It is no secret that television shows have become major sources of fashion inspiration in recent years. From Sex and the City to The Hills, television has bred a new crop of style stars that have infiltrated the fashion industry and have become style mavens in their own right.
Since media forms have become new ways for people to derive fashion inspiration and as a way for fashion designers to gain exposure, models and celebrities are no longer the only ways for trends to reach the public. If you are looking for new sources of fashion to help spruce up your closet, look no further than your some of your favorite T.V. shows!
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family): The mystery teen drama has amassed quite a following since arriving on the scene in 2010 and fans everywhere rush to their television screens to both follow our four protagonists – Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily – as they try to solve the main mystery of who their tormentor ‘A’ is and to see what killer outfits they have on each week. While these girls are only in high school, it is clear that style is something they refuse to sacrifice and each girl has their own distinctive personal style so you can always pick and choose different elements of what you like!
Scandal (ABC): Olivia Pope is known as the fierce D.C. fixer who can handle any political crisis that comes her way with an equally fierce closet. She commands the respect of those around her and puts people in line in her perfectly tailored suits and coats and her awesome collection of Prada handbags. If you are ever in need of inspiration regarding business appropriate wear, look to Olivia and her neutral palette – there is even a Scandal-inspired clothing line out by The Limited!
Gossip Girl (The CW): The widely popular teen drama about the privileged lives of beautiful, rich teens and their families on the Upper East Side remains a favorite three years after the end of the show’s run. We loved watching S, B, N, C, and Lonely Boy navigate the trials and tribulations of high school, eventually college, and life in general while doing it fashionably. The show made school uniforms look chic and incited our envy every week with their wonderfully coordinated outfits. If you need a show to get into, check out Gossip Girl for the addictive drama – and the couture!
Mad Men (AMC): While the critically acclaimed 60s drama ended this year, it captivated us with its well-written storylines, wonderfully acted characters, and the throwback fashion that made us all wish we could live in the 1960s. Since this is a period drama, it charts the evolution of popular fashion trends within the time such as cocktail dresses, the beehive, and pencil skirts. If vintage is your thing, Mad Men is great to watch and similar to Scandal, you can also find pieces inspired by the show at Banana Republic!
New Girl (FOX): The sitcom starring the fabulous and ultimate quirky girl Zooey Deschanel is essentially the actress reimagined (style wise) as Jess, an offbeat and adorkable teacher who lives in a loft with three guys as shenanigans ensues. There are plenty of elements that are true to Deschanel’s style like the polka dots, flare dresses, and those awesome bangs. If you consider yourself to be a girly girl, the show provides a lot of fashion inspiration that you can tailor to match your style!