SHEIN Has a New Betty Boop Collection—and It's Cute!
Check out their top classy, sassy, and super-cool selects featuring the femme icon.
It's time to hike up our skirts, show some skin, and dance the Charleston—because there's a new line inspired by an enduring queen symbol that has us all chanting "boop oop a doop."
We're talking about Betty Boop, of course—the venerated animated character who has graced screens big and small over the years, evolving with the times while maintaining her status as an icon of femininity. Now SHEIN, the trend-based retailer known for serving bold and daring looks, has tapped the diminutive wide-eyed diva for a range of dresses, separates, and accessories.
For the uninitiated, Ms. Boop made her debut in 1930, her appearance modeled after that of the flappers of the Jazz Age. This means her frame is small, her hair short and curled, her lashes long, and her lips bow-shaped. The character's 'fit consists of a short, form-fitting dress (usually in black or a striking red), accessorized with heels, hoop earrings, and a garter belt. She exudes a coquettish attitude—but all the while represents female empowerment—dressing for her own pleasure rather than the male gaze. It's no wonder that her persona has continued to be embraced through the decades: She's the embodiment of rizz.
The collection truly offers something for all, including unisex, girls, tweens, and a stunning variety of accessories. Designed to share with everyone, it features items like stickers, makeup accessories, sweatshirts, and more.
The new SHEIN collection has captured the essence of Betty Boop for the modern day. The range of styles available—from a crop tee and camisole that hug the body to flirty, bias-cut frocks emblazoned with graphic prints to, yes, a hoodie—are primed for standing out and letting your presence be known. Seductive and super-cute all at once, they are totally Betty.
This one-shoulder, body-hugging dress, which features a high slit, ruched waist, and handkerchief hem is the perfect night out look. It has all the components for taking center stage on the dance floor or lounging at the bar, chilled Cosmo in hand, knowing all eyes are on you.
Just because a top is big and relaxed doesn't mean it can't exude charisma. Case in point: this black hoodie, which features a winking Betty. Flirtatious without being flagrant, it's a cozy and stylish layer for running errands around town.
Skintight, cropped, and sheer, this tee has a whole lot of attitude—perfect for the bold and brazen. It pairs nicely with loose, low-rise jeans and high-top sneakers.
A great way to take things from drab to fab is with a vest. (Yes, a vest!) It's the perfect layer to wear over a crisp button-down and pleated skirt or belted and baggy chinos.
On days when your itinerary is open, ready for strolling the streets with abandon or sitting quietly at your local watering hole, you want above all to feel relaxed. So you need a look that targets this vibe—like this sheer long-sleeve top and sporty joggers.
Like we said, wearing baggy 'fits can be flirty; all you need is the right mindset. But if you need some assistance in driving this message across, well, just check out this loose tee.
Barry Samaha is the former style commerce editor at Esquire, where he covered all things fashion and grooming. Previously, he was an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Surface, and WWD, along with overseeing editorial content at Tod’s Group. He has also written for The Daily Beast, Coveteur, Departures, Paper, Bustle Group, Forbes, and many more. He is based in New York City and can't seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes.
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