The TV Outfits We'd Love To Buy
From Serena van der Woodsen to Claire Underwood - these are the TV heroines we'd most like to emulate style-wise.
Rex FeaturesSerena van der Woodsen's gold blazer
Technically most of Gossip Girl’s outfits were available to buy, but unfortunately had designer price tags to match the labels. The beauty of the Scandal range is that the price point is pitched at civilians, which is why we’d like the fashion collaboration Gods to rustle up an affordable version of this gold Pucci blazer. Please.
Rex Features/NetflixClaire Underwood's pencil dress
Nothing says ‘I am the boss’ like Claire Underwood’s workwear. I defy anyone not to channel some of her (terrifying) business acumen in this form-fitting pencil dress. Even if you’re not actually the boss, your CEO will be watching her back.
NBC/Getty ImagesRachel Green's dungarees
Dungarees (and Friends fashion in general) were lost in the style wilderness for a good fifteen years, but this year Rachel’s wardrobe has had a resurgence as a masterclass in how to sport the 90s trend and still look like a grown up. (Not the hair though, not the hair.)
ITVLady Mary's red dress
Ah, to have the money and upper crust existence that allows you to float around all day in totally impractical frocks like Lady Mary. This red dress (first seen on Catherine Zeta Jones in 2007’s Death Defying Acts - how’s that for some savvy TV costume recycling) is a Downton highlight.
AMCMegan Draper's silver jumpsuit
If Mad Men’s costumer designer Janie Bryant could just design an entire line based on Megan Draper’s closet that would be ideal, but if I could choose only one look it has to be this knockout silver jumpsuit.
Getty ImagesRayanne Graff's everything
Where Coco Chanel’s style mantra was ‘take one thing off’, Rayanne from My So Called Life lived by ‘put everything on. At once.’ Long sleeves under short sleeves, clashing prints, bright tights, combat boots, she’s a modern day Grey Gardens experiment in dressing how you damn well please.
Rex FeaturesCarrie Bradshaw's fitted dress
We could dedicate an entire gallery to Carrie’s closet, and it’s near impossible to pick one outfit. However, as this is my gallery, I vote for this number from season two. Worn with heels, biker boots, or with a name-plate necklace, Ray Ban aviators and bed hair (my favourite Carrie look), this is the perfect wear-anywhere dress.
Getty ImagesDenise Huxtable’s boho look
Denise Huxtable in The Cosby Show is TV’s coolest sister (I have an inkling that in Cosby-land I’d be an annoying Rudy, or a swotty Denise). Here she is nailing the sports-luxe trend in typical insouciant style. Sweatpants, printed button down and buffed up flats. Done.
Getty ImagesAudrey Horne's pleated skirt
Oh God I love Twin Peaks, and Audrey’s retro geek chic in particular. This high-waisted, calf-length tartan skirt, cute angora sweater and black and white brogues is classic Audrey – halfway between gran and glam.
