Today marks 32 years since Friends premiered. And three decades later, there’s one take about the show no longer up for debate: Rachel Green is the clear style star of the group. Brought to life by Jennifer Aniston, the trendsetting character had women frantically phoning the salon for their very own Rachel cut and inspired our clothing choices before we even fully knew how to dress ourselves. The show ruled television from 1994 to 2004, a formative time for many millennials like myself and our personal style. It was when we started paying closer attention to what we picked out for school, first selected an outfit for a formal dance, and developed our love for the classic ’90s slip skirt. I can’t be the only one who consistently leaned on Rachel Green’s style for inspiration.
Phoebe and Monica had cute looks of their own, but we saw Rachel evolve from a pouf-sleeve runaway bride to a hardcore fashion exec with gigs at Bloomingdale’s and Ralph Lauren. And the real proof of her influence is in its legacy: Now, more than 30 years after the show’s premiere, the character’s wardrobe is full of looks I’d happily wear this very day. A lightweight knit layered beneath a spaghetti-strap dress? Totally. A structured skirt suit in a statement color? Yes, please.
So, join me in a look back at Rachel’s enduring style. Before you begin bingeing Friends yet again, take a minute to feel nostalgic over some of the best Rachel Green style moments ever. Maybe they’ll even inspire tomorrow’s outfit.
Jeans and T-shirt
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No outfit stands the test of time quite like a white tee and jeans, and this baby tee and straight-leg denim combo a la Rachel Green is hard to beat. It’s the kind of outfit that looks like you’ve got somewhere cool to be even if you’re just running errands down the street. Once the weather gets colder, just layer a cardigan or boxy blazer on top—same cool-girl vibes, just a little warmer.
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