Suki Waterhouse Talks to Her Clothes and Thinks They Gain Special Powers When You Wear Them Again and Again

When people talk about the boho chic resurgence, Suki Waterhouse is on the mood board. The actress and singer naturally embodies the free spirited vibe that everyone is obsessed with right now. And there's an ease to how Waterhouse gets dressed that feels impossible to bottle but worthy of obsession. Naturally, she recently starred in Free People's fall campaign, where she played herself on stage, holding a mic and wearing outfits that are stage worthy.

Below, we caught up with Waterhouse on set and she talked to us about the power of rewearing your clothing, what she thinks about the boho chic comeback, and how she first fell in love with Free People.

How would you describe your own personal style?

Suki Waterhouse: I’m a nostalgic person for the old times, so if at least half my outfit is vintage I’m happiest. I’m definitely someone that can wear a few things over and over and I talk to my clothes and believe certain items have special powers. So there’s a connection to the past and a search for clues of the future that plays in to my approach for dressing that’s connected to life.

Does your personal style differ when you are performing on stage? If so, how or what do you look for in a stage outfit that’s different from your day-to-day?

SW: Dressing for stage has opened a portal for me for getting dressed. I think back to a lot of my fashion choices growing up, and when I’d show my sister what I’d want to wear out she’d be like ‘what on earth are you wearing?!’, so really stage has become this place where I can enjoy all my influences and dress the way I’d always wanted to and not be embarrassed. Also with stage outfits, if your tights rip or your pants poke out of a leotard, no one cares! I love that.

What draws you to Free People as a brand?

SW: What I love about Free People is that we both love to play with clothing and different styles. When we were shooting this campaign, I wanted it to feel like I was in my natural environment and luckily the Free People team trusted me to run with it. I love how the campaign captures what it feels like for me in those moments before and after a show.