Jackie Howard’s My Life With the Walter Boys Outfits

Jackie Howard’s My Life With the Walter Boys Outfits

My Life With the Walter Boys is far from the first time that Netflix has forayed into the world of teenage coming-of-age dramas, with hits like Everything Now and Sex Education top of their streaming lists. 

Yet even though the YA novel to television adaptation might be as equally stylish with its My Life With the Walter Boys outfits, the romantic drama at the show’s center definitely makes sure it stands out from the crowd.    

My Life With the Walter Boys Official Trailer.

Based on the Ali Novak novel of the same name, we follow leading lady and stylish teen Jackie Howard, as she relocates to rural Colorado after a terrible accident. Moving in with the Walter’s and their numerous sons, she quickly becomes entangled in a complicated, but oh so captivating, love triangle between brothers Alex and Cole. 

Jackie Howards Gray Cable Knits in My Life With the Walter Boys

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Jackie’s privileged life is turned upside down when she is left orphaned, after losing her whole family in a car accident in New York City. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix. 

Fifteen year old Jackie Howard might have thought that she had her life all planned out, with her all-girls prep school and the expectation of going to Princeton. Yet when tragedy strikes and she has to move to Silver Falls in Colorado, she leaves her privileged life behind.

But not her luxury wardrobe, adapting her expensive and designer brands into her My Life With the Walter Boys outfits. Just like her Ralph Lauren cable knit sweater, and almost identical knitted vest, that she wears in this flattering soft gray color.  

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Jackie Howard wearing Ralph Lauren Gray Cable Knit Crew Neck Sweater in episode 1 of My Life With the Walter Boys.

Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard wearing a Cashmere-blend Polo Cardigan in My Life With the Walter Boys 

Even though Jackie’s girl-next-door outfits have plenty of soft blues and creams, her color palette also includes bright colors and prints, especially when it comes to her luxury fashions. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix.   

Having a love of expensive luxury knitwear, like her Rag & Bone cashmere-blend polo cardigan, Jackie’s style could be described as having a not so subtle girl-next-door vibe. But where other television versions of the traditional, simple and charming aesthetic is used with pastel shades of pinks and blues, along with the purity of whites (like Betty Cooper in Riverdale) Jackie doesn’t shy away from using prominent colors, like this burnt orange, or even the odd bold print.    

Kate Spade Bee Shirtdress Worn By Jackie in Episode Two

Still grieving the loss of her family, and the life she had to leave behind, Jackie finds comfort with her new Walter brothers, and sister. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix. 

With series creator Melanie Halsall looking for new faces to play the three love entangled teenagers, Nikki Rodriguez was the perfect pick for love struck Jackie Howard. Her flawless complexion, shiny long dark hair and radiant smile, work flawlessly with her delicate girl-next-door look and wardrobe full of soft knits and graceful designer dresses. A highlight of which was her subtle bee print Kate Spade white shirtdress, and sky blue cropped cardigan.   

Jackie Howards Ruffle Tops in My Life With the Walter Boys

Jackie couldn’t have chosen two more contrasting love interests than Cole, the former Silver Falls High school quarterback and his bookish, nerdy brother Alex. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix. 

It isn’t just luxurious knitwear that makes up most of Jackie’s My Life With the Walter Boys outfits. Especially when you consider how many of her looks bring in gentle ruffles, particularly over her shoulders in the form of sleeves. Adding that extra feminine touch to her looks, especially when paired with eyelet embroidery or soft cream contrasts. 

It really is little wonder that Jackie attracts the attention of not one but two of the Walter boys.  

Nikki Rodriguez wearing Pilcro Ruffle Sweater Tank Top as Jackie Howard in episode 10 of My Life With the Walter Boys.

 

Jackie’s Kate Spade Green quilted Jacket

With Alex standing up for Jackie at school when people start asking awkward questions, he quickly becomes her first real friend, and romantic interest. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix. 

After having moved from New York City to the rural Silver Falls, Colorado Jackie’s wardrobe and My Life With the Walter Boys outfits slowly adapted to her new lifestyle. With the addition of more ditsy prints and summery cottons. Although the place that the change was most noticeable was in her jackets. Going for a practical olive green quilted jacket to survive the cold winters, Jackie however didn’t give up any of her style credentials, by still choosing one by designer Kate Spade. 

Bold and Bright: Jackie Howard’s Striking Patterns in her My Life With the Walter Boys Outfits

Adding a black beanie hat to her look keeps her make-up and pink hair from looking too girlie. Riverdale, The CW. 

It isn’t just all bright colors in Jackie’s My Life With the Walter Boys outfits, she also likes to throw in a few well placed striking patterns too. Yet with her luxury designer pieces her connection to her old privileged life, her floral patterns on simple gathered blouses reflect her softer, more relaxed Colorado side.

But even with the striking patterns, and her more gentle free spirited side Jackie still finds a way to bring some grown-up maturity to the stand out prints. With her classic shirt covered in navy blue and white gingham squares, pairing perfectly with her matching navy sweater vest.

Jackie Howard wearing J Crew Gingham Cotton Poplin Shirt in episode 3 of My Life With the Walter Boys.
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Jackie Howards Straw Cowboy Hat in My Life With the Walter Boys

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Jackie’s cowboy hat could be seen as the perfect representation of how well she has adapted to her new life away from the privilege, glitz and glamor of New York City. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix.

Jackie’s cowboy hat could be seen as the perfect representation of how well she has adapted to her new life away from the privilege, glitz and glamor of New York City. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix. 

It would seem that you can’t live in rural Colorado with the Walker family without finding a love for the great outdoors and horses. So what could be a more fitting addition to Jackie Howards wardrobe of stylish, girl-next-door looks than a cowboy hat. With the soft color and delicate looking straw pairing perfectly with her white Maje Mani ribbed top with its simple buttons and trimmed edges.

Jackie’s Statement Dresses in My Life With the Walter Boys

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One of the first looks we see Jackie in is this Maison Tara satin halterneck fit and flare dress that she chose in a bold, and statement making deep red color. My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix. 
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Even though Jackie’s wardrobe might be full of stylish garments, from designer knitwear to girl-next-door ruffled blouses, she is also not afraid to make a statement in an eye-catching gown or too. And in a nod to one of Jackie’s very first looks, she mirrors the bold color and silky fabric when she needs an appropriate evening look in Silver Falls. One a halter neck the other with a draped bodice, but both just as flattering on the sweet and innocent fifteen year old Jackie. 

Nikki Rodriguez wearing Ever New Charlotte Drape Maxi Dress as Jackie Howard in episode 8 of My Life With the Walter Boys.

This isn’t the first time that an adolescent coming-of-age drama played on the love triangle plot, and it certainly won’t be the last time, especially with the way Netflix are commissioning these captivating stories. 
But you wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking the stylish My Life With the Walter Boys outfits and the brotherly twist to the love triangle reminded you of another teen show, The Vampire Diaries. Which novel writer Ali Novak confirmed was indeed the inspiration for her story, even if she did say that she actually prefers her boys bad like Klaus Mikaelson.

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