Serve Sharpay Evans Realness: Your Ultimate High School Musical 2 Pool Party Playbook

Summer’s almost here, and if you’re anything like us, that means one thing: it’s time to channel your inner diva. Not just any diva—we’re talking Sharpay Evans energy from High School Musical 2, arguably the most iconic and deliciously over-the-top poolside moment in early 2000s cinema.

If you somehow missed it, Sharpay’s pool party scene is the stuff of legend. While most people show up to a summer gathering with some sunscreen and a snack, Sharpay arrived with demands. Turkish towels imported from Turkey. Iced tea from England. A pink Prada tote. Pink oversized sunglasses. A lime-slice pool float. A star necklace (because let’s be honest, she never lets anyone forget she’s a star). The woman didn’t just attend a pool party—she orchestrated one. And now, you can too.

The good news? You don’t need Sharpay’s reportedly endless budget to pull off her poolside aesthetic. A SweatyRocks White Tankini with a flattering flared fit and metal seashell detail captures that signature Sharpay vibe without breaking the bank. Pair it with a soft, breathable Hibluco Women’s Pink Cover Up, and suddenly you’ve got the foundation of her iconic look. Slip on some Allegra K Lace-Up Platform Wedges in a shiny metallic shade, and you’re already giving major diva energy—no flip-flops here.

The real magic happens when you commit to the details. Oversized SA106 Sunglasses in pink with a square silhouette and thick frames hit exactly right, blocking UVA and UVB rays while screaming“I’m fabulous and sun-safe.”A Deidreamers Sterling Silver Star Necklace drives home the message that you, too, are a star. And if you’re really leaning into the bit, a New English Teas British Tea Tin set means you can actually serve iced tea imported from England—just like she did.

But where do you sprawl out in your newly assembled Sharpay wardrobe? Enter the PURPLE LEAF Outdoor Chaise Lounge set, which comes with two chairs and a table. You and a bestie can“spend endless days in your chaise”while basking under the sun. Grab a ZHUYNXIR Lime Slice Pool Float (over 5 feet in diameter, naturally) when you’re ready to actually get in the water, and dry off with a BAY LAUREL Turkish Beach Towel—because yes, it’s authentically made in Turkey. If you really want to complete the look, a used Prada Carey Tote Bag in pink ties the entire ensemble together.

The truth is, Sharpay’s pool party wasn’t just about showing up—it was about showing out. She understood that the details matter, that self-care is a performance, and that embracing your own diva energy is not just okay, it’s aspirational. So this summer, ask yourself: What would Sharpay do? Then do that. Unapologetically. Fabulously. With an imported Turkish towel in hand.