If you also have the problem of immediately pivoting your life and re-watching Gilmore Girls the second fall rolls around, this one is for you. Although my main priorities while bingeing are enjoying Lorelai’s sarcastic commentary and watching how the girls’ love lives unfold, in this year’s rewatch, I took special notice of the fashion trends from the early 2000s that I’m seeing circling back around this season.
While a majority of people may not think of Rory Gilmore as a proposed style icon (she had enough on her résumé), she did share a closet with Lorelai, who hoarded an obscene amount of trendy clothing and could never say no to a trip to the mall. If you’re in the same boat as me and are finding yourself wanting to transport back to Y2K in Gilmore fashion, I rounded up eight of the trends that the mother-daughter duo and other Stars Hollow residents often sported along with shoppable modern versions that I’d incorporate into my wardrobe today.
From cropped cardigans to skater tees, there’s a fall item in this list you’ll want to get a hold of. Scroll below to take a trip down memory lane. Where they lead, we will follow.
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Shoulder Bags
When Rory wasn’t carrying her book bag, she and Lorelai usually opted for mini shoulder bags to complete their looks. And let’s be real—they were probably filled with snacks.
Sweater-Vests
Yes, I know the sweater-vests were a part of the Chilton uniform, but they were also regularly spotted across the series. What an easy way to look collegiate and stylish, no?
Squared-Toe Boots
I’d 100% wear this entire look today. It took me a closer look while watching to realize that Lorelai loved a good square toe when it came to her fall boots.
Tie-Dye
Stars Hollow loved a good tie-dye print, as I spotted the trend on characters from Lorelai all the way to Jackson and Babette.
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Skater Tees
I’m sorry, but you know I had to squeeze a little Jess Mariano in the mix. (#TeamJess for life ?) While his assortment of graphic tees may not have meshed well with working at Luke’s, I know I wanted to get my hands on his collection. Whether you just want to be comfortable or incorporate that edgy aesthetic into your life, skater tees are the trend for you.
Silky Tops
Lorelai was known to always wear a trusty button-down while working at the Inn, but it was the silky numbers that really grabbed my attention.
Leather Blazers
Lorelai Gilmore wore a brown outfit with a leather blazer, so I also wore a brown outfit with a leather blazer. (But seriously, this outfit was ahead of its time.)
Cropped Cardigans
The Gilmore trio (yes, even Emily) often sported shorter cardigans over everything—from formal dresses at Friday night dinners to casual ensembles on the way to Luke’s. Either way, they’re a closet essential to own today.
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If there’s one piece that has defined fashion in 2020, it’s the padded shoulder tee. Yep, the wardrobe basic officially rose to cult status this year and it’s easy to see why. By adding statement-making shoulder pads to a standard tee, the ‘80s detail instantly updates a regular basic, making it the perfectZoom-ready piece to slip into. While it started out as a trend we first saw with sleeveless muscle tops, shoulder pad details have since made their way to sleeved T-shirts as well as dresses.
Fashion people are definitely on board and have been debuting plenty of must-repeat looks wearing the upgraded basic. From outfits with sweatpants and sneakers to tailored trousers and boots, there’s lots of inspiration for how to style the cool staple ahead. And yes, you can count me as a big personal fan of the trend. I always have my eye on the best new fashion finds and this one has stuck with me all year. Trust me, you’ll want to get shopping.
Here are some style tips to wear your padded tops:
♡ Bold color.
♡ Paired with Bermuda shorts and heels, you will have the perfect outfit.
♡ Just add slouchy trousers. This will elevate your look and it’ll look more expensive, specially if you wear heels and gold jewelry.
♡ Looking for a fresh way to wear your sweatpants and sneakers? This is it.
♡ Add sleeve padded tee and padded sweaters to your wardrobe.
♡ Mini skirt + Padded Tee = Yep, the perfect piece to wear
♡ And yes, there are stunning padded dresses as well.
♡ Pair with fall boots and top off with a trench coat.
♡ A way to style a padded shoulders muscle t-shirt and make your look more chic, is to pair it with leather pants, shorts, a skirt, anything leather really. Definitely an outfit I would wear 24/7 if I was in New York.
♡ Keep it basic. Padded shoulders make me feel more put together and they add more structure to an outfit. Keep your look simple & cute by pairing your padded shoulders muscle t-shirt with jeans. Throw on gold jewelry, sandals, a cute baguette bag and you’re good to go! You can wear the t-shirt with loose mom jeans or skinny jeans – you’ll look cute AF no matter what.
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When it comes to ’80s fashion, we have a (surprising) amount to be thankful for. While the decade hasn’t influenced our wardrobes for a long time, in recent months, we’ve come to the realization that all the most current trends today are courtesy of the ’80s. And if you’re sitting there with a raised eyebrow, it’s worth noting that at the end of last year, the trend had seen an 87% increase on Pinterest.
