Lana Del Rey inspired outfits: what to wear for each iconic era

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by Samantha Price |
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There's no denying that Lana Del Rey's influence over the last decade is completely unmatched. When her debut single Video Games was released in 2011, Tumblr actually didn't know what to do with itself. Not only has the singer delivered hit after hit, but she's also served looks to die for. Given that we're obsessed, we've put together some Lana Del Rey inspired outfits from her most iconic albums.

Before there was Lana Del Rey, there was Lizzie Grant. With some of her unreleased tracks currently doing the rounds, it's no surprise that we've seen interest around the singer explode. At the beginning of her career, her deep sultry voice and distinctive sense of style are what set her apart.

Although her style has evolved through the years, Lana still has consistent points of reference in her music and fashion. We can't stress this enough, anything vintage is a must. If you want to recreate her looks from some of her most influential eras, then look no further.

Taking inspiration from her most iconic albums (although all of her albums are iconic, obviously) we've put together the best Lana Del Rey outfits. From Born To Die to Chemtrails Over The Country Club, these are our favourite Lana Del Rey concert outfit ideas.

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Born To Die

CREDIT: "Born To Die" on YouTube

For those of us who are old enough to remember, Born To Die's release in 2012 had us all posting pictures in flower crowns. A cultural reset, this era merged Hollywood glam with the all American, girl-next-door vibe. When we think of Born To Die, we think of heart shaped sunglasses, baseball jackets and, of course, red Converse.

Red Heart Frame SunglassesNew Look
Price: £7.49 (was £9.99)

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These Red Heart Frame Sunglasses from New Look are so Lana it hurts. Sipping on a Diet Mountain Dew in the summertime wearing heart shaped sunglasses is about the most Born To Die thing you could ever do. They also come in white and black, too.

ASOS Glamorous Shirred Milkmaid BlouseASOS

A dainty milkmaid blouse will have you well on your way to being a Coney Island Queen. The Glamorous Shirred Milkmaid Blouse in a pretty daisy print is perfect for the summer. It features a square neckline, ruffle details and puff sleeves that are very early LDR.

Levi's A-Line Mom Shorts in Light BlueASOS
Price: £30 (was £40)

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Run - don't walk - to add these Levi's A-Line Mom Shorts to your basket on ASOS. Now on sale, they won't be around for long. We know for a fact Lana is a fan of the brand as she's been seen in Levi shorts herself. Plus, they're the original creators of blue jeans...

Black Contrast Sleeve Varsity Bomber JacketPrettyLittleThing

Get the Born To Die vibe with this Black Contrast Sleeve Varsity Bomber Jacket from PrettyLittleThing. During this era, Lana was often seen wearing vintage baseball jackets and racing jackets (and we've also found Lana Del Rey's exact Ferrari racing jacket to shop here). Throw this over anything and you're bound to make a statement.

Chuck Taylor All Star ClassicConverse

As seen in the Born To Die music video, LDR wears a pair of red Converse while embracing her lover on a vintage Ford Mustang. Would you expect anything less? These Chuck Taylor All Star Classic High Tops are a classic and timeless choice.

Paradise

CREDIT: "Ride" on YouTube

Paradise is a bit like Born To Die's older sister and they're often paired together. There's a similiar sense of glamour meets grit, but Lana goes all-out Americana in the Ride music video. So, we've gone for an old school classic rock vibe to match.

White Guns N' Roses T-ShirtPull And Bear

A self-proclaimed fan of classic rock, Lana's been spotted wearing band t-shirts from Guns N' Roses and AC/DC to name a few. A lot of her music makes references to the band, so we've picked this White Guns N' Roses T-Shirt from Pull and Bear.

Western Suedette Fringe Longline JacketASOS
Price: £41.50 (was £54.99)

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We know from Born To Die that Lana is a fan of fringed jackets, so we've got this Western Suedette Fringe Longline Jacket that reminds us of her Ride music video. This era saw some references to the '70s that she would explore further in her later albums, and this suedette jacket just screams '1970s.

