Gossip Girl Style War: Serena V Blair
Gossip Girl here, your one and only source for the fiercest style war to ever grace the GLAMOUR.com fashion pages. Claws out, ladies: this could get dirty
PA PhotosSerena – All Wrapped Up
On the cold winter streets of New York, Serena keeps warm with a seriously chic belted sheepskin trench and a cosy scarf.
PA PhotosBlair – All Wrapped Up
But when it comes to looking chic whatever the weather, Miss Waldorf seriously ups her game. From the gorgeous plum hat, through the belted checked coat to the perfectly preppy heels, this look is flawless.
The winner: Blair, hands down. Even with an arm full of city snacks she looks perfectly composed.
Rex FeaturesSerena – High Octane Glamour
Serena sets pulses racing and gossip tongues wagging in this ultra-sexy Zuhair Murad grey lace gown. Her figure is flawless.
Rex FeaturesBlair - High Octane Glamour
Blair lives up to her high-society standards in this stunning layered cream embroidered gown. High drama fashion demands high drama, and Gossip Girl never lets us down.
The winner: Serena pips Blair to the post on this one
Rex FeaturesSerena – Printed Minidress
Be still, our beating hearts! Serena sets off our sartorial lust alert with this kaftan-style printed minidress by Diane Von Furtstenberg.
PA PhotosBlair – Printed Minidress
Blair channels preppy princess in this belted print shirt dress and matching heels.
The winner: Serena takes this one by a mile. She just radiates sex appeal.
Rex FeaturesSerena – The Preppy Skirt
Forget the rain, Serena’s got a perfect set of pins that need showing off, immediately. And what better way than in this adorable Aztec print mini?
Rex FeaturesBlair – The Preppy Skirt
Blair opts for Hamptons-chic with a pretty floral skirt and a zesty yellow blouse. She’s even accessorised with a fruity orange bag and coral lippie. Now that’s coordination.
The winner: Serena gets the point for her effortless way of throwing together a mis-match of clothes and making them look like they’re made for each other.
PA PhotosSerena – Caped Crusader
What better way to stay warm that in a cosy shearling cape? Bonus points for giving those legs another outing, despite the cold.
PA PhotosBlair – Caped Crusader
Her matchy-matchy style might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we love a lady that can pull together an outfit. Add a suited Chuck Bass and she’ll have accessorised perfectly. Brunch on the Upper-East Side, it is.
The winner: Miss Waldorf gets a style point in this round
PA PhotosSerena – Check Mate
Every self-respecting New Yorker owns a smart checked coat, don’t they? Serena’s black and red number is definitely fit for purpose – but don’t the black coat and bag belong with matching boots, not this suede brown pair?
PA PhotosBlair – Check Mate
Nobody knows how to work a checked coat quite like Blair Waldorf. She’s even managed to successfully double up on her prints here and stay chic.
The winner: queen of checks, it’s anything-but-square Blair
Rex FeaturesSerena – All White On The Night
Serena looks simply stunning in this all-white sweater dress and tights. These white tights should come with a warning, however: not everyone’s legs are white tights-ready. Ours certainly aren’t.
Rex FeaturesBlair – All White On The Night
Blair is a picture of angelic beauty in this tiered mini dress and platform peep-toes.
The winner: Serena’s off-duty look steals the white war point
Rex FeaturesSerena – Pretty Preppy
The striped blazer, white shirt and well-fitting jeans scream American sweetheart, but there’s a Miss van der Woodsen twist with those chunky boots.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Pretty Preppy
Let’s be honest, Blair pretty much has this one covered, From the ribbon bow-tie to the perfectly coordinated shades and accessories, Blair’s the master of this game.
The winner: Blair. Like, duh.
Rex FeaturesSerena – School Uniform
Putting your own mark on a school uniform is the first sign that a fashionista is about to blossom. And Serena makes her stamp on hers with some slouchy boots and a nonchalant neck tie.
Rex FeaturesBlair – School Uniform
Blair steers clear of the rebel style and gives her uniform some personality with a pretty neck tie and some statement accessories. Nice move, Miss Waldorf – bad boys love nice girls. Enter, Mr Bass.
The winner: in retrospect, we wish we’d taken Blair’s path and worked some seriously preppy style at school. So much prettier than the baggy trousers and rebelliously un-tucked shirt we went for.