Now, if you’re not too familiar with the nuances of this era, there are a few standout looks we’re sure you’ll recognize: big shoulders, white jeans, underwear as outerwear and oversize jewelry. It was the decade of the power dresser but also of punks. It gave us Madonna, Tina Turner, and Cher, plus numerous other superstars whose sense of style influences many in 2020.
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Don’t believe us? From the fact that Princess Diana’s archive is inspiring some of the world’s most influential designers to the more basic resurgence in women wearing blazers with jeans again, we’ve found 25 A-list images that prove these ’80s fashion looks are as current now as they were then. Keep scrolling to click through our gallery of iconic ’80s outfits.
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1. Bodysuits
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Style Notes: This is classic ’80s Madonna, but the underwear/bodysuit look is bang on the money for now. You can forgo the pearls; just wear yours with some high-waisted jeans for a night out.
2. Naked Dress
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Style Notes: As if we needed any more proof that Cher is the ultimate style queen, here was the star doing the naked dress before everyone was doing it at the Met Gala (and every other award show going).
3. Turtlenecks
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Style Notes: Brooke Shields was America’s number one sweetheart back in the ’80s, and here she proves exactly why with those girl-next-door looks. Layering that checked jacket over a shirt and a turtleneck is exactly the kind of street style we saw during last fashion week.
4. See-Through Layers
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Style Notes: The Jenner/Kardashian clan has already got this look down—and there are sheer dresses all over the spring runways. But the originator of this style? Another Kim. Kim Basinger.
5. Structured Shoulders
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Style Notes: Okay, so the term “structured shoulders” is just another way for us to say “shoulder pads” and attempt to not freak you out, but we’ve seen a real trend toward this look. Shout-out to Courtney Cox for wearing this on the red carpet pre–Monica Gellar days.
6. Corset Belts
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Style Notes: Avid readers of this site will know that we’ve already tried out this corset-type look. And while Kim Kardashian West has been a major factor as to why it’s gotten popular again, we can’t deny that Cyndi Lauper may have started the trend. Also: those zebra shoes.
7. Chunky Jewelry
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Style Notes: Joan Collins is so incredible in this snap. Is there anything we don’t love about it? Answer: No. The jacket, the simple black top, the red lippie… However, it’s the gobstopper necklace our magpie eyes focus on. Joan knows the power incredible jewelry has in pulling together an outfit.
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8. Checked Outerwear
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Style Notes: There were so many incredible outfits we could have included from Princess Diana, but we settled on this “country casual” one. The heritage check on her jacket and matching skirt are classic attire. Not only has this Harrington-style jacket made a comeback in hipster circles, but we’re also seeing plaid coats everywhere. Coincidence? We think not.
9. Showing Off Your Socks
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Style Notes: Want to know the real way to update your outfit to be 2021-ready? Just add socks à la Meg Ryan. Yes. Really.
10. Tailoring
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Style Notes: Grace Jones will never be anything less than fierce, but this incredible look has been seared into our minds. Who wouldn’t want to look so focused in a razor-sharp piece of tailoring? (Purple makeup optional, of course.)
11. Miniskirts
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Style Notes: When Kylie Minogue went through her bad-girl stage, she wore a lot of high-shine minidresses like this. Get inspired by investing in 2020’s version with a great miniskirt (they’re selling out everywhere right now).
12. High-Waisted Jeans
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Style Notes: We have some serious love for high-waisted jeans. Tina Turner pulls this look off with aplomb, and we have to agree: Bauble earrings and a white vest are great accessories.
13. Baggy Cropped Trousers
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Style Notes: Well, how else do you expect to show off your socks? Thanks to Demi Moore for inspiring us all those years ago.
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14. Tights
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Style Notes: Debbie Harry has brought us many a trend. But during the ’80s, we got to see her in chic little black dresses, which she accessorized a flash of low denier at most times. And in case you didn’t know, that kind of hosiery is news again.
15. Bold Buttons
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Style Notes: We’ve seen this trend start to appear on trousers, from old-school joggers to jeans with shiny gold buttons, as well as on the classic Balmain blazers that remain forever popular. Jerry Hall’s gold buttons down her nautical blazer and accessorized with gold bracelets made for the ultimate ’80s power look.
16. Off-the-Shoulder Silhouettes
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Style Notes: True, Goldie Hawn didn’t invent the off-the-shoulder style, but she knew how to do it right.
17. Leggings
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Style Notes: Joan Jett will never be anything less than cool. Her punk-inspired ensembles often involved oversize jackets and skintight trousers. While leggings have definitely come on a bit since then, take inspo from this look and pair your leggings with a leather jacket this weekend.
18. Shoulder Pads
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Style Notes: Things tended to be pretty oversize during the ’80s, and no other item was as exaggerated than the blazer. This is totally Balenciaga, no?