NastyGal Budweiser Overdyed Graphic T-ShirtDebenhams
Price: £22.50 (was £30)

www.debenhams.com

In her Ride music video, Lana actually wears this exact 'King of Rears' Budweiser T-Shirt, but if it's not to your taste, we've included this Budweiser Overdyed Graphic T-Shirt from NastyGal instead. Although you might want to snap it up soon - because it's selling fast.

BDG Calli Distressed Denim Mini ShortsUrban Outfitters
Price: £25 (was £36)

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To go with it, these BDG Calli Distressed Denim Mini Shorts from Urban Outfitters are also on offer. Complete with a relaxed silhouette and distressed details throughout, they'd look amazing thrown on with the graphic t-shirts included above.

Embroidered Cowboy BootsPull and Bear

To top it off, style with a pair of totally on-trend cowboy boots like these Embroidered Cowboy Boots from Pull And Bear. Ok, so they're a little bit on the expensive side but they're very nearly sold out on ASOS and they're selling quick here, too. Now's your chance.

Ultraviolence

CREDIT: "West Coast" on YouTube

Lana's release of the album Ultraviolence in 2014 saw a monochromatic theme from Lana with black leather jackets, ankle boots and ripped jeans. It had a darker, moodier vibe than the upbeat female pop icons of the time like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. During the time she was often grouped with Arctic Monkeys, The Neighbourhood and Catfish and The Bottlemen, staking her claim as an alternative artist.

Faux Leather Biker Jacket with BeltStradivarius

The Ultraviolence era for Lana Del Rey was a big one for black leather jackets. Can we blame her? They're a timeless outfit staple. Have your West Coast moment in this Faux Leather Biker Jacket from Stradivarius.

White Basic V-Neck T-ShirtStradivarius

An image we have from the West Coast music video is Lana throwing herself into the waves of the Marina del Rey in California while wearing a simple white v-neck tee. Get the look from Stradivarius in this White Basic V-Neck T-Shirt.

Dark Grey Acid Wash Crew Neck SweatshirtNew Look

This era was one for cosy, oversized sweatshirts and this Dark Grey Acid Wash Crew Neck Sweatshirt from New Look fit the Ultraviolence vibes perfectly. Lana was a fan of grey sweatshirts at this time. Plus, we also have to remember this was a time when Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood was playing on repeat.

Before there were mom jeans, there were skinny jeans. We saw Lana in distressed skinny jeans a lot, even wearing them in West Coast. These Short Ella Ripped Jeans with Raw Hem were the closest dupe we could find for her favourite pair of ripped jeans.

Chunky Chelsea BootsH&M
Price: £39.99

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Complete the look with these black Chunky Chelsea Boots from H&M that are very of the time. Everyone had a pair of these, and we reckon everyone still should. While she's wearing ankle boots on the set of West Coast, the behind-the-scenes of the album cover actually shows her wearing a pair of moccasins. Who'd have thought?

Lust For Life

CREDIT: "Love" on YouTube

Inspired by the freedom land of the '70s, the Love music video shows Lana in a floaty bell-sleeved dress with daisies in her hair. Her Lust for Life era also saw her collaborate with The Weeknd, Stevie Nicks and Sean Ono Lennon. She also worked with A$AP Rocky again after having him star in her National Anthem music video on Born To Die. Although she always had a nod to the 1970s in her previous albums, she took it far out in Lust For Life.

Layered Ruffle Sleeve Maxi DressBoohoo
Price: £36 (was £55)

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This stunning Layered Ruffle Sleeve Maxi Dress from Boohoo is getting a lot of attention. Now on offer, you can get her look from the Love music video. This dress of dreams comes with a flattering neckline, split hem skirt and big floaty ruffle sleeves. It's one that's sure to turn heads.

Daisy Hair ClipsEtsy

Pair this stunning dress with these Daisy Hair Clips from Etsy and you'll be a '70s dream. These daisy hair clips come in a pack of six, so set them off with a back-combed 'do and winged liner to get the look.

