15 outfits from Animal Crossing you can wear in real life

15 outfits from Animal Crossing you can wear in real life

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I cannot be the only person who’s been online shopping solely based on cute pieces I’ve seen in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Mabel and Sabel have really been churning out a lot of lewks throughout the game, but the question arose as I was playing: Would I be able to find the pieces I loved watching my character putter around her various flower beds in in real life? The answer was mostly yes, much to my personal satisfaction and my wallet’s dismay. Here are a few of the best clothing items and outfits in Animal Crossing and where to find them in real life.

1. The tulip (bucket) hat of your dreams

Even if your head isn't oversized this hat will be cute.

The piece I most wanted to see if I could find a duplicate of was the orange tulip hat, which was one of the first items to fall out of the sky for me in the game. A little bit outdoorsy and way too cute on my avatar’s oversized noggin, the tulip hat is a perfect outdoor accessory. Luckily, Urban Outfitters has a bucket hat that resembles the tulip hat all too well. The UO Washed Bucket Hat comes in six colors and costs less than $20 (if I had a dollar-to-bell converter, I’d give you that number in bells). Reviewers loved this hat for its retro feel and lightweight material.

Get the UO Washed Bucket Hat from Urban Outfitters for $19

2. The jumpsuit to end all jumpsuits

Utility-wear is king.

2019 was a great year for jumpsuits, and who’s to say that 2020 isn’t also a perfect year for jumpsuits? They’re versatile, easy to dress up or down, and an excellent wardrobe staple. The jumper work suit in Animal Crossing is easily replicated in your own closet with Everlane’s Modern Utility Jumpsuit, which comes in four colors and is made of lightweight cotton, so you can hop into it in all seasons.

Reviewers loved the Modern Utility Jumpsuit for how easy it was to move around in and how well it stood up to multiple washes.

Get The Modern Utility Jumpsuit from Everlane for $100

3. This gorgeous plaid dress

A summery dress just for you.

Plaid and gingham are real mainstays of the Animal Crossing aesthetic, and luckily they’re on trend this year for summer. Urban Outfitters has a wide array of patterned dresses this season, and the UO Chapin Mini Shirt Dress is a great counterpart to the Simple checkered dress. Reviewers noted that this dress ran large and was made with very lightweight fabric, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for something with a bit more coverage.

Get the UO Chapin Mini Shirt Dress from Urban Outfitters for $39.99

4. A great blazer so you can ace Label’s workplace clothes challenge in real life

The need for tweed is strong.

Animal Crossing loves a formal look. There are so many varieties of blazers and suits in the game, but the one that always catches my eye is the Tweed jacket. Madewell also loves a work jacket, and the Linen Dorset Blazer in Gingham Check is a great transition piece thanks to its breathable fabric and airy cut.

Get the Linen Dorset Blazer in Gingham Check from Madewell for $134.50

5. A linen apron to channel your best Timmy and Tommy

Perfect for gift-giving or for you.

The Apron in Animal Crossing is eerily similar to getups seen on Bon Appetit videos, and who wouldn’t want to look like Molly Baz or Sohla El-Waylly in their daily lives? These gorgeous, lightweight linen aprons from Etsy vendor BunnyStreetCom are perfect for everyday use and won’t clash horribly with everything else you’re wearing. Aprons also make great gifts, so at the very least keep this in your back pocket for the friend that’s obsessed with the Test Kitchen.

Get the Pinafore Apron from Etsy starting at $31.79

6. A witch hat, just because

Something wickedly adorable this way comes.

There are so many costumes to choose from in Animal Crossing, but each time I scroll through my inventory I can’t help but stop on the Frugal hat. Etsy creator GreatFindsCrafts offers a similar stout witch hat in black. This shop has nearly 4,000 reviews and a strong 3.5-star rating. Reviewers say the hat is sturdy and well-made (and that it looks great regardless of whether it’s Halloween or not).

Get the Black Witch Hat from Etsy for $29.99

7. The Holy Grail of anorak jackets

I bought this immediately.

