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The 40 Most Iconic TV Wardrobes of All Time

From Olivia Pope's power suits to Blair Waldorf's headbands.

By Charlotte Chilton and
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There are some shows that we watch first for the fashion and second for the plot. Can you blame us? There have been many stylish heroines throughout the years. Even when series end, we're left being inspired by outfits of TV shows in the past. So, from the cast of Golden Girls to the designer duds in Emily in Paris, we've got to ask: which TV character's closet would you raid?

1

Ginger Grant, Gilligan's Island

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The movie star was stranded on an island, but still managed to look chic for every occasion thanks to a seemingly endless supply of evening gowns and swimsuits.

2

Lisa Douglas, Green Acres

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The New York socialite defined shabby chic. Thanks to her extensive wardrobe of marabou feather-trimmed negligees, svelte sheath dresses, and glamorous chiffon evening gowns, she brought fashion to her rural country farm in every episode.

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3

Julia Barker, Julia

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Whether she was in her nurse's uniform or wearing a chic jacket, Julia Barker always looked polished and elegant. Her wardrobe consisted of envy-inducing outerwear, turtlenecks, and printed silk scarves that we're still trolling vintage stores to track down.

4

Samantha Stephens, Bewitched

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Don't forget, Samantha Stephens had the power to wear anything she wanted with a twitch of her nose. As such, her ensembles were filled with colorful prints and bold silhouettes that were drastically different from the other leading ladies on TV at that time.

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5

Mary Richards, The Mary Tyler Moore Show

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Mary Tyler Moore embodied the original working girl, with a wardrobe of pleated mini skirts, shift dresses, and pantsuits to match—don't forget the elegantly-tied silk scarf to complete the look.

6

Marcia Brady, The Brady Bunch

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The eldest Brady sister was always on point with her outfits, even from a young age. Jan and Cindy were lucky that they got to wear her hand-me-downs.

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7

Jennifer Hart, Hart to Hart

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Jennifer Hart seemed to have an endless supply of cozy knitwear on Hart to Hart in the 1970s. It wasn't long before the mystery-solving heiress's turtleneck and cardigan combo became her signature look.

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Alexis Colby, Dynasty

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The queen of snark defined '80s glamour with a wardrobe full of fur, ruffles, lamé, and shoulder pads. A lot of shoulder pads.

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9

Blanche Devereaux, Golden Girls

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Bright colors, monochromatic outfits, and lots of bling was what Southern belle, Blanche Devereaux, was known for on Golden Girls.

10

Denise Huxtable, The Cosby Show

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The Huxtable family bohemian, Denise, played with colors prints during her time on The Cosby Show. She was never one to shy away from making a statement.

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Kelly Kapowski, Saved by the Bell

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With her clashing colors, dizzying prints, and affinity for cropped tops, Kapowski was the poster girl for late '80s and early '90s trends.

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Hilary Banks, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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Hilary had a knack for showing of her shoulders. Besides padded jackets, the eldest Banks daughter favored cut-out sleeves and shoulder-baring dresses, usually topped off with a killer hat.

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13

D.J. Tanner, Full House

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D.J. Tanner's style truly blossomed in the later seasons of Full House. Not only did she get a sleek new haircut, but she began rocking overalls, flannels, and just about everything else your '90s self was obsessed with.

14

Donna Martin, 90210

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Like Kelly Kapowski, Donna Martin favored the bold trends of the '90s, but with a sophisticated twist—think LBDs, cropped tops, and high-waisted denim in solid colors or subtle prints.

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15

Sabrina Spellman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch

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Staying true to her mystical heritage, Sabrina Spellman added a gothic grunge vibe to the typical '90s teenage look. Black tights, mini skirts, and sheer tops are always a good look.

16

Rachel Green, Friends

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Friends' resident fashion fan landed plum jobs at Bloomingdale's, Ralph Lauren, and Louis Vuitton during the sitcom's 10-year run, and her signature haircut inspired women across the country to chop their hair.

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17

Ally McBeal, Ally McBeal

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The lawyer with a penchant for day dreaming wore her feminism as a mini skirt. Her short hemlines caused controversy in and out of the courtroom in the late '90s and changed the way women looked at "power suits."

18

Grace Adler, Will and Grace

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Grace Adler's style was packed full of hard-working basic staples. The plucky interior designer loved a neutral palette and opted for tops and straight leg pants more often than not.

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19

Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

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With a closet stocked with labels and a penchant for expensive shoes (she's credited with making Manolo Blahnik a household name), Carrie Bradshaw defined the term "shopping addict." Today, her Patricia Field-curated wardrobe still incites lust.

20

Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf, Gossip Girl

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As privileged New Yorkers, this duo spent nearly as much time shopping as they did scheming on the Upper East Side. While Serena favored bright prints and bohemian volume, Blair played the role of perfectly-coiffed prep school beauty queen with pleated skirts, ballet flats, and her signature embellished headbands.

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