Ah, the early aughts fashion of Gilmore Girls. Is there anything better?
Now that the early aughts are officially back on trend, who else would we turn to for fashion inspo but our favorite mother-daughter duo?
Lorelai and Rory both had (ahem) unique tastes in clothes. One moment Lorelai would be wearing something super tacky and Rory something super frumpy, and the next, they’d be wearing something super cute.
But luckily for Rory, her style only got better as the show progressed. In college, she cultivated a preppy but cute wardrobe and by the end of the series, she was looking more put together than ever.
Below, we’ve gathered the Yale graduate’s best fall outfits so you can channel your inner Rory and start quoting Earnest Hemmingway at the drop of a hat. So, without further ado, and in no particular order, Rory’s cutest fall fashion — and how to recreate them.
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1. “And eat and eat and eat.”
This burgundy wool coat is perfect for not one, not two, not three, but four Thanksgiving dinners.
2. “Like Roz Russell and Ava Gardner on Fifth Avenue”
Just throw on a camel brown leather jacket, a grey wool mini skirt, and black striped leggings and you’re ready for window shopping!
3. “It’s Avril Lavigne’s world. We’re just living in it.”
When dealing with an angry ballerina, always opt for a green cable knit sweater layered over a light pink oxford.
4. “They make very good cakes here. they’re very… round.”
When meeting your first love, go with the combat boots, my friend (trust us).
5. “I’m gonna have to quit drinking coffee! And I love coffee!”
Looking cute in therapy is always a priority, *especially* if you’re going to have a meltdown over coffee.
6. “Oh, good, you’re using ‘e’s.”
Interviewing the members of the Life and Death Brigade requires a good peacoat and at least five notebooks.
7. “I’ll give you twenty bucks for the tree.”
When you find the perfect tree, never let it go.
8. “I love you.”
When your ex-boyfriend chases you around the town square to tell you he loves you, the least you can do is look irresistible.
9. “Well, it’s a newspaper hat. It’s not supposed to spark a trend.”
The hat *makes* the outfit.
10. “Yes, I have to go to the fro-yo social. And yes, I do realize how incredibly stupid that just sounded.”
When you need to call someone a “jerk, ass, arrogant, inconsiderate, mindless, frat boy, lowlife, buttface miscreant,” go with a fair isle sweater.
11. “Yale is a magical place, Anna. A magical, magical place.”
Greeting a high schooler from your alma mater requires a corduroy blazer and a camo mini skirt, obviously.
12. “He’s the boy who dissected a frog, did not wash his hands, and then ate a sandwich.”
Whatever you do, don’t accept the butt napkins.
13. “Well, hot plate Harriet took it very badly.”
This outfit screams, “my crazy best friend/roommate just kicked me out and I’m desperately trying to keep my shit together.”
14. “From now on, I would appreciate it if you would refrain from telling the hilarious laundry room incident to anyone, anywhere, ever again.”
Being self-involved means thinking a boy you asked out in the laundromat is spreading gossip about you when he’s actually talking about someone else.
15. “What are you doing? Living at your grandparents’ place, being in the DAR, no Yale… why did you drop out of Yale?!”
You’re going to want to look your best when your ex-boyfriend knocks some sense into you.
16. “So, do we go in, or do we just stand here reenacting The Little Match Girl?”
This totally innocent look is perfect for a Friday night dinner with the grandparents.
17. “I didn’t bloom. My headpiece malfunctioned.”
Showing your boyfriend around your hometown requires a double-breasted denim jacket.
18. “There is so much joy around me, I’m gonna hurl.”
If you’re going to be the last one on campus to turn in their final, you’re going to need to layer, layer, layer!
19. “Wow, I can hear the disappointment from here.”
Is there anything worse than knowing your best friend’s mom hates you?
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