A Friends inspired Shopping List

So I'm a little bit late on the Friends bandwagon but with my newfound free time this summer I have become thoroughly addicted. And it's not just the characters, the love stories, the feel-good-ridiculousness, it's also Rachel's style that has me binge watching daily. So to start off your Monday I bring to you a little style inspiration from my most recent TV obsession.

For those of you who aren't Friends fanatics the basic thing about Rachel's style is this: it's simple. And I love that. She keeps it minimal but perfectly fitted and flattering. And while there are some looks that are questionable at best its her staples that are making it onto my back to school shopping list.

My love affair with the Rachel look started with turtlenecks. They are her go-to piece and they look so good every episode that I cannot wait till the summer is over literally just so that I can stock up.

To keep it seasonally appropriate there's also the slip dress. A classic for all the Friends ladies, the slip dress is effortlessly stylish and often pulled off sans bra (yes please). Perfect for hot summer days when you just can't be bothered with layers.

You know what else Rachel loves? Plaid. Whether its trousers paired with a simple black top or her iconic mini skirt paired with a cropped sweater, Rachel's plaid gets me excited to pull that Urban Outfitter's skirt I always meant to wear out of its storage box. 

While a collar can make your look a little too schoolgirl for my taste, a chunky sweater or a (you guessed it) turtleneck keeps the outfit from looking like a bad halloween costume. As for the plaid pants, keep it modern by swapping for a black and white grid pattern.

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The last item that made it onto my shopping list (courtesy of Rachel) is an oversized oxford. Because what rom com (or, in this case, sitcom) doesn't feature a gorgeous girl pulling off this shirt better than her boyfriend? Well I'm determined to pull off this look and am getting serious inspiration from Rachel's rolled sleeves and gold bracelets. 

What TV characters inspire you? Let us know in the comments - and happy Monday!


Post by Naima Drecker-Waxman
Photos by Warner Brothers.