My character is in this jacket in a very weather-inappropriate sort of way, AKA all the time, regardless of season. I would also be lying if I said I wasn’t thrilled when I discovered this anorak jacket at UNIQLO. The UNIQLO Men Oversized Anorak Parka is made with a water-repellant coating for all your hiking needs, and reviewers loved its light weight and how well it worked as a layering piece.

Get the Men Oversized Anorak Parka from UNIQLO for $39.90

8. White overalls you’ll want to wear every day this summer

These overalls are not for painting.

Overalls are really popular lately for a reason. They’re incredibly easy to accessorize, very durable, and make a statement in any outfit. They also look so cute on Animal Crossing villagers. These white overalls from Madewell are perfect for anyone who wants to copy the look of the Denim overalls from AC.

Reviewers loved these overalls for their soft, comfy feel and how opaque the fabric was.

Get the Straight-Leg Overalls in Tile White from Madewell for $148

9. A basic tie-dye tee

You know that Harvey has this shirt.

This was another of the first items I ever got in the game, and it fits so perfectly with the floral, hippie aesthetic of the island life. Tie-dye is everywhere right now, and at Urban Outfitters especially you can find tie-dye options for every clothing item you can think of. This t-shirt by Mr. Natural is just like the Tie-dye shirt from Animal Crossing and comes in machine-washable, comfy cotton. This tee would also be a great layer option for the white overalls, just saying.

Get the Mr. Natural Swirl Tie-Dye Tee from Urban Outfitters for $39.99

10. The best time to wear a striped sweater is right now

Staple sweaters from a staple brand.

Striped sweaters are always cute, and Madewell makes them very… well. They have stripes in several varieties and styles, but their Rainbow-Inset Crop Sweatshirt echoes the aesthetic of the Colorful striped sweater from Animal Crossing. Browse their website if you’re looking for stripes in more color combinations and patterns.

Get the Rainbow-Inset Crop Sweatshirt from Madewell for $59.50

11. A shirt-dress to fill out your capsule wardrobe

Why don't Mabel and Sabel open a shop in my real town?

A classic is a classic is a classic. Shirt dresses are versatile, easy to dress up or down, and great layers for every season. This shirt dress from Madewell is a summer staple, and while the Animal Crossing Shirtdress doesn’t feature a white option, we think they should. Reviewers love this dress for its length and opaque material.

Get the Raglan-Sleeve Shirtdress from Madewell for $98

12. Comfy sneakers you can wear all day

Perfect for your sportiest villager.

The look of the Faux-suede sneakers from AC is easily replicated in these Daybreak Sneakers by Nike. Modeled after the 1979 Tailwind marathon shoe, reviewers loved these sneakers for their supportive sole and sleek, retro design.

Get the Daybreak Sneaker from Nike for $90

13. A royal shirt to make your look suitable for the fussiest of villagers

For the Elvis-y neighbors in your life.

Nothing feels quite so fancy as a ruffle. This ruffled, polka-dotted white button-down from ASOS has echoes of the Young-royal shirt you can wear to endear yourself to all your fancy neighbors, and can be dressed up or down. The lightweight fabric means that you can use this item as a transition piece, so grab it now and pretend you’re Elvis the fancy lion.

Get the Pieces shirt with ruffle detail in white sheer polka dot from ASOS for $26

14. Hiking boots to complete an outdoorsy getup

I mean, look at them. THEY MATCH.

There is a ridiculous alchemy to how adorable the Trekking shoes in Animal Crossing are. My villager stomps around in hers almost daily, and while that’s not necessarily practical, these hiking boots from REI are just cute enough to be everyday-wear. Danner is a great shoe brand, and these waterproof boots are a nice option for all your own stomping and garden-wandering.

Reviewers loved these boots for travel and hiking and noted how long-lasting they were. Hurry and grab a pair before they’re gone!

Get the Danner Mountain Light Cascade Hiking Boots from REI for $359.95

15. The hot-dog costume. Duh.

A real winner.

Obviously we had to include the hot dog. Nothing will eclipse the joy of gifting this to one of your villagers and watching them wander around your village—nothing. Why not buy one for yourself?

Get the Adult Hog Dog Costume from HalloweenCostumes.com for $29.99

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