Brandi Passante's Most Iconic Revenge Looks That Left Fans Speechless

Reality star Brandi Passante is best known for her role on the hit show "Storage Wars," in which she and other cast members would go to auctions looking for profitable items to sell. One of those cast members was Jarrod Schulz, with whom Passante was in a long-term relationship and shares daughter Payton and son Cameron. The pair seemed happy enough when the show aired in 2010, and in 2014, they even earned their own spinoff, "Brandi and Jarrod: Married to the Job." However, they had quietly gone their separate ways by November 2018, only announcing it to the world in April 2021. 

Her sense of style on the show wasn't overly distinct; at the beginning of Brandi Passante's complete transformation, she was frequently seen in T-shirts and jeans. During promotional and red-carpet events, she typically opted for midi dresses with conservative sleeves and hemlines. Her fashion only really changed post-split with Schulz, and in the period right after her breakup. And when her breakup finally went public, she seemed to be strategically selecting clothes that screamed to the world how much better she was doing, and fans took note. In her comment sections on Instagram, they gushed about not only how good she looked, but at how good she looked without Jarrod.

That's exactly what revenge fashion is: proving that you've come out for the better after a split (and also, you're too hot to be sad). Through your wardrobe, you challenge the narrative that newly single people are miserable and in need of pity. Revenge fashion can be fun and flirty, but short hems aren't necessarily needed. As Passante demonstrated through a number of eye-catching 'fits that had her fans almost frothing at the mouth, revenge fashion is primarily about clothes that make you feel confident. 

Brandi Passante and Jarrod Schulz broke up after filming the 12th season of "Storage Wars," which aired in November 2018, though they kept it on the down-low from their fans. Details of the split haven't been confirmed, but we do know that Passante was the one to make the call. Just four months later, she appeared to have gone in a different direction with her wardrobe. For an event in March 2019, Passante arrived in her signature midi dress, but with a few more playful features, including lace material that created a risqué sheer effect, a button-up silhouette with some buttons left undone, and a figure-hugging fit. Lace slip dresses are a flirty option for warm days and nights, but Passante still nailed this look in a more formal way. 

"Can you please tell me the name of that dress? Its stunning," one fan commented beneath her Instagram post. "Beautiful! Love love LOVE your dress!" someone else gushed, while another added, "Nice dress!" At this point, fans weren't aware that Passante and Schulz were over, but they certainly picked up on Passante's new sartorial vibe. 

The look stirred up a discussion not just on the dress itself, but at Passante's beauty generally, with another well-wisher commenting, "Damn [you] look beautiful." As we saw with the best celebrity revenge outfits of 2025, lace definitely has a place when you're letting the world know you're beautiful and fabulous without your ex — and so does see-through material. The reality star made no mistakes when nailing the sheer trend. 

The 13th season of "Storage Wars" premiered in April 2021, and this is how Brandi Passante and Jarrod Shulz announced to the world that they were no longer a couple. "I'm not with Jarrod anymore," Passante stated clearly during the episode, per People. Around the time the episode aired, the reality star took to Instagram to post a photo of herself in an overall minidress with a skin-tight black spaghetti-strap top beneath. What a stylish way to wear denim beyond jeans! Those who had tuned into the show rushed to the comment section to share their support.

"Looking good and glad you're not with Jarrod," one said. "You look amazing, life without Jarrod suits you," another added. Some fans were so taken with the flirty overall look that they didn't even register Jarrod's presence (or lack thereof). "You've always been lovely, but good lord, @brandipassante!" one fan wrote. "So stunning," another fan commented.

Overalls were a trendy element of the hottest summer looks in 2023, but Passante was clearly ahead of the bandwagon. And while her take on the look was aesthetically pleasing, we're convinced this was less about style and more about having the last laugh. For those who want to replicate the look but can't get around overalls, you could achieve the same playful vibe with a minidress, which is one of the many ways to rock a denim dress for a casual summer look.

