The Summer I Turned Pretty contrasts the hopeful, coming-of-age fashion of Season 1's "Summer Dress" (S1E2) with the heavier, memory-laden clothing choices in Season 2. While early episodes focus on Belly’s desire to be seen, the second season uses style as a coping mechanism for grief and identity shifts, notably in the "Love Fest" episode (S2E6). The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1, episode 2 recap