Along with the plots and settings, several TV characters come dressed to the T. In between all the chaos in crime, fantasy, and comedy TV shows, some TV characters sport the most fabulous outfits as they navigate their reality. Check out some of TV’s most fashionable characters that, along with enjoying the drama and chaos they bring to our screens, fans get a little sidetracked by their outfits and low-key start to wonder, “Where can I get something like this?”
Most Fashionable TV Character Fans cant Get Enough Of
Several TV shows have given their fans a lineup of characters from across several eras, from the 1600s to the 2000s, with the fashion, style, and finesse to go with them. From Lucious Lyon to Queen Charlotte and Carrie Bradshaw, read on for some of the best-dressed TV characters, some whose style inspired their audience, inspired a generation, and others simply gave their audience something to drool over.
10. Lucious Lyon
The very first episode of Empire set the tone for Lucious Lyon to be one of the best-dressed characters on the series, sporting a low afro, a turtleneck, a blazer, and then a scarf. Throughout the seasons of Empire, Lucious Lyon’s style evolved, and as his style evolved, so did his hairstyle. In fact, for one very dark era, the patriarch of the chaotic Lyon family sported full dreadlocks.
Many argue that Cookie gets the trophy for the best-dressed character on Empire. However, considering the ever-changing hairstyles, from jerry curls and braids to straightened, permed hair, it was clear that Lucious Lyon spent a lot on his look. In the very last season of Empire, Lucious Lyon closed out the series with a lineup of brocade waistcoats accessorized with high-end scarves on the neck and wrist, while also sporting a low-fade haircut with a curved part.
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9. Monica Stevens – The Rookie
One thing the majority of people have come to agree on is that crime does pay, and in the case of Monica Stevens, she reveled in all the scores she earned from making enemies of the most dangerous criminals. And what did she do with her spoils? Live the most extravagant lifestyle.
She always appeared polished in her high-end power suits, faux leather pieces, and the best accessory in all her outfits was the unwavering confidence she carried.
8. Chanel Oberlin – Scream Queens
The queen of Kappa Kappa Tau sorority at Wallace University, Chanel Oberlin, never failed to slay while doing next to nothing to save herself from the deranged serial killer roaming the campus. The super-rich Chanel Oberlin in the dark-humor horror series is one of the best-dressed TV characters, sporting furs, vintage Chanel gowns, designer handbags, and enough pink outfits to make Barbie jealous.
7. Harvey Specter – Suits
Along with the vintage cars and an overconfident lawyer, Harvey Specter was a dangerously well-dressed lawyer who sported several high-end designer suits, perfectly fitted to his form.
6. Lucifer Morningstar – Lucifer
Lucifer gave fans a dashing devil in Tom Ellis, solving crimes on the streets of Los Angeles. With the wealth and the good looks also came a well-dressed, smooth-talking devil that made stranger danger a lot more appealing than usual. For men, fashion is often a lot more complicated than it seems; it’s usually just a suit, which then brings up more than just what you’re wearing, but the swag and charisma that Lucifer Morningstar had in endless supply.
5. Queen Charlotte – Bridgerton
A list of the most fashionable TV characters would be incomplete without Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte. The gossip-loving, party-loving queen is everything but subtle and modest. In fact, for Queen Charlotte, less is never more, and the bigger the better.
From the hairstyles to the gowns, her fashion was basically a character of its own and was something extra for fans of Bridgerton to look forward to from ball to ball, or even just another day at the Queen’s court.
4. Fallon Carrington – Dynasty
The billionaire heiress Fallon Carrington is the definition of power dressing. Whether she was running a company, plotting against her enemies, or simply making a grand entrance, Fallon always looked like she stepped straight out of a luxury fashion campaign.
With her sharp dresses, tailored suits, designer accessories, and glamorous evening wear, Fallon Carrington proved that being rich is one thing, but looking rich is an entirely different skill.
3. Rachel Green – Friends
Before social media influencers were telling people what to wear, there was Rachel Green. The Friends character became a fashion icon throughout the 1990s, inspiring countless hairstyles, outfits, and fashion trends.
From casual denim looks and mini skirts to office wear and stylish dresses, Rachel Green’s wardrobe remains one of the most copied and celebrated in television history.
2. London Tipton – The Suite Life on Deck
From ruffles to layers, pom-poms, belts, and fedoras, London Tipton is the epitome of Y2K glamour. The Suite Life on Deck character, played by Brenda Song, gave every young girl watching the show a new accessory to try, a colour combination to experiment with, and new outfit inspiration almost every time she came on screen.
1. Emily Cooper – Emily in Paris
Emily Cooper’s fashion stands out for its vibrant colours, whimsical Parisian flair, and playful undertones. The series is basically what London Tipton is to Y2K baddies and what Carrie Bradshaw is to the fashion-loving girls of the 1990s.
While Emily’s fashion choices are often polarising, there is no denying that she made bold colours, daring patterns, statement pieces, and designer fashion a major talking point of the series. Love it or hate it, fans tune in every season partly to see what Emily will wear next.
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