By May 2021, news of the breakup between Brandi Passante and Jarrod Shulz had really made the rounds on social media. Passante posted a snap of herself posing with son Cameron in a black midi dress, and even though it had quite a conservative hemline and neckline (minus a little harmless spillage on the side), fans instantly recognized the outfit as being of the revenge variety. 

"Good for you, good riddance of that extra weight you've been carrying around with you lololol! That extra weight meaning (Jarrod!!)," one enthusiastic fan wrote under the Instagram post. Another exclaimed, "You look fantastic & happy looks AMAZING on you!!" The animosity towards Schulz may have partially stemmed from a post-breakup Facebook Live interview Passante did with "The Dad Diary," in which she said that she "did a lot" of the child raising on her own, and the family was now missing "the scary dad voice" without Schulz, per People. Passante also confirmed that she had the kids "24/7" post split.

A revenge-dress style was appearing to emerge with the reality star. She didn't need to show a lot of skin to prove that she was hot and thriving on her own, but she did like to rock clothes with snug fits that showed off her body — and who could blame her? "[You're] drop dead gorgeous girl," one fan said, taking note. "Wow Brandi you look fantastic," another added. Someone else commented, "Mom's got it going on !!!!" For those who want to take inspo here, Passante perfectly demonstrated how to upgrade your LBD style with intentional accessorizing. The sunglasses and minimal footwear make this look.

Leopard print may be the ultimate revenge-fashion staple. Inherently playful and sexy, it also featured in one of the most iconic times that Sabrina Carpenter dressed for revenge. Brandi Passante came to win in her skin-tight leopard dress at son Cameron's graduation in June 2021, and fans could barely contain themselves. 

"I love that dress," one supporter shared under her Instagram post. "You are so beautiful." Meanwhile, another added, "And you look amazing here @brandipassante." Some fans were clearly blown away by the look, with one excitedly typing, "OMG you in that leopard print is as good as a woman has ever looked." Others kept their praise short and to the point, writing, "You look amazingly beautiful." Animal prints became the new neutrals in 2023, so again, Passante was just ahead of the fashion world with this one. 

The graduation took place a few years after Passante's actual breakup with Jarrod Schulz, but fans had only known about their split for around two months. So this period may have been the first time that Passante felt that she could truly wear revenge fashion in the way that she wanted to. During an appearance on the "Spirit Talk" podcast that February, Passante explained, "I wasn't really allowed to have an identity for many, many years ... so these last couple of years I've [been] coming into my own and figuring out who I am." Though she was talking about her love life rather than her wardrobe, it's clear the process of finding herself had a huge impact on her style post-breakup. Becoming confident in who you are is one of the best ways to cultivate your personal style if you have no idea where to start.

By September 2021, Brandi Passante had learned that embracing her figure pays off. She looked stunning in a hip-hugging wine-red skirt and white tank top, which she posted to Instagram (to much praise from her fan base). Again, it's a midi skirt and normal tank top, so there's not a lot of skin showing, but Passante still looks confident as ever while the curves of her figure are on full display.

"Wow you are the most beautiful woman in the world," one fan gushed in the comments. Amongst a sea of fire emojis and comments about her heeled strappy sandals, another fan wrote, "[You're] looking extremely happy and have a wonderful soul, I'm so glad you left your ex abuser in the rear view mirror." This comment alludes to an incident that occurred in April 2021, when Jarrod Schulz was charged with "one count of misdemeanor domestic violence battery," as reported by People.

Following her split with Schulz, Passante continued to not only glow through her confident wardrobe, but also through her body language and apparent happiness, hinting that she was definitely in a better place. The "Storage Wars" star's post-breakup looks are ones for the ages, but we wouldn't have any understanding of the concept if it weren't for one of the world's most famous divorcees. Here's how Princess Diana's revenge dress became one of the most iconic looks in fashion history. 

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