The Style Transformation Of Lola Tung From The Summer I Turned Pretty

Seemingly out of nowhere, Lola Tung has become one of the most fashion-forward actors in the game, slaying every time she steps out the house. "The Summer I Turned Pretty" actor has rapidly risen through the ranks to become one of the biggest celebrity trendsetters, regularly sporting the latest fads on social media, red carpets, and even on the streets. "[My style] is kind of funky, a little bit of '70s inspiration and [whatever] I'm feeling in that moment, on whatever day," she told Fashionista in 2023 of her ever-evolving taste. "It changes, but my heart is still in every single outfit. I wear a lot of jeans and T-shirts and sweatshirts and sneakers. I love a good jean — a flared jean, a baggy jean, anything comfortable," she added. And we've certainly seen that from her wardrobe over the years.

But which other ensembles helped the American Eagle partner cement her status as an It Girl? To find out, we're looking back at this talented star's remarkable style transformation. That includes her days as preppy teen matching her headphones to her varsity jacket all the way through to her high-fashion chameleon looks — dressed to the nines in Coach (she's the face of Coachtopia) and Balmain.

Lola Tung was all about preppy college vibes in 2017. That year, she looked youthful and Americana cool in a green and yellow varsity jacket (one of the biggest trends at the time)  layered over a sweatshirt with black skinny jeans. Though she may have been young (she was 15 at the time), the star was already a pro at matching colors, as she snapped a photo of herself wearing headphones that coordinated with the stripes on her sporty jacket perfectly.

The following year, Lola Tung continued her cute and casual vibes, but in a new way. Her 'fits had a more feminine twist, as she stunned in a boho-inspired, strappy dress with white sneakers. She was also spotted on Instagram in a black crop top with what appeared to be a whimsical, tie-die print skirt. We loved that the beauty dressed for her age and wore ensembles that allowed her to have the comfort she needed to have fun with her friends. "I've always loved a good flowy dress," she told Fashionista.

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in 2020, Lola Tung showed us how to stay safe and stylish. She made the streets look like runways, ditching her 2017 skinny jeans for the hottest style of the time, flared jeans — the once-popular fashion trend from the '70s. She added a youthful, cropped cardigan and practical, black boots. Tung also wore a face mask with "vote" written across it. She clearly used lockdown to practice new makeup looks, as she shared a video on Instagram with graphic eyeliner over her crease.

By 2021, Lola Tung's style evolved to include more feminine pieces but with a twist. She paired a white, ribbed sundress with chunky, lace-up ankle boots, and left her grey socks exposed, mixing delicate with grungy. She also added extra edge via her purple, leather-look jacket and stayed safe via a red mask. The actor was still on her '70s vibe, though. She posted Instagram snaps wearing a burnt orange and peach halter-neck top inspired by the decade, captioning the post: "#groovy #disco."

In 2022, Lola Tung was approaching her 20th birthday and already gaining fame for "The Summer I Turned Pretty." These major life changes brought out a more sophisticated side to her style. She attended the show's premiere in a grown-up, strapless, black maxi dress with gold heels, but it was her Phenomenal Media Cocktail Party attire that really caught people's attention. Tung wowed in a hot pink pantsuit over a black top featuring cross-cross straps and pointed toe heels, which was a world away from her casual, varsity jacket attire.

Lola Tung was a fully-fledged star in 2023 and her high-fashion reflected that. Tung had access to the biggest fashion houses and was decked out in a Coach trend coat, cheerleader-inspired dress, and red bag at a fashion show. She added pulled up, white socks and black loafers (which are perfect for achieving elevated casual outfits). That same year, she wore one of her most jaw-dropping dresses ever at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards; a structured, see-through Balmain dress covered in crystals. The glam garment marked her most mature ensemble yet.

We saw another evolutionary chapter in Lola Tung's transformation in 2024 via more avant-garde outfits and silhouettes. At a Tory Burch fashion show, Tung took a risk in a dark, oversized blazer and midi skirt combo that looked straight off the runway. She thought outside the box by keeping her hood up, wearing dark sunglasses, and carrying two different bags. At a different event that year, she changed her aesthetic and was all about black and white, futuristic vibes in a structured Balmain dress with chunky, platform heels. Tung slicked her center parted tresses back, which added to the ensemble's sleek vibes.

As of 2025, Lola Tung has cemented her position as a fashionista and is still paying close attention to trends. Particularly denim ones. At an event in New York City, she embraced double denim – a trend we saw everywhere in 2025 – via her jacket and super-flared jeans. Later that year, she was all about low and slouchy denim (one of the hottest denim trends for spring 2025) which she paired with a belly-baring t-shirt. Her sunglasses were also anything but outdated, as her electric blue frames were incredibly trendy.