By Megan Riedlinger
8:30am PST, Dec 6, 2020
Ever wanted to raid the closet of a television character? Wonderwall.com is rounding up our favorite fashionistas from the small screen, starting with a new kid on the block! Though it took a few episodes for her fashion to elevate, Lily Collins' Emily Cooper from "Emily in Paris" showed off some fabulous looks on this divisive Netflix series. The light, fluffy show, which chronicles the Midwestern marketer's move to the chicest city in France, debuted on the streaming service in 2020 and soon had fans salivating over her impressive collection of Chanel bags and cool coats. Keep reading to check out more of the most stylish characters on television…
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Whether "Gossip Girl" character Blair Waldorf was slaying her Constance Billard school uniform by infusing colorful accessories or stepping out for a New York City night in designer duds, the Upper East Sider's wardrobe was phenomenal. We'll never forget the way she single-handedly brought back the headband in the '00s!
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The Rose family might have lost all their money, but Moira Rose still managed to bring a whole lot of couture to the town of Schitt's Creek! Catherine O'Hara's scene-stealing character not only serves up impeccable black-and-white outfits on the Pop network show but keeps things fresh thanks to her impressive wall of wigs.
Though this one's technically based on a real-life royal, we had to include Emma Corrin's Princess Diana on "The Crown." The Netflix series depicts some of Diana's most memorable fashion moments — from her iconic wedding dress to her stunning red carpet appearances — but it's perhaps the casual moments that are the most fascinating. Just look how chic she looks while roller skating around Buckingham Palace!
A pink tulle frilly Molly Goddard frock paired with edgy black Balenciaga boots? Sign us up! Jodie Comer's Villanelle consistently nails it in the fashion department on "Killing Eve." Her character's shopping addiction certainly benefited viewers, who received mounds of fashion inspiration episode after episode.
Thanks to one fabulous coat after another, Nicole Kidman's character in "The Undoing," Grace Fraser, lands on the list. The New York City therapist is unfortunately thrown into the middle of a heinous murder case, but while attempting to determine whether or not her husband is involved, she sure wore a lot of gorgeous outfits. From her stunning gala dress that looked right out of Nicole's real-life red carpet wardrobe to this vibrant red coat we saw her re-wear a few times, Grace managed to keep her wardrobe together while her life unraveled.
Not only did Rachel Green have great style — she also worked at Ralph Lauren! The "Friends" character, famously played by Jennifer Aniston, served up some sweet '90s looks that have come back around and become fashionable again today!
"Empire" character Cookie Lyon's entire wardrobe is drool-worthy #goals, from the luxurious (hopefully faux!) furs to the bold prints like this floral number and lots of leopard. Taraji P. Henson brings the dynamic fashionista to life on the FOX show.
If you want versatility and style in a television character's wardrobe, look no further than Olivia Pope. Kerry Washington's "Scandal" alter ego served up all sorts of looks during the show's seven seasons from beautiful gowns like this one to perfect power suits.
Katie Holmes' Joey Potter made us all run to Abercrombie and Fitch and embrace our inner tomboy in the late '90s. The "Dawson's Creek" cutie played by Katie Holmes showed off the epitome of casual cool style on the hit WB show while juggling two dreamy guys, Dawson and Pacey.
We covered Blair Waldorf earlier, but her BFF Serena van der Woodsen also snags a spot on this list thanks to her phenomenal fashion on "Gossip Girl." Blake Lively's character served up some serious looks even while rocking her Constance Billard uniform, and who could forget her turn as maid of honor at mom Lily's wedding in this tiered floral Ralph Lauren confection?
David Rose inherited mom Moira's passion for fashion, which is clear from his stylish (and usually similarly black-and-white) ensembles. Daniel Levy's "Schitt's Creek" character always keeps it fun when it comes to his high-brow wardrobe in a small town. We'd kill to borrow something from his statement sweater collection!
Jess Day: the queen of quirky style! Who didn't love to see what Zooey Deschanel's Jess wore on "New Girl" every week? You never knew quite what to expect, and usually it was a vintage-inspired or delightful patterned surprise (like this sweet floral frock!).
Grace Hanson on "Grace and Frankie" consistently serves up sophisticated, classic ensembles on the hit Netflix show. Sometimes it even seems like she's borrowing from actress Jane Fonda's own amazing wardrobe!
Did you dream of being Kelly Kapowski? Chances are you envied either Tiffani Thiessen's "Saved by the Bell" character's boyfriend (hey, Zack Morris!) or her wardrobe, which included plenty of pastels and florals and quintessential '90s fashion.
Not only do we wish we were BFFs with Kelsey Peters on "Younger," but we wish we could raid her closet! Hilary Duff's character on the addictive TV Land show sports some seriously killer looks while being a girl boss in New York City.
If anyone epitomized the style of the aughts, it was Marissa Cooper on "The O.C." Mischa Barton portrayed the teen on this beloved FOX drama, which showcased Marissa in some of the finest fashion of the era — like this pleated denim skirt and striped cardigan.
Mindy Kaling's character Mindy Lahiri on "The Mindy Project" was not only a super-successful doctor but a fashionista who was not afraid of a bold print or pop of bright color.
Fran Drescher's style on "The Nanny" stood the test of time! Yep, Fran Fine brought some pizazz to the small screen in the '90s. And with the resurgence of '90s fashion this decade, a lot of her outfits are totally on-trend today. The Instagram account whatfranwore reminds social media users of her best looks, since the show is unfortunately not available to stream at the moment.
With four well-dressed "Pretty Little Liars" stars, we can't pick just one! Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario and Ashley Benson brought Aria Montgomery, Emily Fields, Spencer Hastings and Hanna Marin to life, respectively, and each had her own signature style. Aria could always be counted on to serve up some unusual looks, while Emily cultivated a sporty-chic vibe, Spencer kept things a little more buttoned-up and classic and Hanna embraced the latest trends.
We knew Zoey Johnson had killer fashion sense on "black-ish," so it was only natural for that flare to follow her to her Freeform spin-off, "grown-ish." Yara Shahidi's character mixes prints and fun pieces and pulls off a fresh vibe while still always maintaining her own personal style.
Luka Sabbat's character Luca Hall on "grown-ish" takes a page straight from the actor's book when it comes to style. He's not afraid to experiment with all sorts of looks while folding in some cool designer pieces as he goes, making him one of the best dressed men on TV today.
Just like her big-screen predecessor, TV "Clueless" character Cher Horowitz brought quirky and fabulous ensembles to the small screen. Though the actress changed — Rachel Blanchard replaced Alicia Silverstone when "Clueless" made the leap to television — the style remained the same, giving us amazing, outlandish fashion from the Beverly Hills teen.
Of course Alexis Colby makes the list — the queen of "Dynasty" showcased a decadent, insanely '80s wardrobe on the deliciously campy nighttime soap. The scene-stealer, played by Joan Collins, donned clothes so good, they even inspired an Instagram account more than 30 years later — whatalexiswore.
We'd be remiss if we didn't include Chanel Oberlin, the sorority diva from "Scream Queens," on our list. Emma Roberts' character managed to stay impeccably dressed while evading a serial killer on the comedy-horror show.