Rex FeaturesSerena – Floral Fancy
Serena is heartbreakingly beautiful in this tiered floral gown. We love the edgy styling with the black belt and gloves.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Floral Fancy
This pale blue ruffle-front gown is undoubtedly beautiful, but we prefer Blair in something a little more put-together.
The winner: Serena walks this round
Rex FeaturesSerena – Off-Duty
This is perfect Serena territory – a chance to be casually sexy. Figure-hugging jeans, a metallic wrap and an iced coffee, to go.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Off-Duty
In a rare show of abandon, Blair throws caution to the wind and throws on some military skinny pants and a pretty silk blouse. We wish we got to see this side of Blair more often.
The winner: Serena’s had way more practice: and it shows
Rex FeaturesSerena – Back To Black
Serena tends to steer clear of LBDs (why blend into the background?) but even when you spot her in one, she brightens things up with a splash of colour. We love this blue-trimmed Matthew Williamson number.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Back To Black
Another perfectly put together look from the New York diva. From the neck tie to the belted jacket, we love this look.
The winner: this is a tricky one, but Serena just scrapes the point
Rex FeaturesSerena – In The Navy
Serena keeps warm in a deep blue wool coat and tan boots. Perfect for a winter stroll in Central Park (and perhaps a secret rendezvous or two?).
Rex FeaturesBlair – In The Navy
Blair looks like she means business in this double-breasted navy dress coat and lacy tights. Femininity comes first.
The winner: Blair’s looks just comes together a little better for us here
Rex FeaturesSerena – A Pop Of Colour
Serena turns us green with envy in this ruffled summer dress. The oversized hat and bejewelled sandals perfect the look.
PA PhotosBlair – A Pop Of Colour
This princess-line green coat looks great with Blair’s yellow bag and shoes. But there’s a little something missing from this ensemble, don’t you think?
The winner: Serena’s easy-breezy use of colour scores her the point
Rex FeaturesSerena – Clashing Clothes
Who said mis-matched prints don’t work? Serena looks gorgeous in this ditsy print mini and stripy tank top.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Clashing Prints
What happened to Blair? We’ll bet Gossip Girl sent out a blast when she spotted this clash of stripes, clecks and zig-zag prints. After all, she is the one and only source into the scandalous wardrobes of Manhatten's elite. And this is one outfit worth talking about...
The winner: Serena. By a mile.
Rex FeaturesSerena – Clever Curves
Serena shows off her enviable curves in this figure-hugging blue minidress by Hervé Léger. Envious? Us?
Rex FeaturesBlair – Clever Curves
Blair shows off her own curves and looks cute as a button in this sailor-style dress. The neck tie, gloves and hat are a bit much, aren’t they?
The winner: Serena, for not over-accessorising
Rex FeaturesSerena – Summer In The City
Serena hails a cab in New York. But let’s face it, no arm required: those legs would stop traffic in any city.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Summer In The City
Blair works a sweet summer look of her own with this pretty yellow blouse and monochrome mini.
The winner: It’s got to be Serena in that flaming hot black and yellow ensemble
Rex FeaturesSerena – Metallic Magic
Oh, how we dreamed of Serena’s Emilio Pucci gold jacket after she wore it in Paris. The statement shoulders work well on her long and lean frame, and the blue cropped trousers are the perfect match.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Metallic Magic
Blair doesn’t look so natural in metallics – they’re a little off-the-wall for her well-groomed style. But she makes this look work by opting for a pretty paisley print.
The winner: this look is classic Serena territory, and she steals this point
Rex FeaturesSerena – Drama Queen
This Jenny Packham peep-hole gown sums up Serena’s style perfectly. Edgy, dramatic and sure to be the centre of attention. We love this look.
Rex FeaturesBlair – Drama Queen
Poetry in motion, this Oscar de la Renta red ruffled gown is a fashion dream. And Blair’s the perfect heroine.
The winner: Blair’s Oscar de la Renta dream
Rex FeaturesAnd the overall winner is...
When it comes to preppy, polished looks, Blair’s in control, but Serena’s got way more in her fashion artillery. At 12 points to Blair’s 7, Serena’s the style queen.
Thank goodness there’s another season coming soon: Did S think B would go down without a fight? This means war. You know you love me XOXO
