The Parke Effect: How to Get the Look for Less

By: Lucy Ugar

Chelsea Parke’s clothing brand, Parke, has taken over the internet. Chelsea, who started as an influencer, has turned simple sweatshirts and jeans into an overnight phenomenon. The buzz around the Parke drops is always a main conversation on my for you page. I’ll be honest, this stuff is super cute... but the price is not. Here’s how to get the Parke look for less.

Mini Denim Shorts

Parke is bringing back short shorts! These dupes from Abercrombie share the same A-line silhouette, cuffed hem, and vintage wash. Plus, Abercrombie denim is fantastic quality, for a fraction of Parke’s price.

Striped Boxer Shorts

Wearing PJs outside for summer is trending again, but spending almost $100 on shorts that look like men’s underwear? No thanks. These dupes from Aritzia ring in at nearly half off and come in so many adorable color choices.

Classic Mockneck

I love a mockneck sweater; it’s so chic! But let’s be real: Parke didn’t invent mocknecks. This Walmart dupe is the same color and fit. This is probably Parke’s most dupe-able item. If you

don’t have triple digits to drop on a plain mockneck, you can find a lookalike on sites like Walmart and Amazon.

Varsity Mockneck

This is probably the only Parke item that’s challenging to dupe. If you’re set on having the signature Parke logo on the sweater, then you might be out of luck. But if you don’t care about the last name, this Gap dupe shares the same mockneck, relaxed cut, and varsity lettering. Besides, Gap was the original cool girl, effortlessly chic brand.

90’s Straight Jeans

Everyone needs a perfect, relaxed straight jeans for summer. These Gap dupes have the same high rise and loose leg, as well as a similar vintage wash. They come in a bunch of different washes that match Parke’s selections.