Blast from the Past: Styling Lessons from Friend’s Rachel Green

Rachel Green is one of the most popular and widely adored character in the history of television. This relatable and endearing character from our all-time favorite sitcom, Friends, was indeed a fashion enigma who is accredited for introducing a great many iconic fashion trends.
In this article, we will walk you through some of her most iconic statements that continue to inspire us after all this time.

Let’s get started, shall we?

Dungaree Dynamics

Rachel Green introduced us to the art of flaunting dungarees, and she sure knew how to flaunt them better than anyone else back in the 90s. She would flaunt her dungarees with turtlenecks, short-length and preppy with tees, sexy bralettes and more. Rachel’s timeless tricks are celebrated till this day, and our second hand clothing store online allows you to scoop up all the staples you need at impressively affordable rates.

Slip Dress-Up

The slip dress trend has been paraded on the runways time and again, but Rachel was the one who invested and improvised this trend decades ago. She would pair up long-sleeved and form-fitted blouses with slip-like cami frocks in luxurious fabrics like velvet. The effect was preppy yet utterly chic, and after all these years, we are still obsessed with this statement.

Playing with Plaid

Rachel Green played around with plaid in countless variations and color palettes, always adding key textured pieces to elevate her looks. She teaches us that it only takes one plaid staple, be it a knee-grazing skirt or a tight fitted pair of green plaid pants, to pour a sizzling energy into your outfit. If you want to scope up some key pieces in plaid, look no further than our collection of affordable branded used clothes.

Knotted at the Waist

The roaring 90s trend of knotting your buttondown at your waist to create a bold navel-revealing statement was Rachel’s trademark look. It is a great way to reinvent your work outfit for a smooth styling transition from work to play if you can’t go through the hassle of stopping by home for a quick change.

The Rachel Haircut

Last but not the least, Rachel’s gorgeous face-framing layers created a cult of its own. The popular haircut, known as “The Rachel” continues to inspire women across the globe till this day. Even though Jennifer Anniston has always stunned us with her hair transformation, when it comes to gorgeously cut layers, The Rachel always takes the prize.