The Lust For Life music video shows Lana sitting on the Hollywood sign in a red '60s shift dress. Surprisingly, there's a Button Detail Knee Length Shift Dress with the same vibe from M&S up for grabs in the sale right now. All you need is a red headband and a pair of white gloves to recreate her exact look.

Topshop Tie Front Gathered Tea DressASOS

In Lana's most famous performance of Cherry, she's wearing a cute cherry print tea dress with huge hoop earrings and black knee high boots. We've found a dress with a somewhat similar vibe from Topshop. Featuring puff sleeves and tie front detail, we could definitely see Lana in this.

Bess Black Faux Suede Heel Thigh BootsPrettyLittleThing

These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do. This pair of Bess Black Faux Suede Heel Thigh Boots from PrettyLittleThing look just like the ones Lana wears on stage during her Cherry performance. Knee high boots were a popular choice for LDR through this era, and for her later album, Norman F***ing Rockwell.

Chemtrails Over The Country Club

CREDIT: "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" on YouTube

Going back to her old Hollywood glamour, Lana channels old money in Chemtrails Over The Country Club. This era combines tenniscore with all things pearl, from headbands to necklaces. It's giving opulence, decadence and class. A modern twist on the 1950s, Lana looks sophisticated in an all white outfit in the Chemtrails music video.

You'll be ready for the country club in no time at all. These White Pearl Mesh Gloves bring all of the glamour. Setting it off with that little something extra, pair these gloves with matching pearl jewellery and an all white co-ord.

Jersey Pleated Tennis SkirtBoohoo
Price: £15 (was £18)

www.boohoo.com

A style that's selling fast, it's hard to find tennis skirts in stock anywhere. This Jersey Pleated Tennis Skirt from Boohoo won't be in stock for long, we guarantee it. If you want to look like you've just stepped out of Chemtrails Over The Country Club, we couldn't recommend this skirt enough.

Chunky Pearl NecklaceBoohoo
Price: £12 (was £16)

www.boohoo.com

Don't worry, we've got the earrings to match. As seen in the Chemtrails music video, Lana is adorned with pearls from head to toe. This Chunky Pearl Necklace from Boohoo can also be matched with these gorgeous Pearl Embellished Hoop Earrings that just ooze elegance.

Seamless Polo T-ShirtStradivarius

A white polo shirt definitely brings that unmistakable old money vibe to any outfit. Polo shirts are another style that's selling fast, so snap up this Seamless Polo T-Shirt from Stradivarius while you still can. Tennis anyone?

Gold Raised Pearl HeadbandPrettyLittleThing

This Gold Raised Pearl Headband from PrettyLittleThing looks just like the one she wears in the music video. Featuring graduated pearls with gold details, it'd work a dream with the Chunky Pearl Necklace we've included above. We weren't kidding when we said this album is all things pearl.

FAQs

Who are Lana Del Rey's fashion influences?

• Priscilla Presley

• Nancy Sinatra

• Amy Winehouse

• Billie Holiday

How to dress like Lana Del Rey?

Looking to steal her style? Here are some tips on how to dress like Lana Del Rey if you're looking for inspiration. From the street to the stage, she's an influential style icon. But if in ever in doubt, you can never go wrong with gold hoop earrings and a white floaty dress.

Street style

Lana Del Rey's outfits are understated, yet timeless. We've usually noticed Lana pair a plain tee with denim shorts or a pair of jeans. Sometimes, she'll throw on a jacket over the top, from anything like statement sports jackets to leather. For shoes, she often wears trainers, sandals or a pair of ballet flats. And while sunglasses and baseball caps are optional, gold hoop earrings are a must.

Stage style

When it comes to the stage, her style has changed so much through the years. From femme fatale to earthy bohemian babe, it goes without saying that a lot of her style has influences from the past. A '40s-inspired silk slip dress, red lip and old Hollywood waves would work just as well as a '60s-inspired lace dress, winged liner and a beehive updo.

Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at heat magazine. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.

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