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How to Dress Like a Gilmore Girl
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items Rory and Lorelai Gilmore have two different closets, and both are easy to shop for without buying licensed merchandise. This list pulls together affordable pieces inspired by each of their styles, preppy layers for Rory and flannel-and-denim casual f...
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Rory-Coded Essentials
Lorelai-Coded Essentials
Rory-Coded Essentials
A Fair Isle knit in a bright pattern is close to what Rory layers over her button-downs in the show's colder episodes. J.Crew's version in Vintage Ruby Waterlines runs $148 and is rated 4.9 stars over 20 reviews, with several customers noting it runs...
Fair Isle Crewneck Cardigan
Rory's plaid mini skirts are a recurring piece of her Yale and Chilton wardrobe. This J.Crew pleated version in Lt Taupe plaid is $148, rated 4.3 stars over 12 reviews, with reviewers noting it runs a bit short and recommending sizing up for comfort.
Ivy Mini Skirt In Plaid Gramercy Suiting For Women
Rory's internship and Yale-era wardrobe leans on structured blazers for interviews and campus life. This J.Crew Margeaux blazer in a plaid that reads close to the show's palette is on sale for $248 (down from $258), rated 4.8 stars over 99 reviews, w...
Margeaux Blazer In Plaid Four-season Stretch For Women
Penny loafers are Rory's go-to shoe through most of the series, from Chilton to Yale. This rag & bone leather version at Nordstrom runs $398, a higher-ticket pick than the rest of this list but a classic style that holds up over years of wear.
rag & bone Lexi Leather Loafer (Women)
Lorelai-Coded Essentials
Flannel is practically a uniform for Lorelai, especially layered over a tee around the Dragonfly Inn. This Madewell cotton flannel in Ornamental Blue runs $98 and is a current best seller rated 5.0 stars, though the review count is still small.
The Easy Shirt in 100% Cotton Flannel
A denim jacket thrown over almost anything is a Lorelai staple, whether she's running the inn or out with Rory. This Madewell cropped field jacket is $158, currently a best seller rated 4.9 stars over 63 reviews.
Denim Crop Field Jacket
A plain, relaxed tee is the base layer under most of Lorelai's flannel and denim combinations. This Madewell version in Vintage Jersey cotton is $65, rated 4.6 stars over 255 reviews, with reviewers noting it runs a bit small.
The Relaxed Tee in Vintage Jersey
Ankle boots are Lorelai's practical counterpart to Rory's loafers, worn with jeans through most of the inn's busy seasons. This Madewell suede version is $198, a best seller, though it's new enough that it doesn't have reviews yet.
The Idris Ankle Boot