styled like a uniform with an edge. AMNPOLEN Women Blair Waldorf Costume White Shirt Pleated Skirt Socks School Uniform Set Halloween Cosplay Outfit — $39.99
  3. Tailored Wool Coat, Structured Shoulders Worn open over everything — the coat that says she's already won. Women's Charming Long Wool Trench Coat Winter Double Breasted Classic Thick Jacket — $189.00
  4. Knee-High Socks Paired with the skirt, never optional. KONY Women's Cotton Knee High Socks, 3 Pairs, Solid & Striped Colors — $16.99
  5. Pearl Statement Necklace Oversized pearls worn as a power signal, not an accessory. Find it on Amazon

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Chuck Bass

A coloured three-piece suit and a silk scarf indoors.

8 pieces · build it for about $150–175 · do it properly for about $850–875

  1. Coloured Three-Piece Suit Burgundy, forest green or deep purple. One coloured suit does more than any accessory. WOMS Men's 3 Piece Suit Slim Fit,Mens Wedding Suit Groom Prom Tuxedo — $37.77
  2. Patterned Waistcoat The piece that makes it read as Chuck. Worth having in a print. VATAN Men's Genuine Leather Dress Belts, Handmade Classic Every Day Belt — $9.99
  3. Silk Scarf Lightweight, draped rather than wrapped, worn indoors on principle. VANLINKER Paisley Satin Head Scarf for Women Men Versatile Silk-Like Hair Scarf Vintage Bandana Large Square Scarves — $9.99
  4. Leather Loafer Polished, slim, sometimes velvet. Never a trainer. JIONS Mens Driving Penny Loafers Suede Moccasins Slip On Casual Dress Boat Shoes — $37.99
  5. Velvet Blazer Burgundy or midnight, shawl or peak lapel. Beninos Mens Blazer Jacket Slim Fit Casual One Button Sport Coats — $29.99
  6. Bow Tie Self-tie, patterned. Meant entirely sincerely. KissTies Mens Self-Tied Bow Tie Paisley Bowties For Men — $9.95
  7. Dress Shirt With French Cuffs White or pale, with visible cufflinks. Men's Dress Shirts Elegant French Cuff Long Sleeve Regular Fit Formal Tuxedo Cufflinks Shirt Party Wedding Outfits — $12.79
  8. Metal Cufflinks Simple, heavy, gold or silver. Classic Cufflinks for Men Silver Blank Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set — $7.49

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