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Best TV Shows to Watch for Style Inspiration

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Marist chapter.

The Best TV Shows to Watch for Style Inspiration 

By Jen DiTomasso

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Sex and the City 

 This show’s fashion is iconic, and for good reason! Although I personally identify as a Carrie-Miranda hybrid, style-wise I’m a massive fan of Carrie and Samantha. Look to Carrie for stunning cocktail dresses, fabulous shoes, and unexpected outfit/accessory combinations. Samantha also provides some covetable cocktail dresses, but with a touch of old-school glamour and sex appeal. 

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Gossip Girl 

I binge-watched Gossip Girl for the first-time last year and instantly fell in love. The characters and drama kept me on the edge of my seat, but honestly it was the clothes that I loved the most. Blair’s classic, Parisian-meets-school-girl style is perfect inspiration for winter 2020. Steal her colorful tights, well-tailored coats, and iconic headband for a chic uptown girl look. Or look to Serena for edgier looks full of texture. Think sequins, leather, denim, and fur — all at once.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

I often struggle to decide if I want to dress girly or edgy. Buffy is proof that girls really can have it all. By mixing more feminine pieces and accessories with leather jackets and boots Buffy proves she can be a tough slayer without abandoning her feminine side.   

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The Bold Type

If you’re not already watching this show, you need to start immediately! The journey follows three best friends all working at a women’s magazine in New York City. Jane is a writer, Sutton is in fashion, and Kat is a social media manager. Each girl’s unique personality is wonderfully reflected in their wardrobe. If you’re into well-tailored neutrals, Jane is your girl. If your style is more eclectic and daring, you’ll love Kat. As for Sutton, everyone can get inspiration from her – she just has “the eye” for fashion. 

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Although this show’s fashion is more aspirational than practical, it still has some value. Each time I watch this show I find myself inspired to throw on a coat of bold red lipstick, do my hair, or wear a springy fit-and-flare dress. Sometimes looking at beautiful clothes is all it takes to evolve your own look, even if you’ll never be able to rock one of Midge’s many fascinators. 

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That 70s Show

Two words. Jackie. Burkhart. 

I have been waiting for bellbottoms to come back into style, and now that they finally have, I intend on taking full advantage. Look to Donna and Jackie for lots of amazing denim, fun colors, and quirky hair accessories.   

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Riverdale 

Personally, I love a show that gives each character a color palette! Regardless of your opinions on the show’s writing, you have to admit the styling is good. Betty Cooper’s pink and baby blue wardrobe of sweaters with peter-pan collars perfectly contrasts with mysterious Veronica’s black and purple pencil skirts and Cheryl “Bombshell’s” red lipstick and leather. The best part about not being a TV character is that you don’t have to pick one look. Maybe Veronica’s little black dress will look amazing with Cheryl’s lipstick and Betty’s ponytail.