What To Wear Based On Your Favorite Classic TV Character

As '90s era fashion has made its resurgence into the trend rotation once again, the outfits from Gilmore Girls and Friends are suddenly relevant once more (yay!). Or maybe you're tired of embracing classic and minimalist silhouettes and you're ready to rock the over-the-top looks from Gossip Girl. Either way, we’ve done the hard work for you and found the pieces you need to recreate these leading ladies’ looks! 

Whether you're simply following your curiosity while watching one of these series for the first time or you want to jump heel first into nostalgia dressing this summer to get yourself out of a style rut, one of the iconic TV characters on our list is bound to inspire your next outfit! 

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Lorelei Gilmore from Gilmore Girls 

While Lorelei is known for her fashion fails (hello, first day at Chilton), she also has some great fashion wins during the show’s many successful seasons. Her dresses for dinner at Richard and Emily’s and her cute outfits while running the Dragonfly deserve to be recreated. To emulate her looks, which are both professional and a little wild, you will need a wide range of pieces! 

Her classic casual look is a pair of dark wash, low-rise jeans and a flowy tank top! She wears a wide range of delicate florals and solid colors in a perfect '90s combo that is easy to recreate. 

FP One Elise Tunic Top, $98

PAIGE Manhattan Boot Jeans, $229

Camille from Emily in Paris 

Bonjour from Paris! Despite Camille’s questionable choices in love and business, her outfits are always on point. Her love of oversized blazers, overstated details, and a French twist on basics keeps us watching every episode in awe of her style. But we also love her ability to play with mixed prints, statement sleeves, and feminine styling of classic pieces. 

To copy her look, you’ll need a few fun and versatile pieces. And if you don’t have a ton of money to drop on those exact pieces, the goal is to emulate her sheer statement sleeves and neutral color palette in a cohesive, elegant way.

Free People Better With Time Bodysuit, $128

Abercrombie Linen-Blend Wide Strap Mini Dress, $70

Steve Madden Evelyn Black Leather Heels, $100

Emily from Emily in Paris

Bold, bright, and business casual, Emily is the perfect example of an American in Paris. Her interesting pattern mixes and unexpected silhouettes make for a wide range of outfits that are super fun to copy.

To copy this iconic Audrey Hepburn-inspired outfit, you’ll need a few yellow items to build your outfit. 

Favorite Daughter The Suits You Blazer, $378

Abercrombie Ultra High Rise Tailored Short, $65

Free People Rosebud Waffle Knit Ankle Socks, $12

Free People Pallenberg Hair Scarf, $38

Silent D Katia Wedges, $130

Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl

The queen of all things frilly and floral, Blair Waldorf’s fashion is hard to beat! From her knee length dresses to her ruffled tops, there are so many reasons to copy her style this spring and summer. Her outfits always have a perfect touch of detail, red is definitely her color, and her looks are never boring!

T. LA Ruffle Mock Neck Tank, $68

Maeve Linen Pencil Skirt, $120

Marc Jacobs The Quilted Leather J Marc Shoulder Bag, $450

ASOS Edition Longline Wool Mix Coat in Red, $270

Serena van der Woodsen from Gossip Girl 

While Serena gives us main character energy in her wide range of outfits, her daily looks offer a lot of interest and variety from her formal wear. As featured on Gossip Girl as a main source of conversation, Serena is showstopping in all of her outfits. 

To copy her style, you’ll need to wear a sparkly mini dress, a Tory Burch accessory, and a pair of leggings. 

Sabina Musayev x Revolve Carry Mini Dress, $250

Tory Burch Small Ever-Ready Zip Tote, $248

MeMoi Cozy Brooklyn Flat Knit Sweater Tights, $20

Jessica Day from New Girl 

If you also break for birds and like a little more color in your closet, Jess is the perfect TV character for you to learn from. Vintage dresses, fight-worthy handbags, and cute glasses are some of the highlights from her seven seasons of great outfits. 

J Crew Ribbed Jackie Cardigan Sweater, $110

J Crew A-Line Stretch Cotton Poplin Midi Dress, $178

Cece Parekh from New Girl 

If the model off-duty look appeals to you, then Cece is your style icon. The girl knows how to wear a good pair of jeans, and easily styles them to meet casual or date night requirements. Think “jeans and a nice top” when it comes to Cece’s style – so much variety and so chic. 

Abercrombie High Rise Skinny Jeans, $90

We the Free Ellie Solid Top, $98

Abercrombie Faux Silk Puff Sleeve Top, $60

Rachel Green from Friends 

If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to style the plaid pieces in your wardrobe, look no further than Rachel Green! Other than her iconic red plaid mini skirt, she frequently dons the pattern throughout the 10 seasons of Friends. And don’t forget to throw your hair up in her classic updo! 

L’Academie Leila Mini Skirt, $178

Free People Xena Tank, $48

Monica Geller from Friends 

Hello, casual and cute! Her strong decision-making skills and her love of cleanliness kept us watching every episode – but her style helps too! Monica manages to wear black in such a chic and feminine way, and her looks are easy to recreate for everyday wear. 

Abercrombie Essential Baby Tee, $25

ASOS Design Pull-On Pants in Black Stripe, $40

Closing Thoughts

Whether you identify as Rachel from Friends in your group, or you lean more toward a quirky and fun Jess from New Girl, our favorite classic TV show characters can inspire us in countless ways. Use your favorite TV character as your style inspiration for the day and see what outfits you can come up with!

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