Here’s how you copy Seo Ye-ji's style in It's Okay to Not be Okay

We show you how you can recreate her best looks for work

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We just can’t seem to get enough Korean dramas, and Netflix has been delivering. The streaming giant has been releasing tons of K-dramas this year, such as The King: Eternal Monarch and, more recently, It’s Okay to Not be Okay, which stars Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Ye-ji.

The 30-year-old actress plays Ko Mun-yeong, a successful children’s book author who’s never fallen in love until she meets community health worker Moon Kang-tae (played by Kim Soo-hyun). We might be going gaga over the intimate romance moments (who doesn’t love a good love story?), but what we’re really obsessed with are Ye-ji’s fashionable on-screen looks. 

Here, five fabulous ways to recreate her style to get that Korean celeb look for work.

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1. The bold number

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In the pilot, she’s seen in a brightly printed number with gold heels. Yes, it is a tad more appropriate for night than day, but all you need to do is throw on a smart blazer for work. After hours, simply remove the jacket – and you’re ready to head for drinks with your best girlfriends.

2. The classic black blazer – with a twist

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Instead of the usual black blazer, a black blazer-dress gives this look a refreshing update, as seen on Ye-ji in Episode 2. Pair with black and gold accessories for extra gravitas.

3. The power of a belt

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The right belt can take your dress from just fine to extra fabulous. In Episode 3, Ye-ji accentuates her waist with a brown corset belt that aces that #girlboss look.

4. The white dress

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You can’t go wrong with a white dress: It’s classy, ethereal and feminine – Ye-ji’s version in Episode 4 says it all. Neutral accessories go best with this look.

5. The coordinates

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Feminine and classy, matching pink coords are a definite “yes”, as seen on Ye-ji in Episode 6. She wore a cropped jacket with a long skirt and matched it with white and pastel accessories. For a sassier approach, go with a pantsuit instead.

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