As Jennifer Aniston celebrates her birthday, this is why we're still obsessing over the outfit choices of her most stylish character to date
As Jennifer Aniston celebrates her 52nd birthday (!), we've found ourselves feeling pretty nostalgic. And the perfect way to feed that nostalgia (and satisfy those sartorial cravings that come hand-in-hand with having no where to go) is to drool over the outfits of her most stylish character/the most stylish Friend of the bunch: Rachel Green.
Played by Jennifer Aniston herself, she’s the style star of the group who is still giving us all the wardrobe inspo a whole 25 years after she first appeared on our screens. And when better than Jen-An's bday to recreate her looks?
She evolved from a puff-sleeve-adorned runaway bride to a fashion exec with serious style credentials (and gigs at Bloomingdale’s and Ralph Lauren under her belt), guiding us through the formative years of 1994-2004 when us millennials needed all the fashion tips we could get.
More than a quarter of a decade later and our favourite character’s style archives are still packed full of looks we should all be copying - not least those which are work from home appropriate.
Rachel nails the jeans and a white t-shirt combo which will make you feel like you’re going somewhere, even when you’re absolutely not, and her favoured dad shirt/combat trouser combo (as seen at Ganni and & Other Stories this season) is the perfect middle ground between pyjamas and Zoom-appropriate attire.
When the Coronavirus crisis passes (sooner rather than later, we hope), Rachel’s enduring style is ready and waiting for us to copy. Prim, proper and preppy checks for the office? You bet. Get adding all of these pieces to your saved lists, because those statement blazers will make transitional dressing a total breeze.
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Keep scrolling to reminisce over five of Rachel's best looks that we'd happily recreate today.
Getty Images- Jeans and a White Tee
There's no outfit quite as classic as jeans and a white tee. It stands the test of time and then some. Throw on a brand new pair of jeans and a crisp white t-shirt and you'll feel like you're going somewhere that's not just your kitchen table.
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Getty Images- Boxy Dad Shirt and Combats
We love this casual look which hovers on the more masculine end of the spectrum. We've seen boxy printed shirts everywhere from Paul Smith to Rejina Pyo and Copenhagen-based brand Ganni. And the high street are following suit. For more accessibly-priced options, head to COS and & Other Stories, then pair with a relaxed pair of combats (as sported by Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski, no less).
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Getty Images- Statement Blazer
When we finally return to work, our best blazer is the staple we'll be reaching for. Why? They make trans-seasonal dressing a total breeze and we really miss feeling smart. Rachel may have favoured casual dressing on the whole, but she also knew how to rock a structured jacket or suit. We're inspired to invest in one of these power-printed blazers ready for the end of lockdown...
Getty Images- Prim, Proper and Preppy
When Rachel meant business, she meant business. Need proof? In this preppy get-up, lines are clean and classic and the green hue is at the top of today's trend lists. Pair your checked mini skirt with white trainers (on your one walk a day) and you'll be ready to go.
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Getty Images- Animal Print Outerwear
If you've been looking for a strong case for animal print outerwear, this is surely it. Rachel got behind the cow-print coat long before Topshop launched that bestselling piece and the fashion girls of Instagram got behind it. Rachel has paired hers with square-toe boots and a statement clutch bag to earn herself some serious style points.
