Jared Booksmart DIY Costume Guide

What You’ll Need

Jared’s wardrobe in Booksmart tells you everything about his personality before he even opens his mouth. He dresses like a high schooler with unlimited trust-fund money who spends all of it attempting to look effortlessly cool, resulting in an over-styled mix of streetwear, sporty layers, and excessive jewelry. Recreating his look is largely about layering and nailing one specific, self-absorbed visual gag.

The centerpiece of the entire outfit is his shameless, custom-printed shirt featuring his own name and photo. Once you have that locked down, the rest of the outfit comes together with everyday pieces: an open jacket or collared shirt over top, stacked gold chains, and his car keys clipped right at his waist.

The Custom Jared T-Shirt

Nothing defines Jared more than wearing merchandise of himself. The graphic tee features bold lettering across the chest with his name and portrait, capturing his desperate desire to be recognized by his peers. If you want a ready-to-wear option, a pre-printed graphic shirt like the White Jared Booksmart tee gets the visual across immediately.

If you prefer building it yourself, grab a basic White Tee and a pack of Printer Fabric Transfer Paper. You can pull a high-resolution screenshot of Jared from the movie, mirror the graphic in an image editor, print it out on an inkjet printer, and press it directly onto the shirt with a household iron. Take your time along the edges when ironing so the transfer adheres flat without peeling after a few hours of wear.

Jacket and Layering Options

Jared keeps his layers open down the front to ensure his custom shirt stays visible. A Maroon Bomber Jacket provides that varsity, athletic silhouette he leans into throughout the film. Aim for a relaxed, slightly roomy fit with ribbed cuffs and collar so it hangs loosely over the shoulders rather than sitting snug.

Another distinct look Jared rotates through pairs the tee with an unbuttoned Black Striped Polo Shirt worn as a light overshirt. Leaving the buttons undone and popping the collar slightly gives that casual, try-hard energy without adding too much warmth if you are wearing the outfit indoors.

Chains and Key Clip

Jared never wears just one chain when he can wear two. Stacking chains of different thicknesses gives the neckline that gaudy, layered aesthetic he favors. Combining a heavier Gold chain 6mm with a slightly finer Gold Chain 4mm creates distinct visual separation against the collar of the white tee. Let them sit at slightly different lengths so they do not tangle into a single clump while walking around.

At the waist, hook a Red Key Clip onto a front belt loop. Jared is obsessed with his car and constantly gestures with his keys, so having them hanging visibly from a red carabiner clip gives your hands something natural to fidget with throughout the day. Pair everything with relaxed-fit denim or dark track pants, and the outfit is ready to go.