Anok Yai Is Making Me Rethink My Wardrobe

From red-carpet glamour to everyday outfit inspiration.

POSTED 09.11.26 07:25 BY ZOE TYLER

Since turning heads at the 2024 Met Gala, Anok Yai has become one of my favorite people to look to for fashion inspiration. Her blue Swarovski crystal catsuit was unlike anything I'd seen before. I remember admiring every detail while simultaneously mourning the fact that there simply aren't enough occasions in my life to wear something quite so spectacular.

But Anok isn't just about extravagant red-carpet moments. When I spotted her in a red strapless minidress paired with a skinny black shoulder bag, I realised she had plenty to offer in the way of more wearable styling inspiration, too. Naturally, I began searching for a similar dress of my own. I have a feeling it would make the perfect outfit for a night out, especially when I'm in the mood to make an entrance.

One outfit that particularly caught my attention was a combination of a simple grey T-shirt, silky black shorts and argyle knee-high socks. It's not necessarily an outfit I'd have thought to put together myself, which is exactly why I loved it.

I tend to play things quite safely when getting dressed, often reaching for coordinated colours and pieces that obviously belong together. There's comfort in knowing an outfit works, but sometimes that means missing out on combinations that could be much more interesting. This is where celebrity styling becomes such a useful source of inspiration for me. I love seeing how someone else approaches their wardrobe, especially when they introduce a detail I would never have considered.

The argyle socks were the unexpected finishing touch. They brought a preppy feel to an otherwise relaxed outfit, creating a contrast between the sporty simplicity of the T-shirt and shorts and something a little more polished. It's a combination I'd love to recreate, perhaps with an oversized tee and a pair of tailored shorts.

What I appreciate most about Anok's style is that it offers inspiration at both ends of the fashion spectrum. One moment she's wearing a crystal-covered catsuit that belongs on a red carpet, and the next she's making me reconsider how I style a basic T-shirt. Both looks have their own appeal, and both leave me wanting to experiment with my wardrobe a little more.

I might not have a Met Gala invitation waiting in my inbox, but I can certainly make room for a red minidress and some unexpectedly fabulous socks.

If you also keep your eyes glued to her Insta for fashion inspo, here are the Fizzypicks I'd recommend.

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Anok Yai Is Making Me Rethink My Wardrobe

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