Even After 25 Years of Friendship We’re thinking back on Rachel Green, the group’s undisputed style icon, as HBO revealed in March that the Friends reunion will be postponed. Influencing our fashion choices before we ever learned how to dress ourselves, Jennifer Aniston’s trend-setting persona had people anxiously calling the salon for their very own Rachel cut. From 1994 to 2004, the show dominated television, which was a formative period for many millennials in terms of style. It was at this point that we began to pay more attention to the clothes we chose for school, chose our first formal dance costume, and fell in love with the timeless ’90s slip dress. And from what source did we regularly draw inspiration? The fashion of Rachel Green.
After transforming from a pouf-sleeved runaway bride to a hardcore fashion executive with jobs at Ralph Lauren and Bloomingdale’s, Rachel earned a special place in our hearts—and closets. We’re delighted to report that the character’s wardrobe now, more than 25 years after the show’s debut, is full of outfits we’d be happy to wear today. A spaghetti-strap dress layered over a thin knit? Completely. A boldly colored skirt suit with structure? Please say yes. Rachel’s timeless style will be ready for us when the time comes to dress for occasions other than sofa hangs and WFH days. We’ll be binge-watching Friends in the meanwhile and thinking back on some of the greatest Rachel Green-inspired scenes in history.
T-shirt with jeans Even After 25 Years of Friendship
Nothing goes with anything more timeless than a white tee and jeans, and this baby tee and straight-leg denim is a cute WFH ensemble that will give you the impression that you’re heading somewhere even when you’re obviously not.
Declarative Blazer
Although Rachel typically wore more casual clothing, she could look great in a power suit or a structured jacket. This spring, steer clear of your bulky black blazer and choose instead for stripes, florals, and animal prints. Take inspiration from Rachel’s leopard-print jacket.
Unusual Clothing
This striking ensemble presents yet another compelling argument in favor of animal-print apparel, and Rachel was a proponent of the cow-print trend even before Instagram’s It girls endorsed the Western-inspired style. With a thigh-high slit, square-toe boots, and gold bangles as the finishing touch, Rachel’s fashion sense was particularly audacious, as seen by the red clutch with a leopard design. Different prints? We genuinely enjoy seeing it.
The paternal shirt
When Rachel wasn’t stealing our wigs with striking purses and intricate updos, she was wearing her hair down in more traditionally male styles, like this one including a Hawaiian shirt and cargo leggings. Carpenter pants are a lightweight classic that go well with a barely-there tank, and everyone from Kendall Jenner to Emily Ratajkowski has worn them. A casual short-sleeve button-down, often known as a dad shirt, is a perfect layering piece for hot summer days.
Preppy and Prim
And Rachel was an A++ prep when it came to business. Consider this pencil skirt with moss green turtleneck shirt. The green color is currently topping the trends list, and the lines are simple and timeless. For the day, pair this outfit with low-top sneakers or go bolder with the sDr. Martens boots that celebrities and editors can’t seem to get enough of.
Even after 25 years since the debut episode of the cult TV series “Friends,” Rachel Green from that show is still a fashion icon. Her timeless aesthetic, which is defined by elegant miniskirts, ageless denim, and carefree layering, is still influencing fashion today. Rachel’s clothing is a source of inspiration for fashion aficionados and designers alike because it combines current flair with casual elegance. Her status as a constant style icon has been cemented by her ability to elevate basic ensembles. Not only have Rachel Green’s wardrobe selections become iconic of the 1990s, but they have also had a long-lasting impact on contemporary fashion.