19. Sequins
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Style Notes: When aren’t sequins a great idea? As seen on Diana Ross, this look is making us wish the festive season was already here.
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20. Tassels
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Style Notes: Yes, the ’70s might have been the era for bodysuits, but with the ’80s came extra bits like tassels.
21. Vinyl jackets
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Style Notes: The vinyl coat trend has been everywhere on fashion girls. But it was in the ’80s when one of the original supermodels, Cindy Crawford, made it look iconic.
22. Graphic Tees
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Style Notes: Model Pat Cleveland knew how to make a graphic tee look chic. It’s still one of our favorite outfits for the weekend.
23. Oversize Sunglasses
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Style Notes: Susan Sarandon is just one of the reasons we love Alessandro Michele’s oversize Gucci sunglasses.
24. Oversize Denim Jacket
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Style Notes: Before Sex and the City, SJP was already someone who liked to push the fashion boundaries.
25. Geek-Chic Glasses
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Style Notes: Geek-chic glasses might be commonplace now, but it was during the ’80s that they really took off. While we might all be into metal frames right now, we predict that colored frames, as seen here on Jane Fonda, will be making a comeback.
26. Gloves
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Daryl Hannah’s got all the accessories a decent ’80s look should have, but you’ll notice time and again that gloves (especially with layered jewelry) are key for this decade.
27. Skirt Suits
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Sarah Ferguson and Diana, Princess of Wales, were both particularly keen on skirt suits for their more formal events in the ’80s. The look translated quickly into offices and parties, especially in this ultra-matchy form.
28. Aerobic Gear
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Jane Fonda started it in the 1970s, but by the time the 1980s arrived, Spandex leggings, leotards, and legwarmers were commonplace.
29. Harem Pants
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Call them MC Hammer pants or harem pants, but never forget that drop-crotch trousers (the more draped, the better) were a key look in the ’80s. Here’s Donna Summer doing them justice.
30. Polka Dots
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Polka dots are back again, but one of the most current-looking ways they were worn in the ’80s was thanks to singer Sade and this cool shirt.
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In need of a trendy yet practical fall jacket? Well, then you have come to the right place. It just so happens that one of this season’s heaviest-hitting outerwear trends is what we like to call “shackets.” Shackets are exactly the sartorial hybrid you’d imagine—a shirt and a jacket combined into one. This jacket trend tends to always run a tad oversized, is most commonly seen in plaids or flannel materials, and is currently bubbling up everywhere from the market to Instagram.
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Shackets are an ideal fall outerwear choice as they were essentially designed to be layered. Wear one over a thin turtleneck or sweater, layer one underneath a coat, or button one all the way up for a full-on shirt effect. No matter which way you go Styling-wise, you’re bound to look on-trend with one of fall’s best shackets on your back.
Ahead, shop the 10 best fall shackets on the market including a plethora of styles and price points for your shopping pleasure from Pretty Little Thing USA.
This shacket is a must-have for your everyday wardrobe. Featuring a pink material with a front pocket and button-up detail, team this with a crop top and casual bottoms for the ultimate stay at home combo.
This shacket is the perfect finishing touch for your off-duty look doll. Featuring a dark blue wash denim material with constrasting check detail in an oversized fit. For a combo we love, wear it with a cropped tee, jeans and chunky kicks.
Hit refresh on your off-duty collection with this must-have shacket. Featuring a brown checked material with front pockets, we are obsessed. Wear it over a cropped tee, comfy bottoms, and some chunky kicks to keep it chilled.
Change up your off-duty vibe with this shacket doll. Featuring a two-tone cord material with a button-through design and comfy fit. Team with the matching jeans, combat boots, and a layered necklace to finish the look.
Inject some bright and bold hues into your look with this shacket doll. Featuring a lime hue with a pocket front design, team this with casual bottoms and fresh kicks to complete your outfit of the day.
Look all kinds of smart with this shacket. Featuring a grey hue with a pocket front design, we’re obsessed. Team this with white casual bottoms and fresh kicks to complete your outfit of the day.
We are loving this shacket to complete any look doll. Featuring a stone material with a contrasting stitch and and ring belt, we are obsessed. Team this with other neutral tones for a one tone combo we are crushing on.
Give your look a serious chic edge with this shacket. Featuring a white PU material with button fastenings and a waist belt. Style this with your existing wardrobe pieces to complete the look.
Add a touch of glam to your coat collection with this shacket. Featuring a black denim material with studded detailing and fringe edge design. Finish the look with a white tee, faux leather shorts, and knee-length boots.
This shacket is at the top of our hit-list for A/W doll. Featuring a cream borg material with front pockets and a button up design, we are obsessed. Team this with a nude knitted day dress and complete the look with chunky boots and gold hoops.
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