When watching your favorite T.V. show have you ever been struck by outfit envy? Our favorite T.V. characters are often dressed to the 9s and while their actual outfits may be out of reach for the normal college student, it’s still possible to recreate their style without breaking the bank.
Mindy Lahiri, The Mindy Project:
Mindy Kaling’s Dr. Mindy Lahiri has to be the best dressed doctor. Ever. Her style is a mix of colorful, fashion-forward pieces that can often be translated into everyday attire. Take this outfit when Mindy attends a music festival, for example. Doesn’t she look fabulous? Update this look for fall by swapping shorts for a pair of printed pants. You’ll be stylish either day or night in this Mindy-esque outfit.
C. Wonder “Tile Print Soft Tapered Pant” – $99
Urban Outfitters “Truly Madly Deeply Scoopneck Slouch Pocket Tee” – $24
Lord & Taylor “Vince Camuto Hasia Suede Ankle Boots” – $79.48
Tilly’s “Zig Zag Fringe Crossbody Bag” – $19.99
Jess Day, New Girl:
Jessica Day is the queen of the quirky, girly, geek-chic look. No matter what antic she finds herself in, Jess manages to look like she just stepped out of a Modcloth catalogue. The New Girl theme song will be playing through your head all day when you steal Jess’s look.
Ann Taylor “Collared Linen Top” – $59
ModCloth “B. Jones Style Skirt” – $89.99
Forever 21 “Animal Print Square Readers” – $5.80
Olivia Pope, Scandal:
Just admit it – you have a not-so-secret desire to be Olivia Pope. From her ability to fix almost any problem imaginable to her uncanny capacity to survive solely on red wine and popcorn, Olivia is fabulous in every single way. While not all of us can actually be “gladiators” – no matter how hard we may hope – we can still dress like one.
Asos “Slouchy Coat in Texture” – $142.82
Banana Republic “Racerback Cowl Tank” – $59.50
Francesca’s “Quinn Tuxedo Stripe Ponte Legging” – $44.00
Aldo “Reiten” bag – $55
Zoe Hart, Hart of Dixie:
Rachel Bilson’s Zoe Hart is just another example of a fashion forward doctor…why does it seem like they are the best dressed characters on television? While Zoe’s antics in Bluebell are entertaining, her outfits are constantly drool-worthy and a source of inspiration. Get her style with this look:
H&M “Patterned Coat” – $59.95
TFNC “Swing Dress with Spot Mesh,” Asos – $26.66
Forever 21 “Pebbled Envelope Crossbody” – $16.80