We Were Liars Outfits: How to Get the Sinclair Family’s Quiet Luxury Look

Get the look We Were Liars Outfits

In our exclusive interview with We Were Liars costume designer Amanda Riley [read here] reveals how Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, old-money minimalism, and local vintage sourcing shaped the fashion behind the new Prime Video hit. Here’s how to recreate the style.

1. The Quiet Luxury Aesthetic, Perfected

Amanda Riley told Chic Style Collective that the Sinclair family wardrobe was designed around “quiet luxury” — timeless, expensive-looking minimalism that feels lived-in rather than styled. Think elegant linen separates, floral dresses – like the Reformation monette Dress Cadence Sinclair [Emily Lind] wears in episode 5.

“The Sinclairs dress like they’ve inherited wardrobes built over generations—nothing looks brand new or trend-led.” – Amanda Riley

Shop the look:

• Toteme Linen Vest Top
• Arket Tailored Shorts in Stone
• The Row Flat Leather Sandals

2. Carolyn Bessette–Kennedy Vibes

Riley referenced CBK’s timeless American minimalism: bias-cut slips, white cotton shirting, black headbands, and neutral tailoring that never tries too hard. The We Were Were Liars outfits echo 90s Hamptons style through a modern lens.

Shop the look:

• Reformation Slip Dress
• COS Oversized Poplin Shirt
• & Other Stories Leather Mules

3. Fashion as Storytelling

Each of the We Were Liars outfits reveals emotional shifts. At the beginning, characters wear lighter hues and effortless fabrics — evoking a golden summer. But as secrets surface, their palette darkens and silhouettes become more structured, reflecting internal tension.

“I wanted their clothes to show the slow unraveling of the family — it’s all very intentional,” Riley said.

Shop the look:

• Arket Wool Tailored Blazer
• Mango Dark Wash Straight Jeans
• Uniqlo Cotton Turtleneck

4. Local Vintage, Luxe Effect

Despite the luxury aesthetic, many of the pieces were sourced from vintage shops and rentals. Riley leaned into repurposed tailoring and pre-loved linen to match the show’s eco-conscious tone and timeless feel.

5. Accessories That Whisper Wealth

No logos, no flash — just subtle heirloom energy. Think antique lockets, silk scarves, pearl-detailed sandals, and classic woven totes.

Shop the look:

• Loewe Raffia Basket Bag
• Le Monde Beryl Mary Janes in Velvet
• Mejuri Pearl Drop Earrings

The We Were Were Liars Outfits Aesthetic

Amanda Riley’s We Were Liars outfits don’t just dress the Sinclairs — they tell their story. This wardrobe speaks to a new generation craving fashion that looks expensive but never tries too hard.

Whether you’re styling your next quiet-luxury summer look or building a capsule wardrobe of heirloom basics, the Sinclair aesthetic offers endless inspiration.

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